Adventure At These Colorado Guest Ranch Getaways
Private, secluded and into-the-wild pampered time where everything is taken care of for you? Yes, please. These Colorado destination ranches are built around fresh-air adventure and the coveted chance to simply get away from it all.
VISTA VERDE GUEST RANCH
58000 Cowboy Way
Clark, CO
Photo courtesy of Jad Davenport
Just north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, luxury is paramount at this posh all-inclusive dude ranch. Old West meets divine rest and countless opportunities for outdoor exploration blanketed in AAA Four Diamond amenities. Kick back in a well-appointed private log cabin with your own front porch hot tub or attend a good ol’ fashioned western barn dance. Fill your days with hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, archery, paddle boarding, fly fishing and a full menu of kids programming. vistaverde.com
DEVIL’S THUMB RANCH RESORT
3530 County Rd. 83
Tabernash, CO
Photo courtesy of Devil’s Thumb Ranch
The caring staff at Devil’s Thumb are highly skilled at making sure you feel right at home. Spread your wings at this beautiful 6,500-acre Rocky Mountain resort just 75 miles west of Denver. Bike through wildflowers, angle for rainbow trout and gallop atop one of the stable’s many well-mannered horses before settling into your lodge room, log cabin or private guest house. Relax in the heated outdoor pool and hot tub, reset with daily yoga and refuel at Heck’s Tavern over a famous wagyu burger. devilsthumbranch.com
SUNDANCE TRAIL GUEST RANCH
17931 W. County Rd. 74e
Red Feather Lakes, CO
The smallest ranch in the Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Association sets visitors up with an intimate atmosphere and plenty of space to connect. Bond over rock climbing, shooting, rafting, archery, hiking, yoga and disc golf at this rustic all-inclusive Northern Colorado ranch. Take it easy and explore, unwind, sleep in, sing around the campfire and get back to nature. Or hone in on a new hobby and sharpen your western photography skills with an outdoor workshop, take square dancing lessons and enjoy some authentic cowboy poetry. sundancetrail.com
C LAZY U RANCH
3640 CO-125
Granby, CO
This all-inclusive luxury dude ranch racks up awards for its high-class amenities and down-home experiences. Enjoy a taste of the American West in spacious private cabins adorned with stone fireplaces, western décor and homey touches. Visit the activity yurt for bikes, fishing poles and more. Sign up for a beehive tour or commit to a full-day working cattle ranch experience. Kids love the game room’s shuffleboard, air hockey, ping pong and foosball along with the outdoor horseshoe pit and volleyball and shuffleboard courts. clazyu.com
TUMBLING RIVER RANCH
3715 Co Rd. 62
Grant, CO
Photo courtesy of Tumbling River Ranch
Revamped and reopened in 2025 by Collective Retreats, Tumbling River Ranch rests on Guanella Pass near Georgetown and serves as a serene hideaway for modern explorers. Settle in with morning yoga, explore forest trails on a guided hike or treat yourself to a horseback ride through scenic mountain terrain. Higher adrenaline activities include whitewater rafting, fly fishing and rock climbing. With a focus on slowing down and reconnecting with nature and each other, Tumbling River beckons with warming fires, wellness talks and live music under the stars. tumblingriver.com
Originally published in the summer 2025 issue of Spoke+Blossom.