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  • Established

    late 1800's. Guest ranch since 1919

  • Owner

    Family Owned and and Operated

  • Manager

    Jeremy Belnap

  • Tel

    720-513-3933

  • Open

    All year

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    Summer: $568 - $956
    Winter: $395 - $565

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    Summer: $568 - $757
    Winter: $195 - $305

  • Minimum Stay

    Summer: 1 week
    Winter: 2 days

  • Maximum Guests

    95

  • Works with travel agents?

    Yes

  • Great For

    Romance, Action & adventure, Peace & quiet, Pampering, Solitude, Diverse scenery

  • Memberships

    Dude Ranch Association, Colorado Dude Ranch Association and Orvis Endorsed
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Since 1919, the award-winning C Lazy U luxury guest ranch has been celebrated around the world for its rich history, rustic elegance, legendary cuisine and signature 5-Spur Service.

There is something for everyone at C Lazy U - kids enjoy adventure and discovery, while adults do everything they want - or nothing at all. Corporations and groups can also enjoy this all-inclusive ranch as a simple and secluded retreat destination.

Good time to go

The ranch is open all year round, and it's never a bad time to visit.

Children at the Lodge

Great for children aged 3 and over

For more than half a century, experienced ranch counselors have refined a program that teaches children and teens skills that build confidence and independence. The program revolves around horseback riding every day. Kids aged 3-5 are given pony rides, while older kids are taken on guided trail rides and given lessons in horsemanship according to their age and skill level.

Between rides, the kids flock to the Patio House to swim, play table tennis or air hockey, shoot pool or play outside. Counselors are with the children all day to supervise their activities, even during nap time for the little ones. Archery, scavenger hunts, Capture-the-Flag, volleyball, rowing boats, fishing, cookouts, hay rides and a carnival are just some of the added children’s activities. Winter offers ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing and sledding. There is also a supervised children's center with reading, games, and arts and crafts. The Teen Program includes off-site trips such as hiking and overnight camping, white water rafting, and heading off to a local rodeo.

There is a balance of family time and adventure time: during breakfast and after dinner, families spend time together, but the kids are 'on the ranch' for the remainder of the day. At C Lazy U, kids have the vacation of a lifetime and are kept busy from sunrise to sunset. Adults can truly relax during their vacation on the ranch, knowing that the kids are happily occupied.

Minimum age children can ride

6 and over

Arts & Crafts

play-doh, coloring, sketching

Activities

hiking, biking, picnics, outdoor play area, cookouts, campouts, whitewater rafting, supervised swimming

Games

scavenger/treasure hunts, board games, horseshoes, volleyball, ping pong, pool table

Environmental & Social Practices

Environment

Logging mitigation throughout the ranch to protect and restore and the forests. A large percentage of the wood is re-used on the ranch for renovations and other uses.

A program to reduce nutrient loading was put in place on Willow Creek.

Community

Supporters of the Rockies Foundation, Grand Foundation and Drifters Hearts of Hope (horse rescue).

Conservation

Recycling Program

Water Conservation Program

History

The ranch was homesteaded by original pioneers in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The ranch had been run as a guest ranch since 1919 under the 'F Slash Ranch' name until 1946, when its name was changed to the C Lazy U.

Over its 100 year history as a guest ranch, C Lazy U has only had four differnt ownership groups, which has allowed it to maintain its legacy and western traditions.

Your Manager, Jeremy Belnap

Born in Litchfield NH, Jeremy graduated from college in North Carolina after studying hospitality, restaurant and resort management. He began his career 20 years ago by working in multiple leadership roles covering all areas of hospitality, for notable luxury hotels, such as Marriott Hotels and Resorts, the Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront and the Kessler Collection, Magee Homestead (part of the Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection) and The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana. “My family and I are excited to be in Colorado, joining more than 100 years of guest ranch history at C Lazy U."

Your manager

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  • Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing

  • Types of Fish

    Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout.

  • Fishing Experience Level

    Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced

  • Guided Fishing Available

    Daily Rate $225

  • Unguided Fishing available

  • Fishing Instruction Available

    Daily Rate $225

  • You can borrow

    Rods, Flies, Reels, Boots, Hats, Waders, Fishing Nets.

  • You can buy

    Flies.

  • Bring your own

    Rods, Flies, Reels, Boots, Hats, Waders, Fishing Nets.

