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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

Near Mesa Verde National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the West Entrance Booth - 134A.

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Rodney and Family is a Star Host

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

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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97 ratings · 49 reviews

Elaine H.recommends

November 4, 2024

Site 2 - Canyon Trails Ranch RV no Stall

Wonderful hosts and sites!

Man, what a beautiful space to call "home" for a few days! The solace alone gives this spot a 10! Great communication from camp hosts, when meeting us and when needed, without our prompting! Thank you Rodney and Jessica! You're within 40ish minutes from Mesa Verde NP and the campsite is within walking distance to Canyons of the Ancients hike! AMAZING! The visitor center is so worth the visit before venturing out - about a 40 minute drive from the campsite. This spot is already tugging me back!

James O.recommends

October 22, 2024

Site 3 - Canyon Trails Ranch RV no Stall

Wow Canyon Trails is amazing! Rodney and family were very welcoming and the camp setup is great, with all the amenities you need, but with a feel of wild camping. We really enjoyed the chuck wagon kitchen for cooking meals. Would also recommend a trip to the Sutcliffe Vineyard down the road, amazing wines and close enough to walk back to camp! Would love to come back some time soon.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Location

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