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Canyon Trails Ranch

18 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents250 acres · Cortez, Montezuma

The homestead was built in 1911 and was one of the original postal pickups in the area. The ranch is located between Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and backs up to Canyon of the Ancients National Monument. Our family has lived in McElmo Canyon for over 40 years and the campground has hosted camping and outdoor educational groups since 1965. We are a family run ranch with an operating hay farm, horseback riding business, and carriage shop.

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Anasazi Sites @ Ancient Echoes

6 sites · RVs, Tents38 acres · Cortez, Montezuma

Under new stewardship beginning January, 2021, we have been working day and night for the past two and a half years caring for the land and renovating the historic lodge with a commitment to beauty, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and efficiency. This magical place, surrounded by over 500,000 acres of protected land, is a 38 acre desert oasis near Mesa Verde, Sand Canyon and Hovenweep. Pitch your tent or park your small pop up or tiny rv (under 20 feet) in a heritage orchard under and alongside magnificent red cliffs. Guests can enjoy produce from our community gardens, fruit from the orchard when ripe and a well stocked community kitchen to cook in, as well as gas and charcoal bar-b-ques. We also have a bathroom and hot shower designated for campers as well as an additional public bathroom in the main lodge. Guests have full access to the grounds with a variety of lovely sit spots throughout, consisting of hammocks, chairs, and tables with sun umbrellas where you can work on your computer (if you must, we do have fast reliable wifi), nap, read a good book, or daydream, as well as three unique red rock canyons that merge here, with pour overs that become rushing waterfalls when we are blessed with a good rain. Both an archeological and horticultural preserve, the property includes pear, apricot, cherry, mulberry, plum, and peach trees, as well as a 50 plus year old apple orchard planted by George Kelly, a renowned horticulturist from Denver who came here in the 1960's with his wife Sue to create an oasis in the desert. You will also find hundreds of mature native and introduced trees, annual and perennial flowers, native grasses, and cacti throughout the property. We also have a labyrinth that begins directly below Sleeping Ute Mountain range which guests may ambulate. Guests also have access to The Lodge, the original hacienda on the property built by George Kelly in the mid 1960's where we will be offering a delicious, creative, and healthy breakfast menu consisting primarily of local faire grown in the area, often by our neighbors here in the canyon, as well as local beer, wine, cider and small bites in the evening. (Please note: breakfast is no longer included in the price of your suite or campsite). You are welcome to relax at one of the tables in the shaded lodge patio, surrounded by perennial gardens and mature trees, as well as hang out and visit in the newly remodeled lodge living/dining room on a cozy couch in front of an aspen log gas fireplace. The space has plenty of board games to entertain, and fabulous art from all over the world. The lodge also has a wonderfully eclectic and fascinating library, curated by 4 different sets of stewards over 50 years, which you are welcome to explore and borrow from during your stay. There is a desk with a guest computer and printer for your use in the library, as well as maps of the area, brochures, and a public bathroom nearby. We border Canyons of the Ancients immediately to the North, a 174,000 acre National Monument with the largest concentration of Ancestral Puebloan ("cliff-dweller") and archeological sites in the United States. A favorite public access point to The Canyons of the Ancients is the Sand Canyon trailhead, a five minute drive from the property up the main road. It is visited by hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders alike. McElmo creek flows along the Southern Border of the property and the highest peak of The Ute Mountain Range towers over us to the South. This 300,000 plus acres of wild land was valued as a sacred place by the Weeminuche Ute band. It still plays an important role in the ceremonies of their descendants, the Ute Mountain Tribe, and is not open to the public. We are a genuine "oasis" on exquisite high desert land with profound ancient puebloan sites within steps. Guests have access to numerous significant, documented prehistoric Anasazi/Ancient Puebloan sites throughout the property, including the remains of a 13 room pueblo and 2 intact kivas, one of which has been restored by Road Scholar Groups, staying here over the past forty years, alongside archeologists from The Canyons of the Ancients. These sites date from the mid-Pueblo II to mid Pueblo III periods (ca. AD nine eighty- twelve twenty five) and guests are welcome to climb down inside the kivas and experience an intimate and awe inspiring encounter with the way our ancestors lived over a thousand years ago. Guests may follow our self-guided tour, originally known as “George Kelly’s 39-cent tour,” to visit each of the 12 main archeological sites on the property and learn about their history. It is very unusual to have this sort of intimacy with the ancients. Sutcliffe Vineyard, with exceptional biodynamic wines and fabulous atmosphere, is five minutes away down road G and is open every afternoon for wine tastings. You can book a trail ride into the Monument to see Ancestral sites with our immediate neighbors to the west, Rodney and Kristi Carriker of Canyon Trails Ranch, former stewards of Kelly Place from the early 1980's to 2004. Our neighbors up the driveway have fruit orchards galore (apples, pears, plums, apricots, and peaches) as well as locally raised lamb and pasture raised chickens. All we need to do is make a phone call and Greg will come down in his 4 wheeler with as many pasture raised fresh eggs as you want for a bargain. There are farmers and seed savers throughout the McElmo canyon, and local farm stands and farmers markets in the canyon, Cortez, Dolores, and Mancos can be found Wednesday through Saturday from June-October. Hovenweep is a thirty minute drive past the Sand canyon trail head and the entrance to Mesa Verde is a 40 minute drive back through Cortez. Ute Mountain Tribal park is an easy thirty minute drive towards four corners. Farther out you'll find Valley of the Gods, Canyon de Chelly, Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness area, Monument Valley, Chaco Canyon, Canyonlands National Park, and Arches National Park. Wonderful live music, art, restaurants and wild adventures are easily accessed in the nearby mountain ski/biking/hiking/rafting towns of Durango and Telluride. A little closer to home you can explore the mostly undiscovered Colorado towns of Mancos, a growing artist community and Dolores, known for the beauty of the McPhee Reservoir and the Dolores river that flows through this eclectic small town. Truly a magical, unique, and abundant place. Ancient Echoes @ Kelly Place is an ideal home base for your Southwest adventure.

