Colorado Rocky Mountain Dude & Guest Ranch Western Vacation and Horseback Riding - Buena Vista, Colorado

Elk Mountain Dude & Guest Ranch - Colorado Rockies
Elk Mountain Ranch
BUENA VISTA, COLORADO

 

Elk Mountain Dude & Guest Ranch - Colorado Rockies
“Your Gateway to Adventure”
Member of the Dude Rancher's Association and the Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Association

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Adult-Only Weeks
August 31 and September 7

     Welcome to Elk Mountain Ranch. The Ranch has been the Murphy family's home and passion since 1985. Tom and Sue, and their two children, Hunter and Tyler, would like to invite you to their little piece of heaven, where family flourishes, souls are renewed, and precious memories are made.

     The Elk Mountain Ranch experience is a one-week adventure encompassing the best of Colorado at very reasonable, all-inclusive prices. Days are filled with horseback riding, white water rafting, hiking, riflery, fishing, and other activities set against a backdrop of unending vistas. It's the ultimate in traditional western vacations - perfect for families, couples, singles and small groups.

     One of the best things about Elk Mountain Ranch is the number of guests - 30. This intimate atmosphere allows activities to be tailored to meet each guests' needs, interests and abilities.

Location . . . In the heart of the Rockies.
     “Colorado's highest ... 9,600 ft” Remote in the San Isabel National Forest near Buena Vista. A pleasant two-hour drive from Denver or Colorado Springs brings you to the heart of the Colorado Rockies. A 10-mile dirt road is your gateway of adventure.

Accommodations & Meals . . . Log cabins & lodgerooms, superb full-course meals.
     Log cabins and lodgerooms, carpeted, tastefully furnished, with daily housekeeping service. Superb, varied, full-course meals to delight both hearty and discerning appetites...sure to be a highlight. Trail ride cookouts, steak fry, hors d'oeuvres, candlelight supper, fabulous desserts.

Activities . . . From horseback riding to white water rafting to star gazing.
     Horseback riding and instruction that is unsurpassed. Daily riding into thousands of acres of unspoiled wilderness. Thrilling white water raft trip! Vehicle trips to Aspen. Overnight camp trip high in the Rockies. Full children's program. Jacuzzi, campfires, trap shooting, square dancing, hiking, archery, horseshoes, riflery, volleyball, basketball, badminton, tetherball, movies, two stocked fishing ponds, softball, library, and relaxation.

Children's Program . . . The Buckaroos.
     Special fun-filled program for children ages 3-7 years.

Weekly Schedule . . . A sample schedule of some of our exciting activities.
     View a sample schedule of a week's vacation at the Elk Mountain Dude & Guest ranch.

Special Events . . . NEW Special Weeks for 2008
     Rodeo Week and 4th of July Fun, Fall Special, September Adult-Only Weeks, and Family Reunion Specials.

Rates and Reservations . . . Plan your Colorado Rocky Mountain vacation today!

More Information . . . Use this simple form for more info.
     Use our email form, give us a call at 1-800-432-8812, or mail us at the address found at the bottom of all pages of this website . We'll send you a full color brochure.

Photo Album . . . More photos of the fun things to see and do at Elk Mountain Ranch.

Testimonials . . . See What Our Guests Are Saying!
     Read what Elk Mountain friends have to say about their past vacation at Elk Mountain Dude Ranch.

Vacation Planning . . . Helpful vacation planning ideas and favorite links.
     Buena Vista weather, Sites to see, Colorado Springs & Denver Airports, Member Associations, Travel Insurance and more.

Employment Info . . . Join the Elk Mountain Ranch Team
     If you have a ready smile, are honest and willing to work long hard hours, love the outdoors and enjoy working with people, we may have the job for you!.

     In summary, when you arrive at Elk Mountain Ranch, plan to find a most outstanding ranch, a group of competent, personable, talented and friendly staff, a lot of terrific things to do, and flowers and a gift basket in your room. Oh, and lots of fun and relaxation too!

Elk Mountain dude and guest ranch

Buena Vista, Colorado Dude Ranch

Colorado Rocky Mountains vacations

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Colorado Rocky Mountains vacations

Elk Mountain Dude Ranch is an equal opportunity service provider.
Elk Mountain Dude Ranch is a permittee of the San Isabel National Forest.


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Elk Mountain Ranch
PO Box 910; Buena Vista, CO, 81211.
Toll Free: 1-800-432-8812 • Local Phone: 1-719-539-4430
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