| HIGHLIGHTS |
| Famous For: |
Established in 1897 and operating as a Guest Ranch since 1934, We are a Small Family oriented guest ranch with superb western hospitality, marvelous lakeside setting, remote unspoiled scenery in White River National Forest of northwestern Colorado. |
| Capacity: |
27-32 |
| Open: |
Year-round. Awesome Rocky Mtn Specials! Fall Colors mid - late Sept. Also open for Hunting Season September thru November, Winter Snowmobiling - December - April! (Please call for specific dates). |
| Altitude: |
8,100 feet above sea level. |
| Location: |
20 miles North of Rifle, Colorado in White River National Forest (WRNF Permittee). |
| Reservations: |
(800) 858-3046 or (970) 625-1473. |
| Rates: |
Adults: WEEKLY Per Person (Sun-Sat): $1435-$1595; 4 DAY PACKAGE (Arrivals Sun or Wed only) $805,-$895; 3.9% State & local tax will be added to rate. (Please call for off season rates or visit us on CoulterLake.com)
Children: Discounts for Children under the age of 14
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| Minimum Stay: |
No min stay Sept - May , cabins start at $75 per night for individuals. See package deals. |
| Deposit: |
25% to confirm reservation |
| Payment: |
Personal checks; money orders; travelers checks; Master Card/Visa; cash (US funds) |
| Closest Airports: |
Grand Junction, CO (GJT) & Eagle-Vail, CO for Commercial Airlines, Garfield County Airport for General Aviation. |
| Transportation: |
Ranch vehicle from Grand Junction, Vail, Glenwood Springs, Rifle; or rental car. |
| Travel Agents: |
YES |
| Guest Reviews: |
Read reviews from travelers who have visited this ranch. |
| FEATURED AMENITIES |
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 Adults Oriented
Adult Weeks
Bed-and-Breakfast
Seasonal
Big/Heavy Riders
200-250 lbs.
Birding
Bring Your Own Horse
Cattle Drives
1 or Part Day
Children's Programs
Children's Dining (kids eat together)
Extensive Counselor Program - All Day or Camplike Program
Young Buckaroo's (6-12)
Children's Trail Riding
6 yrs old
Conference Services
A/V
Corporate Groups, Meetings
Small (under 50)
Cross-Country Skiing
Cuisine
Ranch/Western
Dude/Guest Ranches
Fishing
Fly Fishing
Equipment Available
Fish on Your Own
Lake Fishing on Property
Professional Guides & Instruction
Type of Fish
Trout
Spin Fishing
Equipment Available
Instruction Available
Lake Fishing on Property
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Golf
Near (within 30 miles)
Hiking
On Your Own
Honeymoon Packages
Horseback Riding
Horsemanship
Horses
Quarter
Hot Springs
Nearby (within 30 miles)
Hunting Ranches
Big Game
Bear
Deer
Elk
Languages Spoken
English
Liquor
Bring Your Own
Mountain Biking
Non-Riding Rates
Pack Trips
Ranch Activity
Pets Welcome
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Rafting
Nearby (within 30 miles)
Remote Location
Generates Own Power/Electricity
Rock Climbing
Seminars
Horsemanship Seminars - Summer
Short Stays (1-4 days)
Always
Smoking Permitted
Snomobiling
Bring Your Own Sled
On Site
Team Building
Train Service
White-Water Rafting
Winter Months Open (Nov-March)
Cross-Country Skiing
Snow Shoeing
Snowmobiling
Women
Weeks
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| LODGING |
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| Very comfortable 1 to 3 bedroom rustic log cabins from the 1930's & 40's, private bath with a shower, front porch overlooking our lake & mountains, and most with stone fireplace. Cabins sleep from 2 to 8 offering King, Queen, and Twin beds. Cabins are located at the edge of the lake or nestled among the aspens and pines. Our ranch uses hydro and solar power to support our propane generator. |
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| RECREATION |
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| Summer: Extensive horseback riding daily on mountain trails for all skill levels. We try not to ride nose to tail. Rides for all levels of ability with slow to fast rides. Typcially 2 rides per day, 5 days per week, with a breakfast, dinner, and an all day ride offered. Superb fishing in our private lake stocked with beautiful rainbow trout; rowboats, paddle boats, and kayaks available; lake swimming at the ranch or white water rafting and scenic float trips for the entire family on the Colorado River, occasional cattle drives, horseshoes, volleyball, hiking, western dancing, and target shooting, with hot water springs and golf nearby. Winter: excellent snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and ice skating. |
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| FOR CHILDREN |
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Children's program for ages 4 to 12 with trail riding for 6 and up. Kid's Counselor to supervise riding, nature hikes, fishing, games, meals, etc. Evening cookout or bonfires complete with roasted hot dogs, marshmallows, and plenty of ghost stories! Most lunches and dinners eaten seperately from adults. Babysitting available with prior notice. A family ride is typically held once per week. Teens will have own program or ride with adults depending on numbers.
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| FOOD/LIQUOR |
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| Meals are served either in the lodge dining room or cooked outdoors in one of our cookout locations. Healthy, hearty, home-cooked meals served three times daily. Vegetarians easily accommodated with advance notice. No alcohol served - BYOB. |
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| BUSINESS/MEETINGS |
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| Capacity 30. Excellent for family reunions, retreats, workshops, team building programs, church retreats, or small groups - Open all year for meetings. |
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| REGION/CUSTOMS |
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Coulter Lake Guest Ranch offers year round fun and relaxation. Summer packages of 3 or 6 nights are available Memorial - Labor Day. There are no minimum stays between Sept-May with overnight stays welcome. Bring your own horse, ATV, or snowmobile and explore on your own or with a guide. Winter guests must snowmobile the last two miles to the ranch creating a unique and beautiful experience! This is an incredible area regardless of the season!
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| HISTORY/HOSTS |
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| Coulter Lake was first homesteaded in 1897. The ranch then became a hunting camp before slowly evolving into a guest ranch in 1934. Lake was created in 1908! Coulter Lake is one of Colorado's oldest continously operated guest ranches. Jack & Pam Allard are only the 7th owners of the ranch and are joined by Tim & Sue Weller as the ranch managers. |
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| ITINERARY |
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Breakfast is at your leisure between 7:30am and 9:00am with hot, fresh coffee always available. Morning trail rides begin at 9:30am and return in time for lunch which is served by 12:30pm. Our afternoon trail rides begin at 2:00pm returning by 5:00pm. Dinners are served by 7:00pm with time to relax or enjoy the evening activities afterwards.
Off site activities offered for an additional fee include white water rafting or float trip on the Colorado River, golfing on the 18 hole Rifle Golf Course, a day at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, a soak in the Glenwood Springs Hot Springs Pool, shopping, or visits to local wineries. You can be as active or relaxed as you choose to be; it is your vacation! Please visit our website at www.CoulterLake.com for further information. |
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