Smith Fork Ranch
Crawford
A luxury Colorado ranch offering intimate western ranch vacations for couples, dude ranch family vacations, five-star culinary retreats, autumn getaways and weddings. Whether you want a guest ranch or ranch resort for a special celebration or family holiday, Smith Fork Ranch has just enough luxury and comfort for the most discriminating and enough action and adventure for those looking for a true western ranch experience.
| Website: | www.smithforkranch.com |
| Capacity: | 26 |
| Open: | Memorial Day to End of October, open for dinners during the winter and a holiday season in December/January. |
| Altitude: | 7,100 |
| Location: | Smith Fork luxury guest Ranch is located on Colorado's western slope, approximately 7 1/2 miles east of the town of Crawford. The Ranch is nestled within the beautiful Gunnison National Forest adjoining the wild, untamed West Elk Wilderness Area. |
| Reservations: | (970) 921-3454 |
| Rates: | Rates are all-inclusive -- Lodging, Meals and Ranch Activities |
| Minimum Stay: | 3 nights |
| Deposit: | 50% deposit is required to confirm reservation. For reservations placed less than 60 days prior to arrival, 100% of the cost of the stay is required. |
| Payment: | Personal checks, Travelers Checks, Visa, MasterCard & American Express. Sales tax and 15% service charge will be added to your bill. |
| Transportation: | Area airports and train stations: Aspen, Eagle/Vail, Gunnison, Telluride, Montrose, and Grand Junction airports, and Amtrak Station at Glenwood Springs. Montrose is the closest (1-1/4hrs), Grand Junction (1-3/4hrs). Denver is a beautiful 5-hour drive from the ranch. Rental cars, highly recommended, are available at all airports and train stations. Airport pick-up or drop-off service available on request: $75/person, $300 minimum each way from Montrose or Grand Junction airports. |
| Travel Agents: | Yes |
| Lodging: | All of the original buildings on Smith Fork Ranch were built by hand between 1890 and 1950. Four private cabins, the guest house, the Dinner Bell Cook House and the Old Elk lodge have been built or restored and refurbished with modern comforts hidden within their historic character. Here at this special family dude ranch, we pride ourselves with giving you an authentic western experience. Our lodging consists of private, luxurious rooms and cabins - promoting relaxing and restful sleep after an active day horseback riding, hiking or fly-fishing. |
| Kids' Program: | Kids welcome |
| Food/Dining: | Renowned for Fine Cuisine and Superb Wine To our way of thinking, the culinary experience on vacation in the Colorado Rocky Mountains is as important as the awesome scenery and activities at the ranch. Our aim is to make each meal during your ranch vacation exceptional, whether it be breakfast on the trail, lunch on the deck of a cabin, a picnic at riverside, or dinner in the open air pavillion. Meals at Smith Fork vacation dude Ranch are far more than an occasion for replenishing the energy spent in an active day. We try to make every meal at our Colorado Dude Ranch a relaxing event that embellishes your time spent with us. Our chef prepares delectable cuisine that features local ingredients such as game meats, lamb, poultry, trout and Western Colorado's excellent fresh produce and fruits. The wonderfully prepared natural and organically grown foods, the selection of truly special wines and beverages, the friendly gracious service, all come together in a splendid atmosphere, indoors and out at the Colorado Guest ranch. In Western Colorado, the freshest meats, fish and wild game are in abundance, and some of the best fruits and vegetables in the country are grown nearby. The Hodgson family's long standing interests and relationships in the wine industry have yielded a private cellar of superior wines from the U.S. and abroad - more than 250 selections. We recommend trying as many as you'd like during your dude ranch holiday. Whether on the ranch or on the trail, guests staying at the Ranch will enjoy three wonderful meals each day. It's tough to beat a backcountry cookout prepared at camp by a ranch chef after a morning in the saddle or fishing on the river. A sunset dinner ride is truly a special experience, and one not to be missed during your stay at the Ranch. |
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