The Setting

Over 8,500 acres of historic ranch property, filled with mountain meadows, meandering Willow Creek and aspen stands that will make your jaw drop. 200 horses graze in the pastures below the main lodge, while elk feed from ridge to ridge above you. Pronghorn can often be seen in the sage flats along with moose hiding in the willows. 2 miles of Willow Creek flow through the property and is where we get our C Lazy U name.

Endless dry fly flats, cutbanks and plunge pools line the riverbanks. Where you can expect the average fish in the 12-14-inch range, with a healthy amount of fish in the 18+ range. A few every year caught above 22 inches!

The Fishing

April kicks off our fishing season as the snow melts, and the fish are hungry. Chilly mornings and 50-degree weather during the day nymphing the plunge pools and deep runs are your best bet for fish in spring.

May through June we head to the tailwaters as runoff kicks in. Willow Creek, and the Headwaters of the Colorado fish well at this time. We also head to Rocky Mountain National Park to fish high mountain streams with dry dropper rigs. This is also typically when we catch some of the bigger browns in the river. They come out from the cutbanks and the dirty water allows us more opportunity to get them to eat.

July after peak runoff is one of our favorite times to fish as we have warm days, cold water and feisty trout. Depending on flows we can fish dry droppers to nymph rigs and BIG flies. 3x and 4x are your best friends during this time as some of our bigger fish are caught during this time.

August is best described as our “dog days of summer”. It is hot and the water is typically low. Expect long casts and small flies. The avid angler will have good days as long as you capitalize on opportunity. This is the perfect time for half day fishing, early mornings and early lunch, late afternoon and evening is also good for dry fly fishing. Sight fishing is most productive as well as casting under trees.

September and October once the heat cools off are great time for fish. In late September expect to see some of the bigger browns in the river starting to stage for the spawn. This is a great time to fish a streamer or wait for a great caddis hatch. The rainbows will be on the feed as well eating the eggs coming off the brown trout. Be careful wading around and leave Redds and spawning fish alone.

Lowdown

  • Enjoy

    Gourmet, Ranch-style, Health oriented

  • Meals served

    family style, buffet style, children dine separately

  • Alcohol

    available for purchase

  • Enjoy dining in

    nature settings, patio, dining room (casual attire)

  • You'll definitely love

    ranch-raised beef, ranch-raised pork, ranch-raised chicken, organic produce, locally grown produce, fresh daily bread, fresh daily desserts

  • Dietary restrictions catered for

    lactose intolerant, vegans, vegetarians, Gluten free, other

Guests of the ranch are accustomed to fine dining and a large selection of wines. C Lazy U's Executive Chef and culinary team work each day to create delicious and diverse options. The ranch always caters to dietary sections and dinner service is complemented with the perfect wine pairing.

Breakfast is made-to-order at your leisure in the Main Lodge and lunches are served outside in the warmer months at the Patio House. Dinners are served family style, creating an inviting, warm atmosphere in the 1947 log lodge dining room. Breathtaking views of the meadow filled with the ranch’s herd of 200+ horses, Trail Mountain, Willow Creek and the Continental Divide serve as a picture-perfect backdrop for every meal.

Guest Favourites

  • Beef tenderloin with a mushroom tarragon demi
  • Grilled Striped Bass served with cantaloupe and pineapple, and a buerre blanc
  • Dijon panko crusted Colorado lamb

Lowdown

  • Address

    3640 Colorado Highway 125
    Granby
    Colorado
    80446
    USA

  • Remote Location

    Yes

  • Elevation

    8,250 ft

  • Private Land

    5000-10000 acres

  • Public Land

    1000-5000 acres

Nearest Town - Granby

Granby has a population of 1,657 (approx), and is situated 10 miles / 15 mins from the Ranch.

Facilities in Granby include: grocery store, pharmacy, church, school, post office, medical clinic, hospital, bank, atm, gas station, museum.

For shopping Granby offers: small hometown necessity shops, western wear.

Ranch shuttle

85

Nearest Airports

Denver International Airport, Denver

Distance

95 miles / 2 hours

Airlines

Delta, United, Skywest, Allegiant, Horizon, Northwest, Alaska, United Express, All major carries

Granby Airport, Granby

Distance

10 miles / 15 mins

Ranch shuttle

FREE

Kremmling Airport, Kremmling

Distance

20 miles / 30 mins

Ranch shuttle

FREE

Private Air Travel

Nearest location(s)

Granby and Kremmling Airports

Travel by

Airplane

Distance

10 miles

Ranch shuttle

FREE

Lowdown

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    Summer: $568 - $956
    Winter: $395 - $565

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    Summer: $568 - $757
    Winter: $195 - $305

  • Minimum Stay

    Summer: 1 week
    Winter: 2 days

  • Preferred Arrival Day

    Summer: Sun
    Winter: Any day is fine

  • Preferred Departure Day

    Summer: Sun
    Winter: Any day is fine

  • Style of accommodation

    Glamping, Luxury 5-Star
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

C Lazy U Ranch can cater for up to 95 guests. See below for details and indicative rates.

