Chico Basin Ranch
Colorado Springs
Chico Basin Ranch is an 87,000-acre working cattle ranch southeast of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The ranch is owned by the state of Colorado and managed by Duke and Janet Phillips and their family through a one of a kind lease. The ranch can run up to 1,800 head of cattle depending on the rainfall and grass. The Chico is dedicated to the enhancement and preservation of the natural world and western heritage. The mission is to create a working ranching model that views the ranch as an ecological resource base, using cattle as an important tool to manipulate the surface of the ground to achieve conservation goals. This base supports a complementary mix of enterprises that emphasize sustainability, innovative management, and diversification as the keys to economic and ecological viability.
Guests have the opportunity to see what it's like to have a real cowboy experience.
| Website: | www.chicobasinranch.com |
| Capacity: | 6 |
| Open: | Year round |
| Altitude: | 5,000 feet |
| Location: | 35 miles from Colorado Springs. 90 miles from Denver. 35 milies from Pueblo. |
| Reservations: | 719-683-7960 |
| Rates: | Working Ranch Experience: $1,695 Advanced Working Ranch Experience: $1,895 |
| Minimum Stay: | 6 days |
| Deposit: | 50% due to secure the reservation. The balance is due upon arrival. |
| Payment: | Forms of payment accepted include: - Cash - Certified Check - Personal Checks - Traveler's Checks - Wire Transfer |
| Transportation: | There are two area airports to consider when flying into Colorado for a visit with us-Denver International Airport (2 hours away) and Colorado Springs Airport (about 45 minutes away). Transportation from the Colorado Springs airport can be arranged for a round trip charge of $100.00. |
| Travel Agents: | Yes |
| Lodging: | Guests are hosted in a newly renovated adobe building out at May Camp, close to one of the cowboys and his family. There are two rooms available for guests and both have one double bed and a set of bunks. There is one bathroom that is shared between the two rooms, as well as a full kitchen/sitting room. A washer and dryer are available in the kitchen/sitting room. Fresh towels are available throughout the week and maid service is provided if staying more than one week. It is very peaceful and quiet at May Camp and on a clear night, tons of stars can be seen from the screened in porch or from outside around the fire pit. |
| Kids' Program: | Our ranch is family oriented and has activities for children. However, because of the nature of the working ranch, the riding activities are best suited for children over the age of 14. We do not offer any specific children's programs. |
| Food/Dining: | We have a ranch cook who is amazing and all of your dinners will be prepared and eaten with different families on the ranch each night or if you would prefer, in the privacy of your own kitchen. A breakfast basket is provided in the kitchen and can be eaten on your own while lunch is usually a sack lunch eaten while out on horseback or while out working. - Package does not include alcoholic beverages, however guests may bring their own. |
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