Colorado dude ranches offer a unique and unforgettable winter experience. They combine the charm of rustic Western hospitality with the thrill of outdoor adventure. There is cross-country skiing and snowshoeing through snow-covered forests. Also, there is cozying up in a log cabin with a crackling fire! The winter months transform Colorado’s dude ranches into a haven for those seeking both adventure and relaxation. Continue reading for more information on specific Colorado dude ranches. Also, if you are looking for a horse property for sale in Colorado, contact Colorado Horse Property today and speak with one of our horse-person realtors.
Colorado Dude Ranches to Visit This Winter
C Lazy U Ranch, with over 8,500 acres of scenic beauty, has been offering exceptional, all-inclusive vacation experiences since 1919. Kids can enjoy their own club and horseback riding program. Adults can unwind at the new Lazy You Hideaway spa lounge. This includes a cedar hot tub, sauna, and cold plunges. Similarly, Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash offers a range of winter activities. There is a Nordic skiing trail, fat biking, skijoring, and even a crêpe stand. The 6,500-acre ranch also adds 1,000 vertical feet of backcountry cat skiing this year, while its 10,000-square-foot, hand-hewn log spa offers relaxation after a day of adventure.
Latigo Ranch offers a unique experience with the option to visit for just a day (with 24-hour advance reservation), making it perfect for those looking for a short but memorable getaway. This family-owned, all-inclusive ranch is known for its 30+ miles of groomed trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and fat biking, with additional opportunities for backcountry skiing in the surrounding forest. The log cabins, equipped with fireplaces or wood-burning stoves, provide a cozy retreat after a day of outdoor adventure. Similarly, Music Meadows Ranch in Westcliffe offers a winter escape where ranch life continues year-round. Visitors can enjoy horseback riding, ice fishing, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, and the wood-fired hot tub, with the option to help tend to the cattle. The ranch hosts just one group at a time in its three-bedroom, two-bath Ranch House, a former late-1800s homestead.
