Northern Colorado Guest Ranches

For over 70 years, this 600 acre ranch nestled in its own private mountain valley, has provided folks from around the world with authentic western vacations.

Drowsy Water Ranch is everything you'd expect a ranch to be. Real down-home hospitality amidst unforgettable mountain scenery. Barns, stables, corrals, ponds -- plenty of places where kids and adults love to explore. Cozy guest cabins, a lodge, children's playground, a fishing pond, swimming pool and a games area too.

We have programs suitable for all ages. Ranch activities include: horseback riding, swimming, horseshoes, steak fryes, trout fishing, western dancing, jeep trips, song fests, campfires, hayrides, carnival, pack trips, staff entertainment, gymkhana rodeos, raft trips, children's programs, nearby golf, hunting and much more!

Accommodations are top-drawer and carefully cleaned everyday. Snug. Comfortable. Western styled and decorated. With the smell of clean, fresh, mountain air, you'll never get a better night's rest -- anywhere!

At Drowsy Water Dude Ranch you can have all you care to eat - and nothing but the best! We take great pride in our food, which is lovingly prepared from recipes handed down for generations.

The Year-Round All American Vacation

Peaceful Valley Ranch is one of the world\'s most beautiful vacation and conference resorts, and one of Colorado\'s oldest and largest guest ranches.

Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains, the area is filled with snow capped peaks, rushing rivers, and some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere on earth. We invite you and your family to join us for a week of western fun that you'll never forget!

Come spend your summer vacation at beautiful Peaceful Valley Ranch!

With offerings of three night and six night packages, we\'ve created a program that you won\'t soon forget. Your package rates include all lodging, meals, and activities. From sun-up until well after sundown, we\'ll keep you and your family plenty entertained!

There is so much to do here! We have something for everyone, from young to old, timid to adventuresome.

Ranch activities include: horseback riding, hiking, fishing, climbing wall, dancing, 4X4 trips, square dancing, swimming, hot tubbing, nearby gambling, nearby golf, kids programs, hayrides, cookouts, talent shows, pack trips, game room, guest rodeos, exercise room, and in winter, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.

During spring, winter, and fall, we offer Bed & Breakfast or Full Meal packages (horseback riding and snowmobile rentals are extra).

Vista Verde is a dude ranch and much, much more! We're a strap-on-your-saddle, kick-back-'n-relax, taste-tantalizing, mouth-watering, get-in-touch-with-nature kind of place - a 500-acre western vacation escape in Rocky Mountain High Country, surrounded by national forest, and a long, long way from what our guests call the everyday grind. We're also a little bit of luxury in a land of saddles, spurs and sagebrush.

Vista Verde style is first class and friendly, whether our guests select to stay in a private cabin or deluxe lodge room. The cabins include one, two or three bedrooms, a living room, bathrooms, and snack bar. Our spacious lodge rooms offer comfort and convenience with a sitting area, snack bar and balcony.

At Vista Verde, you'll enjoy three bountiful meals per day, prepared by our talented, award-winning chefs and served in our inviting lodge, on the sun deck or on the trail.

Be it summer or winter, we have many different activities and adventures can be part of your Vista Verde vacation. In summer, there's horseback riding, hiking, biking, fly fishing, whitewater rafting trips, kayaking, rock climbing, and more! In winter, enjoy track skiing, backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding, and sleigh rides, at the ranch. There's dog sledding, snowmobiling, and downhill skiing, nearby. Or, just kick back, read a book, and soak in your hot tub.

If you're looking for a wild, wonderful, wide-open, well-fed, whitewater, whip cracking, wintry, warm-fire woodsy, wapiti-filled, wine-tasting, whale-of-a-time western adventure, come to Vista Verde!

Buffalo Creek Ranch is a working cattle ranch with 16,000 private acres located high in a Rocky Mountain Valley, under the Continental Divide. Come join us for an amazing "Real West" ranch vacation with the best fly-fishing and big game hunting Northern Colorado has to offer. We take a maximum of 6 guests at a time to ensure undivided guest attention.

We offer luxurious accommodations in our beautiful brand new three story lodge, with every detail attended to for your comfort. Delicious and hearty meals are served family style overlooking the deck surrounded by aspen forest with views of Buffalo Ridge, Timothy Ridge and North Park's snowcapped Zirkle Mountain range and your six person hot tub.

Buffalo Creek Ranch is a sportsman's paradise. Enjoy fly-fishing, hunting, unlimited horseback riding or cross-country skiing at your own pace. There are also many activities and attractions nearby including: whitewater rafting, golfing, kayaking, hot air ballooning, a pro-rodeo (summer weekends), and more!