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Camping in the Mesas

8 sites · Lodging, Tents15 acres · Dolores, Montezuma

This land was inhabited by the Ancient Anasazi and Pueblo people. The Anasazi Heritage Museum and archeological ruins are two miles away. There are ruins and sites on this land that have yet to be excavated. Many different ancient people came through this land, left and sites were inhabited by other people. One group of people would come and build upon the sites of another group, and taking part of their culture with them.

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Sand Canyon Seed Gardens & Tipi

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Towaoc, Montezuma

Welcome to our organic vegetable seed farm! We are located right next to Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, a hiker's and biker's paradise full of Ancestral Puebloan ruins to explore. We love giving farm tours to share our diverse seed growing gardens, small milking goat herd, chicken flock and honey bees. Come enjoy the bounty, learn how to save your own vegetable seeds, find some eggs and cook up a tasty meal in our fully equipped outdoor kitchen! We have a beautiful RV site with electric and water hookups, multiple tent camp sites and a large tipi for a unique glamping experience! Enjoy our outdoor kitchen complete with gas stove, grill, sink, mini-frig and food storage. There is a composting toilet that uses sawdust with the best view in the county! Canyon of the Ancients National Monument is just outside the gate. Enjoy miles of hiking, mountain biking, ancient Puebloan ruins within 2 minutes walking distance, pottery shards and caverns to explore! Mesa Verde and Hovenweep are short drives away for more extensive Anasazi experiences. Families are welcome and kids love the animals, tipi and gardens.

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Ol McDaniel Farm-Willow Tree Camper

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Glendale, Montezuma

Ol McDaniel Farm/Willow Tree Camper, is a private site with a modest and well loved camper for two with a half bath adjacent (no reliable hot water). As you can expect in southwest Colorado (Cortez), outdoor adventures abound. Limited but excellent dining in this rural area, please reach out for recommendations. Near Mesa Verde NP, world class fisheries, historic Durango Co, managed cyclist trails, and many other attractions.