Cabin | Guest Cabin

Rates (Per Person)*

Summer: $428 - $812
Winter: $366 - $412
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

3 nights

Description

C Lazy U offers 40 guest ranch accommodations varying in size and décor scattered across the hillsides, all within walking distance of the Main Lodge. Children's rooms offer twin beds or bunk beds. Deluxe rooms are typically larger with a stocked mini-bar, and some have fireplaces. A select few have a jetted tub.

Rooms

40

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Amenities

safe, fridge, hair dryer, seating area, plush bathrobes, wood fireplace, Disabled Accessible

Entertainment

jetted tub in bath

Booking Policy

30% due at booking, 70% due 60 days prior to arrival, non-refundable

Included in your stay

meals, activities, ranch shuttle, lodging, Riding

Extras

Tax

6%

Massage

$120

Yoga

$20

Guided Fly Fishing

Available - See pricing guide on C Lazy U Ranch's Website.

Other

Ropes Course, Zip Line, Trap Shooting, Guided Fly Fishing, Overnight camping excursions and Alcohol

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  • You can borrow

    Cowboy boots, Riding helmets, Saddle bags, Rain coats

  • Communications

    Wireless Internet/Wifi, telephone, free long distance.

  • Cell Networks

    AT&T, verizon.

  • Business Services

    Executive business center , Conference center, computer and fax hookups, printers, common computer.

  • Meeting Rooms / Conference Facilites

    For groups of 50-75.

Onsite

Shopping

Luis Old Place, Western gift shop on site

Outdoor Activities

mountain biking, tennis, Yoga, Golf - 18 hole course, sporting clays, campouts, wagon rides, ATV Rentals - non-inclusive, Shooting - trap / clays

Water based Activities

outdoor pool, hot tub, lake water sports, whitewater rafting-adventure

Spa

relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, rock treatments, couples massage, scrubs, facials

Winter Activities

cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing

Additional Services

Corporate Retreats

For groups of 50-75.

C Lazy U Ranch is open year-round and caters to a wide range of retreats and events including smaller executive retreats with 5-10 people to groups as large as 75 that reserve the ranch exclusively.  Inclusive rates and packages are available for simplicity.  

Weddings

We can cater for groups of 75-100.

Wedding parties can book the ranch exclusively during certain months of the year.  Most weddings are done in the spring and fall outside of the summer family season along.  The ranch also hosts numerous winter weddings.  

Local Attractions

Rocky Mountain National Park

Enjoy and exciting day trip to Rocky Mountain National Park.  

Distance

25 miles / 30 mins

Ranch shuttle

$300

Rental car

Required

Grand Lake

Distance

15 miles / 15 mins

Ranch shuttle

$300

Rental car

Required

Winter Park Ski Area

Distance

25 miles / 30 mins

Ranch shuttle

$300

Rental car

Required

Highs

  • Vacations at the C Lazy U feel like stepping back in time to a comfortable place full of leisure and laughter, sharing and exploration.
  • World class cuisine: Fine wines and dining, and the opportunity to put on your nice evening attire
  • Unbeatable service, they call it their 'Five-Spur Service'
  • Named as one of the Top 25 spas in Colorado, authentic tent setting, massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and the 'Cowboy Soak'; a relaxing moonlit soak in deep copper tubs overlooking the creek. Complete with champagne and strawberries
  • Excellent children's program. The Young Presidents Organization awarded C Lazy U the 'Best Parent-Child Program' award

Lows

  • While the children's program does not allow for parents and kids to ride together most of the week, it does allow for children to learn their horsemanship skills without the pressure they might feel if parents were present. Friday morning is a family ride and there are vast additional opportunities for family time. Fly-fishing lessons, guided hiking, mountain biking, archery, tennis lessons and more, making time spent together completely up to you

Visitor Reviews

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The Best of the West

This is without a doubt the best of the West! You can't get better than C Lazy U the Staff the Food and of course the beauty that surrounds you at every turn. The Horseback riding experience alone was worth the trip! This is an amazing experience for 6 year olds to 99! We went sledding, horseback riding, saw a Mama Moose and baby while we were on horseback. Ice skating and of course 5 star dining experience.

5 stars

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