Colorado Dude Ranch - Trout Fishing in Colorado - This colorado guest ranch was started primarily as a first-class fishing lodge. It is without doubt, a fisherman’s paradise and the fishing here is second to none.

Before the rodeo.

True love.

Looking out from Charity...

Backcountry all-day ride.

Your Hosts: The Van Berkum Family
P. O. Box 458 - 1484 FDR 250 - Antonito, CO 81120
Phones: 800-633-3397 // 719-376-2440 - FAX: 719-376-5659
Email Address: rainbowtroutranch@earthlink.net

LODGING: Cabins || Ranch Meals

At the heart of the ranch is the magnificent lodge. This giant spruce-log structure rises 40ft at the apexes with high windows that spill light and at its center, a mighty double sided fireplace inlaid with turquoise that separates the dining room from the comfortably arranged couches and living areas of the East Room. The lodge also houses the Library, the Office/Trading Post, Rec Room and kitchen, and is skirted on three sides by a vast porch complete with rocking chairs and hummingbirds. Nearby are the heated outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and the volleyball/basketball court.

The ranch buildings form a secluded cluster overlooking the valley and the river below. The surrounding country is completely unspoiled and the scene brings new appreciation to the word serenity. Below the lodge lie the river and the meadows in which the horses pasture. Here also are the barn, corrals, arena and a beautiful riverside area for ranch cookouts. A mile and a half of private fishing is here at your doorstep, not to mention many creeks and lakes within an easy hike or drive.

Comfortable RTR Cabins - The guest cabins are picturesquely grouped amongst the aspen and Ponderosa pine close to the lodge. Configurations vary from quaint two-bedroom cabins to larger three-bedroom cabins with living rooms and fireplaces. All are beautifully appointed in western themes and each has a wonderful porch and view. The cabins are unique in that most are built from aspen logs, as opposed to the more common pine. Daily housekeeping is provided for all cabins.






Various shots inside and out of our cabins...

LODGING: Cabins || Ranch Meals

Ranch Meals - Each meal is a special occasion here at the ranch. Our chef is a graduate of the Denver Culinary School of Arts and we take great care in the preparation and serving of every dish. This is home cooking in the traditional sense. Most everything is prepared from scratch, and baking is a specialty. In addition to the wonderful entrees such as steak, ribs, fresh trout, tenderloin and turkey, we always have an abundance of vegetables, fruits and salads. Meals are served family style with all you care to eat. Consideration is given to the requirements of children as well as those with special dietary needs. During the week we take advantage of the wonderful weather by having frequent barbecue cookouts, which are always a highlight.

While we do not serve alcohol, we do have a BYOB policy here at the ranch. You can either ship or bring your own alcohol, or we’d be happy to pick up what you request on our twice-weekly town runs.

Main dining room...

Doug cooking steaks at the Saturday evening
cookout near the river.

Whether at the riverside barbeque, pool cookout or in the magnificent dining room at the lodge, meals are a great time here at Rainbow Trout Ranch. Families can sit together, or mingle and meet new friends amongst other guests or staff members. The coffee is hot and delicious, the desserts are mouthwatering and there is always something fun to do afterwards…