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Lavender Farm Stay

3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents50 acres · Dolores, Montezuma

Welcome to Mesa Verde Lavender! We are a working lavender farm with 800+ lavender plants, a flower garden, vegetables, and a small orchard. Hike in the canyon that splits our property, roam with the birds in our pastures, pick some fruit if in-season, or sit and enjoy wildlife, sounds of the creek, and views of the La Plata Mountains, Sleeping Ute Mountain, and Mesa Verde. Our 50 acres is situated in Southwest Colorado between Cortez, Mancos, and Dolores. 5 minutes to Phil’s World for mountain biking, 1 hour to Durango, and 2 hours to Telluride. A farm tour is included with your stay. Come adventure, smell the flowers (literally!), and enjoy feeling of these ancient healing lands!

Bright Star Campground

32 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Cortez, Montezuma

We have COMPLIMENTARY Wifi, Drinking Water, Ice, Hot Showers, Bathrooms, Shade, and an equipped Camper's Kitchen for our guests to enjoy from April 15 - Oct 15! There are TIPIS, CAMPING CABINS, TENT and BOONDOCK SITES. WE ALSO HAVE A NAVAJO HOGAN (wood yurt) OPEN-YEAR ROUND. All of our sites are not listed here. We can also accommodate groups and small events but not public events. We have a private covered group site as well. Bright Star Campground: Once used as a church camp, it is now a Campground for all to enjoy! We are a perfectly located vacation campground on 40 acres with amenities and wide-open spaces. Amenities include hot showers, an equipped community kitchen, a pavilion with hammocks, tables, ping pong, etc. Enjoy complimentary coffee, eggs, filtered drinking water and more. Bright Star Campground is located in the Great Sage Plain in the shadow of Mesa Verde National Park with panoramic mountain/mesa views of the Four Corners region, all only 5 miles southeast of Cortez. We are in an arid desert climate. Water is scarce, stored in cisterns for use in camp. Because of this we ask that you be conservative with water use in camp. We are a cannabis-friendly destination but ask that Cannabis use stay at your campsite, cabin or tipi. There are many things to do/see nearby: Mesa Verde National Park, Canyons of the Ancients, Hovenweep National Monument and Phil's World Mountain Biking. Raft down the Dolores river, maybe rent a SUP or kayak and chill on a quiet reservoir. There are museums and cultural centers in the area as well. Durango is 45 min, Telluride is 1.5 hrs away, and Moab is about 2.5 hours away-including Arches and Canyonlands National parks. The best/nearest airport is in Durango. Cortez has Denver Air (Key Lime Air) with connections to Denver and Phoenix. The nearest large international airport is in Salt Lake City or Albuquerque.

Camping in the Mesas

8 sites · Lodging, Tents15 acres · Dolores, Montezuma

This land was inhabited by the Ancient Anasazi and Pueblo people. The Anasazi Heritage Museum and archeological ruins are two miles away. There are ruins and sites on this land that have yet to be excavated. Many different ancient people came through this land, left and sites were inhabited by other people. One group of people would come and build upon the sites of another group, and taking part of their culture with them.

Canyon Trails Ranch

18 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents250 acres · Cortez, Montezuma

The homestead was built in 1911 and was one of the original postal pickups in the area. The ranch is located between Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and backs up to Canyon of the Ancients National Monument. Our family has lived in McElmo Canyon for over 40 years and the campground has hosted camping and outdoor educational groups since 1965. We are a family run ranch with an operating hay farm, horseback riding business, and carriage shop.

Zuma Bike Ranch

8 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Cortez, Montezuma

Zuma Bike Ranch invites you to ride.relax.repeat in the high desert of Southwest Colorado. Surround yourself with views of Mesa Verde National Park, Sleeping Ute and the San Juan mountains straight from your tent or camper van. Our goal is to encourage community among campers and bikers and connection with the land and its rich history. Zuma Bike Ranch resides on native lands of Puebloan and Ute peoples. At Zuma Bike Ranch, you will find purpose-built trails and mountain bike skills areas. We provide professional mountain bike instruction and guided rides for individuals and groups. You have immediate access to over 50 miles of world class singletrack at Phil’s World trail network. More mountain bike trails can be found nearby at the Aquaduct trail system in Mancos, Boggy Draw in Dolores and Sand Canyon at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. In less than an hour you can be riding high alpine terrain with access to the Colorado Trail. We’re 45 minutes from Durango and 120 minutes from Moab, UT. We keep things simple at Zuma Bike Ranch. This is to minimize impact on the land and our environment. Each camp site can accommodate two vehicles and two tents. We have a nice sun shower, potable water source, and porta potty on site. There are no lights but there are plenty of stars! Please pack out what you pack in. Visit our website for questions or to book a group or private lesson.

