Rawah Guest Ranch

Northern Colorado’s historic Rawah Guest Ranch is an authentic western dude ranch located in one of the most scenic and unspoiled valleys in North America.

Experience thrilling Colorado fly fishing casting for trout on our private stretch of the Big Laramie River; bring out your inner cowboy on a back-country horseback ride along alpine ridges or through groves of aspen; relax on a spectacular hike along our 15+ trails through the surrounding Rawah Wilderness Area; or, simply kick back in a rocking chair on the front porch or curl up by a crackling fire in the rustic Rawah Lodge.

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 – a man by the name of 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.

MEET RON & LUCIA
There’s something almost magical about untouched woodlands, something that can be very difficult to find in most developed parts of the world these days. Still, some patches of natural beauty still exist. Rawah Ranch is one such place, and it was something both Ron and Lucia Hatfield hoped to preserve.

They’ve always been clear that they view themselves as custodians of the wilderness, here to help maintain and protect it so that it will always be available for generations down the line. Their passion and commitment to the wilderness the ranch resides upon is what drives them to ensure that everyone who visits walks away satisfied with being there.

Running the luxury guest ranch is their way of sharing the land they’ve come to love with guests from around the world. It’s their wish that by building a cozy spot to host folk in comfort, they will get a chance to experience for themselves everything from the river that cuts through the ranch to the peaks of the mountains that overlook the whole of the valley.

COWBOYS
Wake up to a riverside view in this cozy cabin. A wood stove keeps this one-bedroom nice and warm at night, and the shared porch with the Indians cabin offers a great place to hang out with other guests during the day.

This cabin is 500 sq ft and contains a mini-fridge and an ensuite bathroom. It is also more secluded than many of our other cabins, offering a more camp-like feel and greater privacy.

EAST FLYING HORSE
One of our more spacious cabins, Flying Horse East offers three whole beds and a large porch to relax on. A door connects this to its western twin, allowing guests with large groups to be able to pass back and forth freely should they wish.

At 1000 sq ft this cabin is almost like a home away from home, with two bedrooms and a communal living space. Sleeping accommodations include a King-sized bed in the master and two twin-sized beds in the other bedroom, making this a great choice for families.

OLD BUNK HOUSE
The Old Bunk House is a wonderful little spot here on our ranch, full of rustic charm and authentic western feel. Wake up to see the horses in their corral outside your window, and enjoy the view of the mountain ridge from the front porch.

This cabin is 350 sq ft, standalone from our other buildings. It contains a mini-fridge, a private porch, and a King Bed and a lofted Twin as sleeping accommodations. Ideal for small families or guest groups.

INDIANS
A delightful one-bedroom with a view of the Laramie River, tucked away in the trees, this cabin is great for those wanting a little more privacy during their stay.

A shared porch with Cowboys makes a great spot to relax with other guests. This cabin is 500 sq ft, making it a cozy spot for any single or couple that stays here. It’s a single-bedroom offering with a luxurious king-sized bed and a mini-fridge.

MACKWARD
A roomy two-bedroom cabin with it’s own front porch, Mackward is a favorite among guests coming to enjoy the wilderness. It’s set further into the woodlands of our ranch, offering a more secluded location for those wanting either privacy or an authentic forest-lodge feel.

This cabin is 700 sq ft and is standalone from our other buildings. The sleeping accommodations for this cabin include a King-Sized bed in one and a pair of Twins in the other, and is heated by a wood-stove.

RANCH HOUSE EAST
A comfortable one bedroom cabin, this pleasant dwelling makes up one half of our Ranch House pair. It contains a cozy sitting area with a fireplace as well as a door to connect it to its twin to the west. This cabin is right by our lodge, making the walks between the buildings short and easy.

The cabin is 500 sq feet and contains an ensuite bathroom. Ideal for families or larger groups when selecting both halves of the Ranch House pair. The adjoining door can be locked on either side to provide privacy and security.

RANCH HOUSE WEST
A rustic two-bedroom within easy reach of the main lodge, this cabin boasts a mini-fridge and a rock fireplace for cozy evenings in after a day of activities. Enjoy the communal stone fireplace with your loved ones before retreating to personal rooms in the evening.

