Since 1954, Deer Valley Ranch has operated as a family dude ranch. We specialize in creating experiences for you and your family to come together, strengthen relationships, create memories, and leave refreshed. Come be family here at Deer Valley Ranch!

Accommodations

Your resort accommodations at Deer Valley Ranch are different than virtually every other Colorado guest ranch with our offering of both lodge and cabins. 

Cabins

Our mountain cabins are spacious two, three or four bedroom vacation homes. Each cabin has a fully-equipped kitchen, living room/dining area, fireplace and deck with a view. 

Lodge

When you stay in our simple lodge rooms you are right in the heart of Deer Valley Ranch. Downstairs from your room with private bath is the lodge lounge and fireplace, the front deck, and the ranch dining rooms.

Life Moments Matter

Memories begin here when you book your family’s next visit to Deer Valley Ranch. 

See what our guests are saying

Love Deer Valley Ranch!

 

“We love DVR! We’ve stayed a couple times with our small children over the past few years during the off season. It is always such a relaxing get away for our family. The scenery is beautiful, the cabins are comfortable, and the staff is so friendly! We’ll for sure be back again and highly recommend!”

Family Wedding Group

 

“Deer Valley ranch is a scenic joy! A relaxing area enjoying continuous updates! Facilities and amenities are wonderful! A great, intimate venue or regenerative retreat. Lodge and multiple cabins to choose from. Thanks for a great weekend!”

Deer Valley Ranch has it all!

 

“We stayed in Alpine at DVR and had an amazing time! The rooms came stocked with everything we needed to cook and stay comfortable. The hospitality team did an incredible job catering to our group – we rented mountain bikes, did horse back riding and went to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs … all of which were facilitated by the team at DVR. We had a blast and made incredible memories. The Ranch is perfectly placed in a secluded area with an easy drive into town for groceries or local shops. The rooms and grounds were well kept. If you interested in staying in Buena Vista, I would highly recommend Deer Valley Ranch. Love this place!”

Rustic retreat for a quiet getaway

 

“Byron went out of his way to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Jackie made us the best omelets in the galaxy! The setting is beautiful, and the lodge rooms are rustic but comfortable. Our stay was during low season so we almost had the place to ourselves. Very quiet and uncrowded. Thanks for a memorable anniversary trip!”

Wonderful vacation!

 

“Deer valley ranch was amazing! The staff from the office employees to the ranch hands to everybody else we ran into were so friendly and helpful! We had a wonderful time with a great, clean cabin to stay in. The mountains are absolutely beautiful and we would totally go back to stay there again! If you want a ranch to stay at where you can go horse back riding, and also use their paddleboards on beautiful lake cottonwood, to hiking, to swimming and sitting in the hot tub, and so many other things to do there, give them a call. Your family will not regret it!!”

 

Adventure Awaits

 

 

Our Concierge will contact you to plan the Adventure of a lifetime!

Come on In!

OFFICE HOURS

 

SUMMER Hours (JunE 1 – August 15)

Daily: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Fall, Winter & Spring Hours 

Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat:  9:00 am – 5:00 pm

 Closed on Thursdays

 

Contact Us

 

 

ADDRESS

16825 County Road 162
Nathrop, CO 81236

Back at the Ranch…

Summer 2023

OUR SUMMER HORSE PROGRAMS LAKOTA RIDE For kids 8 and up. While it is a easy ride, about an hour total in the saddle. $75 per person. CHALK CLIFFS RIDE If you’re looking for something a little more scenic. This is for ages 10 and up as it is a little steeper and more...

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Rules and Policies

Cleaning There is a mandatory cleaning fee of $50 that will be added on to your final invoice. There will be a $50 fine each time we encounter "graffiti" (marks/drawing/painting) on the walls/doors/utilities. Stripping the bed of sheets would be appreciated. Any...

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Big Dave

Big Dave

Big Dave has been a beloved fixture at Deer Valley Ranch since he first arrived in 1978, and we're delighted to continue to hear his cowboy poetry and stories about the Wild West! While we cannot confirm rumors of gold hidden in the Chalk Cliffs, we can confirm that...

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