Dreamcatcher Farm

3 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Mancos, Montezuma

Once home to the anasazi and more recently part of a larger ranch, Dreamcatcher Farm is a now our little piece of heaven where we can come home and soak in the peacefulness. There is plenty of room to stretch your legs on 25 aces that connects to BLM land to the east.Learn more about this land:Private setting in the shadow of Mesa Verde National Park. Choose a secluded spot among the pinion and juniper trees or camp out on the ridge with views of Mesa Verde to the the west and the La Plata mountain to the the east. The stargazing is out of this world with almost no ambient light. There are 3 horses living on the property including Dreamcatcher a BLM mustang. If you get tired of your own cooking the town of Mancos is just 6 miles away, home of The Absolute Bakery where people drive from miles around to enjoy fresh homemade healthy breakfasts and lunches. Easy access from hwy 160 but you will feel like you’re miles away!

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Mountain View Glamping Getaway

2 sites · Lodging3 acres · Dolores, Montezuma

Our family has loved living on this property for almost 23 years now! Some of the things we appreciate about this land are the beautiful mountain views, the quiet peaceful setting, and the close proximity to all the things we love to do in the outdoors like lakes, rivers, hiking, fishing, camping, skiing...not to forget Mesa Verde National Park, Four Corners Monument, Mancos State Park, Durango, Telluride, and Cortez. Learn more about this land: Our Mountain View Glamping Getaway is the perfect place for anyone looking for stunning mountain views, a comfortable bed, a quiet county setting, and some "fancy camping." This place serves as a great basecamp for all sorts of fun with Mesa Verde National Park, the Four Corners National Monument, Durango, and Telluride all not far away! This cozy getaway comes with all the essentials like a big comfy bed, interior and exterior solar lighting, indoor table and chairs, games, nightstand, storage areas for your things, dresser/washing station, hand towels, outdoor seating, outdoor picnic table, outdoor shower, and a fan. If you need more than one bed's worth of campers, no worries! We also have two cots, sleeping bags, and pillows stored under the bed for you to set up and use indoors or even outdoors for sleeping under the stars! It's a comfy connection to living life outdoors where nature still happens, so enjoy a few bugs, the sounds of critters from cows to coyotes, or waking up to a deer in your front yard. If you don't opt to go outside, the tent may chase you there as it heats up in the middle of hot days then welcomes you back for the cool evenings and overnight. While there's no indoor plumbing, you'll have to go meet "John," our clean but simple porta-potty a short walk away (50 feet) across the pasture and past the large garden. Right next to that is the new shower with hot water available to our glampers!

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Sage Canyon

2 sites · Lodging39 acres · Towaoc, Montezuma

Stay on the flank of Sleeping Ute Mountain in historic McElmo Canyon just 40 minutes from Mesa Verde and 20 minutes from the town of Cortez. Featured in Better Homes 2012, the Cliff House is built right into the red rock cliff wall of a private red rock canyon alcove with comfortable amenities, internet, nearby petroglyphs and sweeping views down canyon. A perfect place to base yourself for your next creative endeavor or for rejuvenating and exploring in the wilds of the four corners.

Ol McDaniel Farm-Willow Tree Camper

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Glendale, Montezuma

Ol McDaniel Farm/Willow Tree Camper, is a private site with a modest and well loved camper for two with a half bath adjacent (no reliable hot water). As you can expect in southwest Colorado (Cortez), outdoor adventures abound. Limited but excellent dining in this rural area, please reach out for recommendations. Near Mesa Verde NP, world class fisheries, historic Durango Co, managed cyclist trails, and many other attractions.

