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  • Established

    1948

  • Owner

    Ron & Lucia Hatfield

  • Manager

    Bruce & Leanne Fee

  • Tel

    800.510.7071

  • Open

    Jun-Sep

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    $850

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    $635

  • Minimum Stay

    3 days

  • Maximum Guests

    32

  • Works with travel agents?

    Yes

  • Great For

    Romance, Action & adventure, Peace & quiet, Pampering, Solitude, Diverse scenery, Large family reunions, Corporate Retreats, Weddings

  • Memberships

    Dude Ranchers Association, Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Association
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Experience Colorado’s finest at Rawah Guest Ranch, an authentic, all-American Western guest ranch and fly fishing lodge that's nestled in Northern Colorado’s spectacular Rawah Wilderness Area.

Rawah offers a peaceful escape from the busyness of life and a venue to where you can disconnect in order to reconnect with loved ones, family and friends, in the pristine quiet and beauty of the Roosevelt National Forest.

We strive to offer the best and friendliest hospitality in the industry through a vacation that's tailor-made to each one of our ranch visitors.

Join us for an unforgettable vacation, where we hope you’ll arrive as guests and leave as family. We can’t wait to welcome you home!

Good time to go

2024 Season dates are from June 2nd through the end of September. Arrive Sunday for three or six nights, or Wednesday for three nights.

Children at the Ranch

Great for children aged 0 and over

We welcome children of all ages at Rawah Ranch. Each day at the Tiny Hiney Farm, we offer a Childrens Program available to all kids interested in ranch-sponsored games, crafts and animal care. Programming is ideal for, but not limited to, children aged six to 10. Children under five would need additional supervision (not provided by Rawah Ranch staff).

Minimum age children can ride

6 and over

Arts & Crafts

coloring, sketching, Dream catchers, Beading, Painting

Activities

hiking, picnics, outdoor play area, cookouts, petting zoo, Counselor-led yard games, panning for gold, pond fishing, outdoor play area at the teepee island

Games

scavenger/treasure hunts, board games, horseshoes, volleyball, pool table

Environmental & Social Practices

Environment

Rawah Ranch limits the use of plastic water bottles by supplying all visiting guests with a reusable water bottle to take with them on leaving. We also have limited single-use shampoo and conditioner, instead supplying mounted containers in the showers for our guests.

Food scraps from the kitchen are used to feed the pigs and goats in our Tiney Hiney.

Conservation

Rawah Guest Ranch is a proud partner in the Care for Colorado Leave No Trace initiative. Learn more below.

CARE FOR COLORADO VIDEO LINK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcY73nUhaQs&feature=youtu.be

Rawah Ranch has also partnered with CARRI: Colorado Avian Research & Rehabilitation Institute where we have constructed and placed bird boxes to track, band and research Owls and Predatory birds in our area.

Ranch History

To the mountain tribe of Ute Indians, Rawah was the word for 'abundance'.

Resting at 8,400 feet just south of the Colorado-Wyoming border, Rawah Ranch occupies a beautiful spot in the still practically undiscovered Laramie River Valley.

The railroad companies set our ranch legacy in motion when President Theodore Roosevelt signed the deed of trust for the land Rawah Ranch occupies as part of a land acquisition.

Soon after, our valley was added to what would eventually become the Roosevelt National Forest. With the passage of the Wilderness Act in 1964, our Rawah Wilderness Area was preserved indefinitely.

Earlier, in 1948, Ralph Jordan had the great foresight to establish Rawah Ranch, not as a cattle ranch, but as a place for guests to simply visit; to stay in comfortable accommodations, enjoy hearty meals and take in the beauty of the surrounding wilderness.

Today, Rawah Ranch seeks to capture the same original vision by welcoming guests from across the country and around the world to our historic mountain escape.

We believe the ranch’s legacy continues with each new visitor that makes this place their own – we can’t wait to welcome you home to Rawah!

Your Manager, Bruce & Leanne Fee

Bruce and Leanne have a combined 20+ years of hospitality experience. Bruce received a degree in Hospitality Management from WA State University and managed several corporate hotels in downtown Seattle. For 5 years, Bruce also managed The Landmark on Orcas Island, located in the beautiful San Juan Islands of the Pacific NW. Leanne's hospitality experience includes working for the leading global travel booking site, Booking.com and she joined Bruce at The Landmark in 2020. Bruce joined Rawah Ranch June 2023 and it only drew him closer to the beauty and mystique of the Rawah Wilderness. Bruce and Leanne look forward to an amazing 2024 at Rawah!

Your manager

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  • Enjoy

    Gourmet, Ranch-style, Health oriented

  • Meals served

    family style, buffet style, everyone eats together, scheduled meals

  • Alcohol

    BYOB, wine provided with dinner, available for purchase

  • Enjoy dining in

    nature settings, patio, dining room (casual attire), lounge

  • You'll definitely love

    ranch garden, organic produce, locally grown produce, fresh daily desserts

  • Dietary restrictions catered for

    lactose intolerant, vegetarians, Gluten free, other

At Rawah Ranch, one of the things we do best is food and former guests will tell you it’s certainly a highlight!

