C Lazy U Ranch

Rustic Meets Refined in Celebration of the Western Tradition.

C Lazy U Ranch adds rich tradition and a refined touch of class to your CO dude ranch experience. Where the guests are invited to do anything they want or nothing at all! This Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Lodge offers legendary cuisine and service plus boundless recreation ranging from horse back riding, tennis & glamour camping, to sleigh rides, nordic skiing & private Snow Cat downhill skiing. Relax in the spring fed pool & hot tub, and treat yourself to the full-service "Lazy You Spa" that's uniquely stretched over the Colorado River. It's the only guest ranch in North America to have received the coveted AAA Five-Diamond and the Mobil Five-Star Awards. Through it all, you’re surrounded by rustically elegant appointments made more special by a ranch family tradition dating back to 1919.

Price Range: $220 - $370
Size: N/A
Open Season: Year Round
Kids Allowed: Yes
Pets Allowed: No
Restaurant Onsite: Yes
Conference Facility: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Winter Park
Nearest Lake/River: Willow Creek Reservoir
Languages: N/A

All Inclusive

Seven-night summer packages at the C Lazy U are all-inclusive, with lodging, a personal horse and a variety of activities. Ask about “Kids Stay Free” weeks! In winter, the C Lazy U offers two-night minimum stays. Personal consultations are available to arrive at the Colorado luxury ranch vacation just for your family!

Dude Ranch

At the heart of the C Lazy U is its herd of more than 175 horses and professional, friendly wranglers, along with a 12,000-sq.-ft. heated outdoor riding arena that hosts the afternoon family “Shodeo.” Year-round guided trail rides are for all ages and experience levels; kids five and under will love the ranch’s pony!

Family

Far from just a CO dude ranch, the C Lazy U is a total family adventure. The kids programs are not add-ons; they’re part of the tradition, with supervised activities that have taught confidence and independence since 1949. And the array of year-round facilities, including the new Lazy You spa, ensures family fun for all.

Fishing

The C Lazy U is an Orvis®-endorsed Colorado fishing lodge. Which means whether you’re fly fishing on the ranch’s stocked pond, wade fishing on two miles of private stream or enjoying half- or full-day guided fishing trips on the Fraser and Colorado Rivers, your equipment, guides and locations will be excellent in every way.

Hunting

Along with private, guided elk and deer hunts among 16,000 acres of Colorado land each fall, the C Lazy U Ranch offers a trap shooting range and complimentary archery, all with the highest-quality equipment and instruction. Guided Colorado hunting – the finest experience in the West - is limited and offered annually.

Luxury

The C Lazy U Ranch is the only guest ranch in North America to have received the Mobil Five Star and the AAA Five Diamond Awards, and it did that for 25 years. This Colorado ranch offers the highest standards in each of its activities and facilities, including the accommodations, the fine dining and the new Lazy You spa.

Mountain

This is more than a Rocky Mountain ranch vacation – it’s a total experience, and an incomparable outdoor playground. Let the C Lazy U take you on guided horseback rides, or arrange for the finest whitewater rafting trips, mountain biking excursions and much more. You can even explore Rocky Mountain National Park nearby!

Ski

In the winter the C Lazy U transforms into a world of onsite Colorado downhill and cross country skiing. The staff can take you Snow Cat skiing to the freshest untouched powder on recently-expanded downhill terrain, or along 25km of groomed cross country trails. Ask about resort ski packages to nearby Winter Park Resort!

Spa

With a breathtaking layout over the Colorado River – complete with glass floors – the new Lazy You spa at the C Lazy U is a Colorado spa getaway like you’ve never imagined. Enjoy Swedish and deep tissue massage, along with facials, wraps and even acupuncture. The C Lazy U also offers Yoga and personal training classes!

Cabins And Cottages

Guest rooms at the C Lazy U are private and filled with rustic elegance, situated throughout the property and featuring stone fireplaces and regional-style luxury furnishings. Each room is serviced daily including housekeeping, bed turndown and fresh fruit delivery; an especially secluded cabin is ideal for CO honeymoons!

Guesthouse

In addition to the homesites available at the C Lazy U, accommodations include family-style units with children’s rooms, and luxury amenities such as stocked mini-bars and jetted tubs. This is a Colorado dude ranch experience with all the comforts of home, plus added style!

Activities

Amenities

Conferences

The C Lazy U offers flexible multi-purpose space and facilitated, unique team building activities for groups of up to 80 people, September through May. Inquire now!

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Reunions

The C Lazy U offers customized family reunion packages featuring all Ranch activities, a kid's program and more! Families of 40 or more can be hosted exclusively. Inquire now!

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Weddings

With awe-inspiring backdrops, unique venues, cozy lodging and 'five spur' treatment, the C Lazy U is the ultimate place to create your Colorado dream wedding. Inquire now!

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