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Mountain View Lodge

1 site · Lodging15 acres · Dolores, Montezuma

The lodge was built by Cecil & Brenda Dunn in the 80's. They used it as an assisted living facility and their family lived in part of it. They later turned it into a bed and breakfast. We bought it in January 2017 and started renovations. We hosted our first Mountain View Lodge guests in July of 2018. My wife JanElle and I really enjoy hosting guests and helping them make good memories while here in SW Colorado. We are a family of 7 and live in a separate home on this 15 acre property. We really enjoy the diversity of wildlife that we have, as well as the stream, woods, and views that make up this property. We think you will enjoy it too. So come visit SW Colorado and Mountain View Lodge!Learn more about this land:Enjoy pastoral views of Mesa Verde and wonderful sunsets behind Sleeping Ute Mountain while staying at the Wrangler's Roost at Mountain View Lodge. You will be 12 miles from the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park and close to Canyon of the Ancients, Four Corners Monument, McPhee Reservoir, the Dolores River, the Durango-Silverton Railroad, the San Juan National Forest, and many other sites. Explore ancient ruins, enjoy the wildlife and beautiful mountain scenery while you are here.

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SOMEWHERE Guest Ranchito

1 site · Lodging3 acres · Mancos, Montezuma

Located 3.5 miles from the town of Mancos, SOMEWHERE Guest Ranchito is the perfect home base for adventures of all kinds! Just fifteen minutes to Mesa Verde National Park, a short jaunt to Mancos State Park, close to Canyon of the Ancients and right next to the magnificent La Plata Mountains/San Juan National Forest. Hiking, Fishing, Biking Off-Roading and Exploring abound. Miles and miles of country roads, gravel and forest roads, hiking and single track right out the door! Telluride, Durango, Dolores and Cortez are nearby for day-trips. Somehere in the middle of Nowhere, close to Everything!

Sand Canyon Seed Gardens & Tipi

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Towaoc, Montezuma

Welcome to our organic vegetable seed farm! We are located right next to Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, a hiker's and biker's paradise full of Ancestral Puebloan ruins to explore. We love giving farm tours to share our diverse seed growing gardens, small milking goat herd, chicken flock and honey bees. Come enjoy the bounty, learn how to save your own vegetable seeds, find some eggs and cook up a tasty meal in our fully equipped outdoor kitchen! We have a beautiful RV site with electric and water hookups, multiple tent camp sites and a large tipi for a unique glamping experience! Enjoy our outdoor kitchen complete with gas stove, grill, sink, mini-frig and food storage. There is a composting toilet that uses sawdust with the best view in the county! Canyon of the Ancients National Monument is just outside the gate. Enjoy miles of hiking, mountain biking, ancient Puebloan ruins within 2 minutes walking distance, pottery shards and caverns to explore! Mesa Verde and Hovenweep are short drives away for more extensive Anasazi experiences. Families are welcome and kids love the animals, tipi and gardens.

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Sage Canyon

2 sites · Lodging39 acres · Towaoc, Montezuma

Stay on the flank of Sleeping Ute Mountain in historic McElmo Canyon just 40 minutes from Mesa Verde and 20 minutes from the town of Cortez. Featured in Better Homes 2012, the Cliff House is built right into the red rock cliff wall of a private red rock canyon alcove with comfortable amenities, internet, nearby petroglyphs and sweeping views down canyon. A perfect place to base yourself for your next creative endeavor or for rejuvenating and exploring in the wilds of the four corners.

Camping in the Mesas

8 sites · Lodging, Tents15 acres · Dolores, Montezuma

This land was inhabited by the Ancient Anasazi and Pueblo people. The Anasazi Heritage Museum and archeological ruins are two miles away. There are ruins and sites on this land that have yet to be excavated. Many different ancient people came through this land, left and sites were inhabited by other people. One group of people would come and build upon the sites of another group, and taking part of their culture with them.

