Colorado Dude Ranch: All Inclusive Family Adventure Vacation

These all inclusive dude ranch vacation are perfect for all ages. Ranches include children & teen programs, evening entertainment, whitewater rafting, fishing on the ranch, overnight pack trips, cattle round up, hiking, biking, four-wheel drive trips, rock climbing, tennis, golf…. and much more!

With over 20 ranches to choose from, you are sure to find a perfect match. Capacity for the ranches range from 8-105 guests per week. Styles range from rustic to luxury. Meals range from hearty home cooking to gourmet. Accommodations vary from individual cabins, to spacious lodge rooms, to larger log homes perfect for family reunions.

Being on a dude ranch is one of the only places left where time seems to slow down and families can simply enjoy being with each other without the distraction of our ever-present technology. There is something special about being away from it all, in the mountains, on the back of a horse and not thinking ONCE about what lay in your inbox or your voicemail. Although you will find the cabins and lodge rooms have all of the modern comforts you’d find in your own home, there will be no TV or gaming system to entice the lil’ buckacroos. A dude ranch is a place where you can truly turn it all off and tune back into what matters: spending quality time with your kids and creating lasting memories for them.

At a dude ranch, kids will stretch their imagination to the limit, explore new things, and find a sense of independence that is nearly impossible to find in a busy city or even the suburbs. Children from 3-12 and, yes, even your teens will find unique pleasure in the simple things such as brushing and saddling their own horse, making forts in the woods around the ranch, or shooting a bow and arrow for the first time. In short: kids learn how to be ‘kids’ on a dude ranch without using technology as a crutch. Boredom just doesn’t happen at a ranch. Kids might learn to pan for gold, rock climb, or tend the ranch’s farm critters (gathering eggs, feeding the goats & chickens etc). You’ll even find paintball, zip lines, and rodeo games (running the barrels for instance) that catches your fancy.

The Colorado Ranches are easily accessible via 2 major airports, DIA & COS- Colorado Springs. Let me know what type of experience you are looking for and I can match you with the perfect ranch.

Working Dude Ranches provide authentic hands-on experiences. Your horseback experience will revolve around the ranch’s livestock and the work they require. Be prepared to experience hands on activities such as herding, feeding, and checking the health of the cows on a daily basis. Relax and enjoy cow-boy hospitality in this authentic environment. These ranches are best for adults.

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Traditional Dude Ranches invoke the spirit of the American West for all to experience and gives everyone a special touch of western hospitality. These horseback-centered ranches offer multi-night stays with affordable rates, delicious chef prepared meals, rustic but elegant cabins and many special amenities unique to ranching, and a host of mountain adventures. These ranches are great for families.

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Luxury Dude Ranches offer some options to pamper the highest of expectations, such as spa treatments, creative gourmet food, upscale lodging and amenities, a variety of adventure activities, and a larger staff to meet everyones specific needs.

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The Colorado Dude Ranches maintain a continued promise to support sustainable travel. They were the very FIRST members of the Care for Colorado Coalition. Find more HERE.