This cabin is about 700 sq feet and split into three rooms – two bedrooms and the sitting room. As one half of the Ranch House pair, it contains a door that connects it to its twin to the east which makes it perfect for larger groups or families, although it’s a wonderful cabin on its own. The adjoining door can be locked from either side to provide security and privacy.

SHANTY
A cozy, standalone cabin, Shanty is great for folks looking to enjoy the peace and quiet of our wilderness. Whether it’s a place to relax in private during the day or a charming room to camp out in at night after a long day of activities, it’s a wonderfully comfortable spot to stay.

This cabin is 350 sq ft and is ideal for singles or couples. A King-Sized bed offers luxurious accommodations, and Shanty is also equipped with an ensuite bathroom and a mini fridge.

WEST FLYING HORSE
This cabin is one of our larger offerings. Heated by a wood stove and with a large porch in front, it’s a wonderful place to stay for anyone looking to enjoy social activities outside of the cabin. A door connects this to its twin to the east, allowing guests to pass back and forth freely if they want.

This cabin is 1000 sq ft, one of our larger offerings. Containing two bedrooms, a mini-fridge, and a sitting room, this cabin is a favorite for large groups or families looking to enjoy a stay here.

DINING
At Rawah Ranch, one of the things we do best is food—and returning guests will tell you it’s undoubtedly a highlight of their stays. Those with dietary restrictions don’t have to worry.

With some advance notice, we can accommodate nearly anything. We prepare all our Colorado Ranch Cuisine in-house, from scratch, every day and, when possible, use ingredients from our small garden. Our talented chef and kitchen staff take pride in crafting exceptional meals that satisfy and delight.

THE BREAKFAST
Each morning our main lodge is turned into a delightful breakfast cafe. Breakfast is run restaurant style – Order anything from our menu and enjoy as much food as you’d like!

With everything from fresh fruit, yogurt, and homemade granola, to pancakes, waffles, and eggs. We are sure to have something you’ll love, not to mention freshly baked pastries served with coffee or tea each morning.

If you don’t see it on the menu, ask! Our chef is happy to accommodate special diets as much as possible with advance notice! After all, you’ll certainly not set out for your day of adventures hungry!

THE LUNCH
After mornings spent in the saddle or wading through our waters, breathing in the refreshing mountain air, you’ll come home to a buffet-style lunch.

Here we serve different hot entrees daily, such as delicious soups and salads, homemade pizza, beef and turkey burgers on the grill, or pasta with homemade sauces. Our “Colorado Mountain” inspired cuisine will leave you waiting anxiously for the next meal. BBQ ribs cooking on an outdoor chef’s grill

COCKTAIL HOUR & DINNER
After relaxing for a few hours after your day on the ranch, the dinner bell will ring in our cocktail hour, where carefully crafted appetizers and specialty cocktails are served in our lodges’ living room and bar area before dinner.

After, all our guests will be invited to our family-style dining room, where you can expect to be treated to a meal with all the charms of a fine restaurant yet none of the pretensions. Our chefs strive to create creative, satisfying, wholesome, and elegant dishes using the finest ingredients, sustainably and locally sourced whenever possible.

We believe food is meant to nourish the body and the soul— a cherished element of every culture and a universal language with the power to turn strangers into family and fast friends across the table. It’s here that all the stories and adventures of the day are shared, and memories continue to be made. We can’t wait to welcome you home to Rawah.

ACTIVITIES & SPECIAL EVENTS
Each day at Rawah we offer authentic western activities for adventurers of all ages. Make the most of your time and enjoy every activity the ranch has to offer, or wind down and experience deep relaxation through the beauty and solitude that makes Rawah such an incredible escape.

HORSEBACK RIDING
The time you spend in the saddle at Rawah is the quintessential element of your ranch vacation. Riding through thousands of acres of pristine and protected high-country Colorado wilderness is the ultimate western experience.

There’s something incomparable about exploring private trails past mountain waterfalls and across rivers, through aspen groves and into peaceful valleys. From hundreds of miles of riding on 22+ trails to perfecting your lassoing skills on the lawn, Rawah Ranch is sure to fulfill all of your horseback adventures!

Rawah Ranch welcomes family with children of any age. Depending upon size and riding ability, children 6 years old and younger have the option to ride in the arena with our Wranglers’ one-on-one instruction. For certain riding activities, weight and skill level restrictions may apply.