Enjoy our Chef's internationally inspired comfort cuisine that will have you satisfied from breakfast through dessert.

Guest Favourites

  • Freshly-baked cookies are perfect mid-afternoon snack
  • Breakfast! So many options and tasty treats.

Lowdown

  • Address

    11447 N County Rd 103
    Glendevey
    Colorado
    82063
    USA

  • Remote Location

    Yes

  • Elevation

    8400 ft

  • Private Land

    250-1000 acres

  • Public Land

    more than 50k acres

Nearest Town - Laramie, WY

Laramie, WY has a population of 30,000 (approx), and is situated 60 miles / 1 hour 15 mins from the Ranch.

Facilities in Laramie, WY include: grocery store, pharmacy, church, school, post office, medical clinic, hospital, bank, atm, gas station, museum.

For shopping Laramie, WY offers: small hometown necessity shops, boutique shops, western wear.

Rental car

Required, 4x4 recommended

Nearest Airports

Denver International Airport, Denver, CO

Distance

135 miles / 3 hours

Airlines

Delta, United, Skywest, Allegiant, Horizon, Northwest, Alaska, United Express, American Airlines

Ranch shuttle

No

Rental car

Required, 4x4 recommended

Laramie Regional Airport, Laramie, WY

Distance

50 miles / 1 hour

Airlines

Skywest, United Express, Private Charter

Rental car

Required, 4x4 recommended

Cheyenne Regional Airport, Cheyenne, WY

Distance

90 miles / 2 hours

Ranch shuttle

No

Rental car

Required, 4x4 recommended

Private Air Travel

Nearest location(s)

Laramie, WY

Travel by

Airplane

Distance

50 miles

Ranch shuttle

$1200/vehicle return

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  • Type of Riding

    Western Riding

  • Riding opportunities for

    Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced

  • Most riders are

    Beginner

  • Rides are grouped by

    Ability, Pace of Ride, Rides tailored to guest requests, Families ride together

  • Max riders per ride

    12

  • Wranglers per ride

    2

  • Pace of ride

    Walk, Trot, Lope

  • Guest Horses

    50

  • Horse Types

    Quarterhorse, Draft, Paints, Geldings, Mares

  • Hours in the saddle

    Morning - 2 hours
    Afternoon - 2 hours

The Setting

Private Land (250-1000 acres)

Public Land (more than 50k acres)

Roosevelt National Forest

Our Riding

Scheduled rides

Daily rides depart at 9am and 2pm. Full-day rides are offered throughout the week. Overnight pack trips are available to week-long guests, as scheduled. 

Guided rides

All rides are wrangler-guided, and tailored to guests' requests and riding experience.

Good to know

Every rider must complete one walking ride and a wrangler-approved lope check prior to participating in advanced rides, regardless of riding experience. 

Weight limit for riding

225-250 lbs

Riding considerations

no riding experience needed, We recommend a good level of physical fitness, We consider height and athletic ability as well as a guest's weight

Why our riding stands out

  • We offer a dynamic set of riding options and experiences for all skill-levels across varying terrains: from alpine ridges, forest trails, plains and valleys. We also offer the only private waterfall ride in the state!
  • Our wranglers work with guests to provide them with a skill level-based riding experience during their stay.
  • For the horseback riders, there's over 70,000 acres of combined private and public land in the Colorado wilderness available to explore!

Riding Lessons

Details

lessons are additional, basic riding lessons

Given by

wrangler

Location

in the arena

Wildlife Safaris

When

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Frequency

On Request

Arena Work

Type

outdoor arena

Activities

barrels, pole bending

Lowdown

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    $850

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    $635

  • Minimum Stay

    3 days

  • Preferred Arrival Day

    Weds, Sun

  • Preferred Departure Day

    Weds, Sat

  • Style of accommodation

    Western rustic chic

  • Packages available

    3 night, 6 night
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Rawah Guest Ranch can cater for up to 32 guests. See below for details and indicative rates.

