15 min to entrance
Mesa Verde National Park
See the largest archaeological preserve in America — cliff dwellings built over 700 years ago, just a twelve-mile drive from the ranch.
Things to See & Do
Basecamp for the Great Southwest.
Seven-hundred-year-old cliff dwellings, world-class singletrack, historic main streets and nationally recognized cider — all starting from your cabin porch.
The headliners
Six trips worth the drive — none of them long.
10 minutes away
Local Mancos
Take a stroll down the historic main street — galleries, coffee, craft drinks and small-town charm. P.S. It's pronounced MAIN-kiss. See for yourself why they say it's “where the West still lives.”
5 miles away
San Juan National Forest
Endless exploring and ample recreation moments from the ranch — whatever your interest, it's at your fingertips. Cross-country ski trails start practically out our back door.
Phil's World · Aqueduct · Boggy Draw · Aspen Loop
World-class mountain biking
1–2 hour drive · XC out the back door
Ski areas & winter trails
Shopping · food · craft drinks
Historic towns all around
The full list
Ask us about local happenings — here's where to start.
Local area
- Mancos State Park & Jackson Lake next door
- Mesa Verde National Park 12 mi
- San Juan National Forest 5 mi
- Chicken Creek Trail System
- Aqueduct BLM Trail System
- Phil's World Trail System
- Canyons of the Ancients / Sand Canyon
- Cottonwood Off-Leash Dog Park
- Local Artisans of Mancos
- The Hogan Trading Post
- Boyle Park
Eat & drink
- Mancos Brewery & Pizza
- Fenceline Cidery & food truck
- Rio Cantina & food truck
- Global Kitchen
- The Boat House
- Red Wolf Coffee
- The M Bar
- Fahrenheit Coffee
- Zuma Natural Foods
- P&D Grocery and Pizza
- Chavalos Mexican
- Columbine Bar & Grill
- Absolute Bakery
- Dolores River Brewery
- Sutcliffe Winery
Worth the day trip
- Telluride
- Durango
- Four Corners National Monument
- Durango Hot Springs
- Purgatory Ski Resort
- Million Dollar Highway
- Silverton
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
- Moab
- Arches National Park
- Canyonlands National Park
Come do it all — sleep well after.
Don't hesitate to ask us about local happenings. We know the good spots.