Activities for Every Season & Every Adventurer
An A-la-Carte menu; UNIQUE in the industry!
Routt County is heaven on earth for the recreationalist. Elk River Guest Ranch is your base in that heaven, your support for adventures of living the life. We have the cozy cabins and serene basecamp, surrounded by river and forest, from which you can explore all your Rocky Mountain fantasies. Here at Elk River Guest Ranch we pride ourselves on our A-la-Carte Activities menu, which allows you to have the Guest Ranch experience that you want…this is unique to Guest Ranches where a package deal is the general rule. Here you are free to design the experience you will remember forever.
While our major recreational activities are here from the ranch, we have also partnered with other adventure providers in the area to provide the broadest selection of experiences for the benefit of our Guest. Feel free to counsel with us regarding your specific recreational desires so we can guide you to your desired outdoor adventure activity. On our listings, we have provided links to our favorite resource providers so you can visit their sites to see what they offer.
Be sure to enjoy our Photo Gallery and listing of available activities below.
Routt County is heaven on earth for the recreationalist. Elk River Guest Ranch is your base in that heaven, your support for adventures of living the life. We have the cozy cabins and serene basecamp, surrounded by river and forest, from which you can explore all your Rocky Mountain fantasies. Here at Elk River Guest Ranch we pride ourselves on our A-la-Carte Activities menu, which allows you to have the Guest Ranch experience that you want…this is unique to Guest Ranches where a package deal is the general rule. Here you are free to design the experience you will remember forever.
While our major recreational activities are here from the ranch, we have also partnered with other adventure providers in the area to provide the broadest selection of experiences for the benefit of our Guest. Feel free to counsel with us regarding your specific recreational desires so we can guide you to your desired outdoor adventure activity. On our listings, we have provided links to our favorite resource providers so you can visit their sites to see what they offer.
Be sure to enjoy our Photo Gallery and listing of available activities below.
- Kayaking: An essential mountain experience guided by our own Mountain Sports Kayak School www.mountainsportskayak.com/
- Paddle boarding: The newest greatest fun on the river… get some! www.mountainsportskayak.com/
- Fishing: Brooklyn Outfitters; Charlie Smith is a top guide there… we’ll get’m for you! Knows all the spots! www.brooklynoutfitter.com/
- Horseback riding adventures: Our trails to the forest are waiting! steamboathorses.com/ hahnspeakroadhouse.com/
- Steamboat Lake activities: Numerous water sports, spectacular settings! www.mountainsportskayak.com/
- Pearl Lake activities: Picnic and watersports www.mountainsportskayak.com/
- Rafting: The River is the thing! And Rafting gets you in it! www.buckingrainbow.com/elk-river.html
- Biking: We know the trails; we’ll set you straight! Be See’n you at the front desk! www.steamboatchamber.com/activities/biking/mountain-biking/
- Hiking: Covering ground, looking around, digging the sound, isn’t it grand! Talk to us. www.outdoorproject.com/united-states/colorado/zirkel-circle-hike
- Bird watching: Singing the song, swinging the wing, flaunting the bling, take a look it’s keen! Most anywhere, but we’ll get you going… www.yampatika.org/
- Golfing: With several options in the area, the tee’s await! rollingstoneranchgolf.com/
- Strawberry Park Hot Springs: Spectacular spot in North Routt County strawberryhotsprings.com/
- Rock Climb: Go where few go! Vertical! steamboatclimbing.com/
- Snow shoe tours: We have all kinds of options including moonlight tours w guides!
- Snowmobiling: less than 5 minutes down the road! www.steamboatsnowmobile.com/high-mountain-snowmobile-tours.html
- Steamboat Hot Springs: RELAX www.oldtownhotsprings.org/
- Massage: On Site. Call 970-209-2914 for availability
- Picnic: Talk to us about getting to a sweet spot!
- Fishcreek falls: Take a hike! www.steamboatchamber.com/activities/hiking/fish-creek-falls/
- Steamboat Ski Area: One of the best in the World! www.steamboat.com/
- Dog Sled Tours: An experience with furry friends! www.snowbuddydogsledtours.com/
- Steamboat Springs town information (steamboatchamber.com)