Anasazi Sites @ Ancient Echoes

6 sites · RVs, Tents38 acres · Cortez, Montezuma

Under new stewardship beginning January, 2021, we have been working day and night for the past two and a half years caring for the land and renovating the historic lodge with a commitment to beauty, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and efficiency. This magical place, surrounded by over 500,000 acres of protected land, is a 38 acre desert oasis near Mesa Verde, Sand Canyon and Hovenweep. Pitch your tent or park your small pop up or tiny rv (under 20 feet) in a heritage orchard under and alongside magnificent red cliffs. Guests can enjoy produce from our community gardens, fruit from the orchard when ripe and a well stocked community kitchen to cook in, as well as gas and charcoal bar-b-ques. We also have a bathroom and hot shower designated for campers as well as an additional public bathroom in the main lodge. Guests have full access to the grounds with a variety of lovely sit spots throughout, consisting of hammocks, chairs, and tables with sun umbrellas where you can work on your computer (if you must, we do have fast reliable wifi), nap, read a good book, or daydream, as well as three unique red rock canyons that merge here, with pour overs that become rushing waterfalls when we are blessed with a good rain. Both an archeological and horticultural preserve, the property includes pear, apricot, cherry, mulberry, plum, and peach trees, as well as a 50 plus year old apple orchard planted by George Kelly, a renowned horticulturist from Denver who came here in the 1960's with his wife Sue to create an oasis in the desert. You will also find hundreds of mature native and introduced trees, annual and perennial flowers, native grasses, and cacti throughout the property. We also have a labyrinth that begins directly below Sleeping Ute Mountain range which guests may ambulate. Guests also have access to The Lodge, the original hacienda on the property built by George Kelly in the mid 1960's where we will be offering a delicious, creative, and healthy breakfast menu consisting primarily of local faire grown in the area, often by our neighbors here in the canyon, as well as local beer, wine, cider and small bites in the evening. (Please note: breakfast is no longer included in the price of your suite or campsite). You are welcome to relax at one of the tables in the shaded lodge patio, surrounded by perennial gardens and mature trees, as well as hang out and visit in the newly remodeled lodge living/dining room on a cozy couch in front of an aspen log gas fireplace. The space has plenty of board games to entertain, and fabulous art from all over the world. The lodge also has a wonderfully eclectic and fascinating library, curated by 4 different sets of stewards over 50 years, which you are welcome to explore and borrow from during your stay. There is a desk with a guest computer and printer for your use in the library, as well as maps of the area, brochures, and a public bathroom nearby. We border Canyons of the Ancients immediately to the North, a 174,000 acre National Monument with the largest concentration of Ancestral Puebloan ("cliff-dweller") and archeological sites in the United States. A favorite public access point to The Canyons of the Ancients is the Sand Canyon trailhead, a five minute drive from the property up the main road. It is visited by hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders alike. McElmo creek flows along the Southern Border of the property and the highest peak of The Ute Mountain Range towers over us to the South. This 300,000 plus acres of wild land was valued as a sacred place by the Weeminuche Ute band. It still plays an important role in the ceremonies of their descendants, the Ute Mountain Tribe, and is not open to the public. We are a genuine "oasis" on exquisite high desert land with profound ancient puebloan sites within steps. Guests have access to numerous significant, documented prehistoric Anasazi/Ancient Puebloan sites throughout the property, including the remains of a 13 room pueblo and 2 intact kivas, one of which has been restored by Road Scholar Groups, staying here over the past forty years, alongside archeologists from The Canyons of the Ancients. These sites date from the mid-Pueblo II to mid Pueblo III periods (ca. AD nine eighty- twelve twenty five) and guests are welcome to climb down inside the kivas and experience an intimate and awe inspiring encounter with the way our ancestors lived over a thousand years ago. Guests may follow our self-guided tour, originally known as “George Kelly’s 39-cent tour,” to visit each of the 12 main archeological sites on the property and learn about their history. It is very unusual to have this sort of intimacy with the ancients. Sutcliffe Vineyard, with exceptional biodynamic wines and fabulous atmosphere, is five minutes away down road G and is open every afternoon for wine tastings. You can book a trail ride into the Monument to see Ancestral sites with our immediate neighbors to the west, Rodney and Kristi Carriker of Canyon Trails Ranch, former stewards of Kelly Place from the early 1980's to 2004. Our neighbors up the driveway have fruit orchards galore (apples, pears, plums, apricots, and peaches) as well as locally raised lamb and pasture raised chickens. All we need to do is make a phone call and Greg will come down in his 4 wheeler with as many pasture raised fresh eggs as you want for a bargain. There are farmers and seed savers throughout the McElmo canyon, and local farm stands and farmers markets in the canyon, Cortez, Dolores, and Mancos can be found Wednesday through Saturday from June-October. Hovenweep is a thirty minute drive past the Sand canyon trail head and the entrance to Mesa Verde is a 40 minute drive back through Cortez. Ute Mountain Tribal park is an easy thirty minute drive towards four corners. Farther out you'll find Valley of the Gods, Canyon de Chelly, Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness area, Monument Valley, Chaco Canyon, Canyonlands National Park, and Arches National Park. Wonderful live music, art, restaurants and wild adventures are easily accessed in the nearby mountain ski/biking/hiking/rafting towns of Durango and Telluride. A little closer to home you can explore the mostly undiscovered Colorado towns of Mancos, a growing artist community and Dolores, known for the beauty of the McPhee Reservoir and the Dolores river that flows through this eclectic small town. Truly a magical, unique, and abundant place. Ancient Echoes @ Kelly Place is an ideal home base for your Southwest adventure.