Cabin | Cowboys

Rates (Per Person)*

$850
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

3 nights

Description

King Suite

Rooms

1

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

fridge, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, wood fireplace

Cabin | Indians

Rates (Per Person)*

$850
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

3 nights

Description

King Suite Cabin

Rooms

1

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

fridge, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, wood fireplace

Cabin | Mackward

Rates (Per Person)*

$850
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

3 nights

Description

Two-bedroom family cabin with one king bed and two twin beds

Rooms

2

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

mini-bar, fridge, microwave, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, wood fireplace

Cabin | Shanty

Rates (Per Person)*

$850
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

3 nights

Description

King Suite cabin

Rooms

1

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

fridge, hair dryer, plush bathrobes, wood fireplace

Cabin | Ol' Bunk House

Rates (Per Person)*

$850
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

3 nights

Description

King Suite cabin with loft (child)

Rooms

1

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

fridge, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, wood fireplace

Cabin | Flying Horse East

Rates (Per Person)*

$850
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

3 nights

Description

Two-bedroom family cabin

Rooms

2

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

fridge, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, wood fireplace

Cabin | Flying Horse West

Rates (Per Person)*

$850
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

3 nights

Description

Two-bedroom family cabin

Rooms

2

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

fridge, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, wood fireplace

Cabin | Ranch House East

Rates (Per Person)*

$850
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

3 nights

Description

King Suite cabin

Rooms

1

Amenities

fridge, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, wood fireplace

Cabin | Ranch House West

Rates (Per Person)*

$850
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

3 nights

Description

Two-bedroom family cabin

Rooms

2

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

fridge, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, wood fireplace

Booking Policy

All reservations require a 50% deposit in order to confirm.

All reservations are subject to a 60-day cancellation policy.

In order to confirm your reservation we require a 50% deposit of total booking cost. The remaining balance will be processed approximately 30 business days prior to your arrival using the credit card on file. Please notify us in advance if you would like to use a different method of payment.

If you must cancel your reservation more than 60 days before your scheduled arrival, your deposit is refundable, less a 10% processing fee.

Deposits are non-refundable for cancellations made less than 60 days prior to your arrival.

No rate adjustments will be made for cancellation of a portion of the reserved stay, reduction in size of party, or shortening the length of stay if made less than 60 days prior to your arrival.

Though your deposit is non-refundable within 60 days of your scheduled arrival, you may use the deposit toward a future stay in the pre-booked or following season, subject to availability.

Please contact us for more information.

Included in your stay

meals, activities, lodging, Riding

Extras

Tax

3.8%

Gratuity

Optional

Massage

Request prices - must schedule in advance

Guided Fly Fishing

After one half-day of guided fly fishing, private guides can be booked for an additional daily cost. Request prices

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  • You can borrow

    Cowboy hats, Cowboy boots, Riding helmets, Saddle bags, Rain coats

  • Communications

    Wireless Internet/Wifi, telephone.

  • Business Services

    printers.

Onsite

Shopping

Come visit us at the gift shop for Rawah apparel, gifts, extra sundries and more!

Outdoor Activities

mountain biking, sporting clays, bird watching, Shooting - trap / clays, Archery Range, Fly Fishing, Guided Hiking, Bocce Ball, Badminton, Horseshoes, Croquet

Water based Activities

hot tub, lake water sports, Paddle Boating, Flat Bottom Boating, Pond Fishing

Spa

relaxation massage, deep tissue massage

Fishing & Wildlife

Every vacation package includes one half day of guided fly fishing. Additional fly fishing is available with advanced booking of your private guide. 

Fishing on offer

fly, stocked pond

Wildlife

Moose, elk, bald eagle, fox, racoon, hawk, hummingbird and others.

Additional Services

Corporate Retreats

For groups of 20-30.

We offer buyouts and group rate pricing, for active corporate or extracurricular retreats and family reunions. Please email us at info@rawahranch.com for additional details. 

Weddings

We can cater for groups of 40-50.

We can accommodate overnight guests up to capacity (32 guests), with day-of-ceremony and reception capacity for up to 50 people. Please contact us for additional details. 

Local Attractions

Roosevelt National Forest

Rawah sits in the heart of the Roosevelt National Forest, one of Colorado's most spectacular and unspoiled wilderness areas.

Surrounding the ranch on all sides, you can enjoy this nationally-renowed outdoor wonderland within seconds of opening your eyes, or for hours on end while on rides or hikes in the area.

Distance

0 miles / 15 mins

Highs

  • Located in a beautiful riverside setting on the Colorado/Wyoming border
  • Perfect for those who love fly-fishing and horseback riding - there's plenty of both!
  • It's an excellent option for families and couples who savor a wholesome family atmosphere filled with adventure
  • Stylish, cozy, authentic cabin accommodation

Lows

  • Located just off the county road

Visitor Reviews

Dont just take our word for it, see what visitors like you say...

All and more than expected.

The mountain air of Colorado and such breath taking views. Be a part of nature, see wildlife that roam free. The cabins are settled in a valley and beside a stunning running river. It’s both relaxing but there so much to do. Spend your day with all kinds of activities to chose from. Such a great place to learn the art of fly fishing with experienced guides. Ride the trails whether a pro or beginner with actual cowboys or cowgirls. The food is prepared and served in the lodge. The quality is five star, from breakfast through to dinner. The staff are professional, knowledgeable and very personal able. Highly recommend Rawah.

5 stars

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