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Colorado Sports Ranch & Refuge

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· Moffat, Saguache, Colorado
160 acres hosted by Lisa R.
2 tent sites
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Near Great Sand Dunes National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Great Sand Dunes.
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High up in the San Luis Valley, the Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge occupies over 150 acres. Joyful Journey Hot Springs is 10 minutes away, and Great Sand Dunes National Park is visible from the property. The ranch is uniquely suited to athletes and other fitness enthusiasts with a 5k running/walking trail and a well stocked indoor/outdoor gym with kettlebells, TRX equipment, squat and bench racks, plyo boxes, bands, rowing and cycling machines, basketball hoop, and all manner of agility equipment. Gym cost is $10 per person or $25 for a group of four. Gym users must sign a liability waiver. The camping area is about 1/4 mile from the main house and about 500 meters from the gym and potable water. The highest concentration of 14,000 foot peaks in Colorado is in this area with trail heads in nearby Crestone. Rock climbers and rock hounds will enjoy Penitente Canyon about 40 minutes west. White water rafting and all manner of paddling are available on the Arkansas River in nearby Salida, as is access to some of the finest mountain biking in the world, particularly the Monarch Crest Trail. World class fly fishing can be found on the Arkansas River, and Blue Mesa Reservoir is home to all varieties of trout, pike, and kokanee salmon. We are happy to arrange tours with local guides and adventure providers. The Colorado Sports Ranch and Refugee is a working, off-grid, sustainable homestead. Horses, goats, chickens, ducks, turkeys, dogs, cats, and a donkey all share the property. Animal tours are available.
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24 ratings · 10 reviews
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Cameron S.recommends
June 5, 2023
Colorado Sports Ranch & Refuge
Great off grid, quiet and spacious camping spot. Lots of amenities and the homestead is really cool to see. Lisa is a great host, I would absolutely recommend a stay here!
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Christy D.doesn't recommend
June 24, 2019
Colorado Sports Ranch & Refuge
Lots of confusion
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Laurie R.recommends
June 12, 2019
Colorado Sports Ranch & Refuge
Stunning sunset and amazing views
The views were amazing and it felt very private. The only issue we had was the wind (that is how the Sand Dunes were built!). It was insanely strong for several hours and our tent was filled with a fine dust. I would just keep this in mind when pitching a tent - the wind blows from west to east. Other than that, we loved it and the host was very nice and friendly.
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Martha D.recommends
June 12, 2019
Colorado Sports Ranch & Refuge
Such an amazing spot, not far from the dunes and super private. Definitely ask for the animal tour and buy some fresh duck or chicken eggs! Thanks Lisa!
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Margaret L.recommends
June 5, 2019
Colorado Sports Ranch & Refuge
We had an amazing stay here! The animals at the ranch were very sweet. I bonded with the goats and the cat while my boyfriend loved the donkey, Peggy, and the horse! Lisa is a great host, making us delicious coffee, introducing us to her dogs, and giving us a tour of her homestead. The campsite has beautiful views.
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Kelly K.recommends
May 31, 2019
Colorado Sports Ranch & Refuge
Amazing campsite
Colorado Sports Ranch and Refuge was amazing! The views from the campsite are stunning. There are a 3 campsites, but all feel very private. Lisa was a great host and my boyfriend and I felt super comfortable staying there 2 nights. The bathroom in the RV a short walk away and fresh water made it even easier. Sunsets by the fire were magical with the mountains in the background. One note is that there isn't any natural shade, so if you are planning to hang out during the day or go in the middle of summer, might recommend some kind of shaded canopy. Overall, 10/10.
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Moffat, Saguache, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Diné Bikéyah, Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), 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
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Hosted by Lisa R.

Joined in December 2017
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