Rawah Ranch staff reserves the right to modify or refuse riding option for guests based on necessary skill level and other safety factors. Please note there is a 250lb rider weight limit. Contact us today with any questions.

HIKING
Rawah Ranch is the hiker, runner and fitness buff’s paradise. You can set off for a short or an all-day hike or run into the Rawah Wilderness or Roosevelt National Forest right from the ranch.

For those wishing to make the most of the surrounding Colorado wilderness, there are several memorable all-day routes within close proximity. A short trip by car will bring you to the off-road areas of Rocky Mountain National Park, where you’ll explore the wonder of the park without all the main-gate crowds.

The multiple hiking options surrounding our all-inclusive dude ranch in Colorado provide a challenge for all fitness levels and a close-up view of the spectacular Rocky Mountain and Medicine Bow ranges.

FLY FISHING
Our private stretch of the legendary Big Laramie River meanders through the middle of the ranch, offering anglers of all abilities incredible fly-fishing opportunities. Spend an early morning casting for rainbow, brown and brook trout just steps behind the Lodge.

Or enjoy an easy morning of casting lessons, then head out before dinner for peaceful fishing at dusk. Each of our fly-fishing vacation packages includes one half-day with your professional guide providing personal instruction, flies and all your terminal gear.

In addition to our hallmark stretch of the Big Laramie River, Rawah guests have access to stretches of the Poudre River and local lakes and creeks in the nearby Rawah Wilderness area.

One half-day of fly fishing is included in every Colorado vacation package. For additional days of guided fishing, we offer an excellent Anglers Retreat package for the avid fisherman, as well as additional single days. A valid Colorado State Fishing License is required by law for anglers 16 years of age and older. Contact us with any questions.

POND & AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
Cool off after a long day at our pond across the river with a paddle board or paddle boating or join a friendly competition out on the front lawn with one of our many dude ranch yard games in the Colorado mountains!

When you’re ready to relax for the afternoon, we have puzzles, reading, and indoor games in the Rawah Ranch Lodge! These activities are a great way to put your feet up before dinner!

Or join us for a friendly game of Volleyball, Can Jam, Corn-hole, Croquet, Bocce Ball and many more lawn games outside! Our all-inclusive Colorado dude ranch also offers rocking chairs out on the porch and a 9-hole Frisbee golf course for anyone who wants to spend a little more time in the beautiful Colorado outdoors.

SHOOTING & ARCHERY
Practice your marksmanship with professional instruction at our luxury guest ranch shooting and archery ranges in Colorado. Our Activities Coordinators will walk you through firearm safety, range rules, and safe handling and shooting techniques while you try your hand at shooting skeet and target shooting with the .22 rifles against a breathtaking Rawah Valley backdrop.

Feel free to try your hand at the Archery range, where you will be able to practice with the bows, as well as throwing Tomahawks and Throwing Knives!

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
At our family dude ranch in Colorado your all-inclusive vacation includes activities for family members of every age. Our Activities Coordinators host program activities each morning during your stay, keeping our youngest guests busy with authentic cowboy pastimes while giving adults the chance to escape on other adventures.

The Rawah Ranch Children’s Program is for youth ages 4-10, but we’ve had children of all ages at the ranch participate! Depending on age/time of day, some restrictions may apply.

FAMILY GUEST RANCH GETAWAY
We believe Rawah Ranch is the best family vacation decision you’ll ever make. When your decisions about how you’ll spend your time are between horseback riding or hiking, fly fishing or whitewater rafting, giddy up or kicking back, the opportunities to make some of your best lifelong memories are endless.

And the fact that so many of our guests want to come back year after year is evidence that it’s true—Rawah just might become your home away from home. We hope it does.

Rawah Ranch is the perfect setting to disconnect from the busyness of life and reconnect with the people who matter most—your family, friends and loved ones. Whether you’re bringing your family, your best friend, or gathering with a group of new acquaintances or co-workers, Rawah is the place to be.

COLORADO CORPORATE RETREATS
Bring your company to Rawah Ranch to find inspiration, build relationships and practice teamwork in Colorado’s untouched wilderness. You’ll be amazed by how much your business can grow with a healthy dose of fresh air. Bring your team closer together with authentic Western activities such as horseback riding, fly fishing, and hiking.

Website: www.rawahranch.com

Rooms: 9

Price: from 1.530 EUR per night