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Canyon Trails Ranch

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· Cortez, Montezuma, Colorado
250 acres hosted by Rodney And Family C.
3 lodging sites · 12 RV/tent sites · 2 tent sites
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Near Mesa Verde National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the West Entrance Booth - 134A.
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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.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Cave
Desert
Forest
Hot spring
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94 ratings · 47 reviews
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Andrea D.recommends
September 25, 2024
Site 1 - Canyon Trails Ranch Tent sites
My husband and I, plus our two dogs, loved tent camping at Canyon Trails Ranch! We were able to meet and talk with Rodney and Joe, who were both so kind and welcoming. It was great having a place to shower on site, and the chuck wagon cooking area was a fun place to whip up some meals. Would highly recommend!
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Mark I.recommends
April 10, 2024
Conestoga Wagon
We stayed in the Conestoga wagon during a heavy rain and wind storm and enjoyed the sound of the storm. The wagon is warm, and welcoming and very roomy. The views from the front door are lovely and we were able to take a long walk on the private road. Rodney and family were so very kind and friendly. I would highly recommend staying in this quiet haven.
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Margaret T.recommends
April 2, 2024
Site 1 - Canyon Trails Ranch Tent sites
This was a beautiful location. Rodney and Family were great. It was early season and we were the only ones here and it was super special to have the place to ourselves.
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Angela A.recommends
March 24, 2024
Site 3 - Canyon Trails Ranch RV no Stall
So much thought, and love went into the design of this awesome place! The views of Sleeping Ute Mountain are superb! The amenities are great, a bit of a walk to the bath house but can enjoy the night sky on the way. We especially loved the chuck wagon dining area, with fire pits, propane grill, and nostalgic throwback to an earlier era. Super nice hosts - the antithesis to KOA franchise experience. You won’t be disappointed!
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Victoria W.recommends
December 28, 2023
The Rancher Wagon
Wonderful winter stay! Amazing surroundings, was only one there when my dog and I stayed. The wood burning stove was warm and the space was very well put together. Lots of great potential for group trip with friends / family.
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Heather S.recommends
December 11, 2023
Site 1 - Canyon Trails Ranch RV no Stall
Canyon Trails Ranch ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This site is .25 miles from the Sand Canyon Trailhead at Canyon of the Ancients, and sits at the base of Sleeping Ute Mountain. Because of the cold weather we were dry camping, and didn’t have access to water at the site because of freezing temps, but still had electric hookups for our camper. The views at Rodney’s property are stunning, and he very graciously gave us a tour of his ranch and shop which are located just down the road from the campsite. He also recommended lunch at the Lounging Lizard in Cortez, which we hit on our way to the Canyons of the Ancient’s Visitor Center and Museum after hiking in the Monument the previous day, and the food there was excellent! This is a beautiful place to camp, with unparalleled access to hiking in the Monument….would definitely camp here again!
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Cortez, Montezuma, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Diné Bikéyah, Pueblos, and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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