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Lazy Rooster Ranch

5 sites · Lodging, Tents50 acres · Rico, Dolores

The ranch was the site of a sawmill in the early 1900s when the old Rio Grande Southern and Galloping Goose Railroads ran through the property along the Dolores River. All that’s left now is a little shack in the middle of the meadow and some remnants of the railroad tracks in the river.

Bright Star Campground

32 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Cortez, Montezuma

We have COMPLIMENTARY Wifi, Drinking Water, Ice, Hot Showers, Bathrooms, Shade, and an equipped Camper's Kitchen for our guests to enjoy from April 15 - Oct 15! There are TIPIS, CAMPING CABINS, TENT and BOONDOCK SITES. WE ALSO HAVE A NAVAJO HOGAN (wood yurt) OPEN-YEAR ROUND. All of our sites are not listed here. We can also accommodate groups and small events but not public events. We have a private covered group site as well. Bright Star Campground: Once used as a church camp, it is now a Campground for all to enjoy! We are a perfectly located vacation campground on 40 acres with amenities and wide-open spaces. Amenities include hot showers, an equipped community kitchen, a pavilion with hammocks, tables, ping pong, etc. Enjoy complimentary coffee, eggs, filtered drinking water and more. Bright Star Campground is located in the Great Sage Plain in the shadow of Mesa Verde National Park with panoramic mountain/mesa views of the Four Corners region, all only 5 miles southeast of Cortez. We are in an arid desert climate. Water is scarce, stored in cisterns for use in camp. Because of this we ask that you be conservative with water use in camp. We are a cannabis-friendly destination but ask that Cannabis use stay at your campsite, cabin or tipi. There are many things to do/see nearby: Mesa Verde National Park, Canyons of the Ancients, Hovenweep National Monument and Phil's World Mountain Biking. Raft down the Dolores river, maybe rent a SUP or kayak and chill on a quiet reservoir. There are museums and cultural centers in the area as well. Durango is 45 min, Telluride is 1.5 hrs away, and Moab is about 2.5 hours away-including Arches and Canyonlands National parks. The best/nearest airport is in Durango. Cortez has Denver Air (Key Lime Air) with connections to Denver and Phoenix. The nearest large international airport is in Salt Lake City or Albuquerque.

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Canyon Trails Ranch

18 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents250 acres · Cortez, Montezuma

The homestead was built in 1911 and was one of the original postal pickups in the area. The ranch is located between Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and backs up to Canyon of the Ancients National Monument. Our family has lived in McElmo Canyon for over 40 years and the campground has hosted camping and outdoor educational groups since 1965. We are a family run ranch with an operating hay farm, horseback riding business, and carriage shop.

