Fun, adventure and breathtaking scenery await your family at Colorado Trails Ranch, in the San Juan Mountains outside historic Durango, Colorado. Your stay at CTR will be filled with horseback riding on scenic trails, fly-fishing in mountain streams, rafting, trap-shooting and hiking and more. Children will have the time of their lives making friends and discovering new activities in CTR’s children and teens’ program. In the evening you can enjoy a hayride, western dancing, cookouts and relaxing under starlit skies. Our array of activities, friendly staff, excellent food, cozy, modern cabins and spectacular location will make your dude ranch vacation one you’ll always remember.

Guest Capacity:
55
Meeting Capacity:
55
Dates Open:
Summer: Jun. 04,2024 - Aug. 06,2024
Fall: Aug. 09,2024 - Oct. 29,2024
Riding Dates:
Jun. 04,2024 - Oct. 29,2024
Minimum Age For Independent Riding:
5
Minimum Age Accepted at Ranch:
0

Lodging Overview

From 2013 to 2016, we replaced our cabins with new, larger cabins with living rooms, great covered porches, large bedrooms and bathrooms. Nestled in the trees with peaceful mountain views, these cabins accommodate singles, couples and families in total style and comfort. We have several floorplans available with up to 4 bedroom 4 bath combinations. We have the perfect arrangement for your extended family reunion.

Recreation Overview

The ranch offers an array of activities for the entire family. Our Western riding program is tailored to accommodate all ability levels, and instruction is an integral part of our program. We offer a full service fly-fishing program with over two miles of private water on the Florida River, special guided trips on the world class San Juan River, and stocked fishing on ranch ponds. We also offer guided fishing trips into the high country with cold mountain streams. In addition to horses and fishing, guests can enjoy our heated pool and hot tub, exciting river rafting, guided hikes, trap shooting and riflery, archery, horseshoes, volleyball and basketball. We offer an optional guided trip to Mesa Verde National Park (at an additional charge). You can also expect an evening at a professional rodeo in Durango at an additional charge.

Dining Overview

Indulge yourself. Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner in our magnificent dining room or a cookout under Colorado skies, CTR mealtime is a special time. Savor home cooking with garden crisp vegetables and salads, fresh baked bread and desserts, along with choice meats, fish and poultry grilled over an open fire or cooked to perfection. We can accommodate most special dietary requirements with advance notice.

Rates

Adult Rate:
$3,540/6 nights (13 and up)
Child Rate:
$3,120/6 nights (5-12) $1,200/6 nights (children under 5)
Service Charge/Tip Rate:
A 15% service charge will be added to your bill. Gratuities are at our guests discretion but we recommend 15%-20% to be distributed evenly amongst every staff member.
Tax Rate:
7.0
Accepted Payment Methods:
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Diner's Club as well as cash and personal checks
Travel Agents Accepted:
yes

Accommodations

Lodging Accomodations:
yes
Cabin Accomodations:
yes
Season
Dedicated Arrival Day
Minimum Night Stay
Summer (Peak Season)
Sunday
6 Nights
Fall (Off Peak Season)
Sunday
3 Nights

Activities

Children's Program:
Yes
Children's Program Start/End Age:
5 - 17
Baby Sitting:
Yes-Charge
Swimming:
Heated Pool
Cattle Gathering:
No
Team Penning:
No
Cattle Drives:
No
Additional Cattle Activities:
Fishing:
We offer a full-service fly-fishing program to please all anglers with professional guides on staff.
River Rafting:
Yes-No Charge
Guided Hiking:
Yes-No Charge
Golf:
Nearby
Mountain Biking:
Shooting Sports:
Yes-No Charge
Hay/Wagon Ride:
Yes
Adult Only Weeks:
Yes