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FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED 



Since 1980 

Call/Text 970-779-0255

FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED 



Since 1980 

Call/Text 970-779-0255

Welcome to Canyon Trails Ranch

We operate a family-owned ranch in McElmo Canyon, with horseback riding, secluded camping/glamping, a carriage shop, and chuckwagon catering. 


We are located 1 mile east of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, between Mesa Verde National Park and Hovenweeep National Monument.


Rodney, Kristie, Jessica, and Joe

Call/Text 970-779-0255

Canyon Trails Ranch

Horseback Rides

Come and join us for a horse riding adventure through the breathtaking Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. We offer three different rides, where you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable wrangler who will guide you to explore the sites of the ancestral Puebloan people who lived here a thousand years ago. Our educational and guided trips typically depart between 8:00-9:00 am.

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Horse Trailer & RV sites

We are situated in a remote, high desert, red rock canyon on a 250-acre horse ranch. The Canyons of the Ancients National Monument trailhead and ancestral Puebloan sites are only a five-minute walk from our campground. 


We offer Horse Trailer and RV sites with water and electricity,

 but no sewer.

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Glamping Wagons

PIONEER and RANCHER:

Our Shepherd Wagons offer 

cute and unique glamping options. We have two small wagons available. *Sleeps two people per wagon.


CONESTOGA:

If you're looking for something bigger, our Conestoga Wagon might

 be perfect for you. 

*Sleeps four people. 

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Tent Sites

 We have basic tent sites with access to shared amenities. At our secluded campground, you can enjoy the views of red rock canyons and the Sleeping Ute Mountain at a quiet, rustic, cowboy campground.

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Carriage Shop & Repairs

 See the onsite working carriage shop with over 400 wheelwright tools from the late 1800s. 

Wagon sales, restorations, repairs, and wheelwright services are available. 

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Chuckwagon Catering

We offer custom chuckwagon catering for special events using our authentic late 1800s chuckwagon as the perfect backdrop for a memorable event with 

 dutch-oven meals. 

970-565-2124

Horseback Rides Cortez, Horse/Rv Sites and Glamping Wagons

Cortez Colorado

Located at Mile Marker 15 on County Road G.

Canyon Trails Ranch

13935 County Road G, Cortez, Colorado 81321, United States

Horse Rides and Campground: 970-779-0255 jessica.canyontrailsranch@gmail.com Carriage Shop and Catering: 970-565-2124 rodney@canyontrailsranch.com

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