Dreamcatcher Farm

3 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Mancos, Montezuma

Once home to the anasazi and more recently part of a larger ranch, Dreamcatcher Farm is a now our little piece of heaven where we can come home and soak in the peacefulness. There is plenty of room to stretch your legs on 25 aces that connects to BLM land to the east.Learn more about this land:Private setting in the shadow of Mesa Verde National Park. Choose a secluded spot among the pinion and juniper trees or camp out on the ridge with views of Mesa Verde to the the west and the La Plata mountain to the the east. The stargazing is out of this world with almost no ambient light. There are 3 horses living on the property including Dreamcatcher a BLM mustang. If you get tired of your own cooking the town of Mancos is just 6 miles away, home of The Absolute Bakery where people drive from miles around to enjoy fresh homemade healthy breakfasts and lunches. Easy access from hwy 160 but you will feel like you’re miles away!

Camping in the Mesas

8 sites · Lodging, Tents15 acres · Dolores, Montezuma

This land was inhabited by the Ancient Anasazi and Pueblo people. The Anasazi Heritage Museum and archeological ruins are two miles away. There are ruins and sites on this land that have yet to be excavated. Many different ancient people came through this land, left and sites were inhabited by other people. One group of people would come and build upon the sites of another group, and taking part of their culture with them.

Zuma Bike Ranch

8 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Cortez, Montezuma

Zuma Bike Ranch invites you to ride.relax.repeat in the high desert of Southwest Colorado. Surround yourself with views of Mesa Verde National Park, Sleeping Ute and the San Juan mountains straight from your tent or camper van. Our goal is to encourage community among campers and bikers and connection with the land and its rich history. Zuma Bike Ranch resides on native lands of Puebloan and Ute peoples. At Zuma Bike Ranch, you will find purpose-built trails and mountain bike skills areas. We provide professional mountain bike instruction and guided rides for individuals and groups. You have immediate access to over 50 miles of world class singletrack at Phil’s World trail network. More mountain bike trails can be found nearby at the Aquaduct trail system in Mancos, Boggy Draw in Dolores and Sand Canyon at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. In less than an hour you can be riding high alpine terrain with access to the Colorado Trail. We’re 45 minutes from Durango and 120 minutes from Moab, UT. We keep things simple at Zuma Bike Ranch. This is to minimize impact on the land and our environment. Each camp site can accommodate two vehicles and two tents. We have a nice sun shower, potable water source, and porta potty on site. There are no lights but there are plenty of stars! Please pack out what you pack in. Visit our website for questions or to book a group or private lesson.

Bright Star Campground

32 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Cortez, Montezuma

We have COMPLIMENTARY Wifi, Drinking Water, Ice, Hot Showers, Bathrooms, Shade, and an equipped Camper's Kitchen for our guests to enjoy from April 15 - Oct 15! There are TIPIS, CAMPING CABINS, TENT and BOONDOCK SITES. WE ALSO HAVE A NAVAJO HOGAN (wood yurt) OPEN-YEAR ROUND. All of our sites are not listed here. We can also accommodate groups and small events but not public events. We have a private covered group site as well. Bright Star Campground: Once used as a church camp, it is now a Campground for all to enjoy! We are a perfectly located vacation campground on 40 acres with amenities and wide-open spaces. Amenities include hot showers, an equipped community kitchen, a pavilion with hammocks, tables, ping pong, etc. Enjoy complimentary coffee, eggs, filtered drinking water and more. Bright Star Campground is located in the Great Sage Plain in the shadow of Mesa Verde National Park with panoramic mountain/mesa views of the Four Corners region, all only 5 miles southeast of Cortez. We are in an arid desert climate. Water is scarce, stored in cisterns for use in camp. Because of this we ask that you be conservative with water use in camp. We are a cannabis-friendly destination but ask that Cannabis use stay at your campsite, cabin or tipi. There are many things to do/see nearby: Mesa Verde National Park, Canyons of the Ancients, Hovenweep National Monument and Phil's World Mountain Biking. Raft down the Dolores river, maybe rent a SUP or kayak and chill on a quiet reservoir. There are museums and cultural centers in the area as well. Durango is 45 min, Telluride is 1.5 hrs away, and Moab is about 2.5 hours away-including Arches and Canyonlands National parks. The best/nearest airport is in Durango. Cortez has Denver Air (Key Lime Air) with connections to Denver and Phoenix. The nearest large international airport is in Salt Lake City or Albuquerque.

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