Smith Fork Ranch
Smith Fork Ranch, a historic dude ranch sitting in the middle of a million acres of national forest in Colorado, raises the bar with its buyout-only concept. Six fit-for-a-billionaire log cabins are immaculately done—and recently refreshed—with a mix of designer and antique Western furniture, including the main lodge (Marley’s Lodge) with six suites, a chef’s kitchen, and gym. Take your pick of bedrooms across the property: There are 17 that sleep 30 comfortably. Also distinctive to the property is its spa fashioned out of restored 1950s Spartan wagons next to the river, which travel master Kevin Jackson loves for the “amazing natural sound during treatment.” The response has been big—the ranch was nearly fully booked for 2025. Look at your calendar now to plan those exclusive fly-fishing, horseback-riding, multigen- or family-and-friend retreats.
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- Address
- 45362 Needle Rock Road, Crawford, CO 81415
- Phone
- +1 970 519 2314
- Website
- smithforkranch.com
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Smith Fork Ranch, a historic dude ranch sitting in the middle of a million acres of national forest in Colorado, raises the bar with its buyout-only concept. Six fit-for-a-billionaire log cabins are immaculately done—and recently refreshed—with a mix of designer and antique Western furniture, including the main lodge (Marley’s Lodge) with six suites, a chef’s kitchen, and gym. Take your pick of bedrooms across the property: There are 17 that sleep 30 comfortably.
Also distinctive to the property is its spa fashioned out of restored 1950s Spartan wagons next to the river, which travel master Kevin Jackson loves for the “amazing natural sound during treatment.” The response has been big—the ranch was nearly fully booked for 2025. Look at your calendar now to plan those exclusive fly-fishing, horseback-riding, multigen- or family-and-friend retreats.
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At a Glance
- Scenic
- Rustic
- Classic
- Intimate
- Cozy
- Group Retreat
- Celebration
- Family Vacation
- Weekend Escape
- Romantic Getaway
- Destination Wedding
- Historic Building
- Private Villa
- Panoramic View
- Garden
- Wi Fi
- Mountain
- Garden
- Wi Fi
Exclusive-use luxury guest ranch in a serene Rocky Mountain river valley, combining rustic historic log buildings with refined, attentive hospitality and farm-to-table cuisine, surrounded by expansive wilderness and mountain views.