Colorado Dude Ranch - Family Guest Ranch, Fishing Lodge in Colorado Rockies

Welcome to Your Wild West Home on the Range

Imagine you could simply turn back the hands of time and transport yourself back to an era of living spontaneously and at one with the land, all the while exploring new frontiers with nary a care in the world. Well, now you can. Welcome to America’s Ultimate 5-Star Family Dude Ranch – your new home on the range! Welcome to Rainbow Trout Ranch.

Deep in the heart of the old Wild West, where legends the likes of none other than Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid whiled away the hours and roamed the rugged backcountry scheming out their next great daring capers, Rainbow Trout Ranch offers up an exhilarating and memorable riding adventure of a lifetime.

As you wind your way through our magically timeless old west trails, some have even shared that if you listen very closely, you can still yet hear the banter and ballyhoo of a bygone generation of adventurers making their way on through to the lands of dreams and promise.

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Down-Home Tradition & Hospitality

The spirit of old fashioned western hospitality lives large at Rainbow Trout Ranch. Meals are served generously and prepared family style. Conversation flows cheeringly, while evenings are filled with sing-alongs, dancing, live music, or simply a quiet night of stargazing or late night fireside chat – whatever suits your fancy!

Legendary Wild West Riding

Imagine spectacular all-day rides in the rugged Colorado backcountry, where Wild West pioneers and the legends of lore saddled up to their destinies. Ride in the backdrop of cascading waterfalls, multi-colored cliffs and pristine rivers and lakes, as you’re transported back to an idyllic era in time.

Fantastic Trophy Fly-fishing

It goes without saying why we’re called Rainbow Trout Ranch. With over a mile and a half of exceptional private angling on the Conejos River – a tributary of the legendary Rio Grande flowing directly through our property, you’ll quickly see why we’re guest rated as one of the top five fly-fishing ranches in the country.

All About Family Adventure

An RTR vacation is the perfect exclusive family getaway. Teens and kids of all ages rave about the whole new world of fun and adventure they get to experience while connecting with family and friends just like in the good ol’ days. At RTR we’re big on tradition, big on families and big on fun. Can you say Yeeha?

Down-Home Tradition & Hospitality

Exclusive Historic Setting

Combining the splendor of the Rocky Mountains and the enchantment of the New Mexico Southwest, it’s no wonder Wild West legends the likes of none other than Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and gang whiled away the hours in the magnificent backcountry paradise we get to call home.