A wrangler in a black hat bringing the horse herd down a dirt road through golden autumn aspens.Photo: 4UR Ranch
Family ranchLuxury ranch

Creede, Colorado

4UR Ranch

3,000-acre ranch near Creede with private trout water, hot springs and six-night stays.

Recreation-focused stay

Season
Mid-June – Sept
Ages
All ages

What you'll do

  • A slower first ride after a safety briefing and time in the arena, then faster or longer rides as you show you can handle them
  • Usually no more than 4 riders per wrangler, on rides of 1 to 5 hours
  • Arena lessons, a natural horsemanship program and guided hiking
  • Fly fishing on private water, hot springs, a geothermal pool and shooting

When to go

  • Mid-June to late September, six nights from Sunday
  • Adults-only weeks from late August

Who it's for

  • Families: a full kids program for ages 5 to 12, and a limited one for children who walk and are out of diapers
  • Riders who want to move up to faster rides as the week goes on
  • Anglers: private trout water, with guides on request

Good to know

  • Riders are limited to 250 lb
  • The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional, about 1 hour 15 minutes away; the ranch does not run airport transfers
  • Drinks, massage and fishing guides cost extra, and a service charge is added
  • Once the Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs Hotel
  • Family programs
  • Fly fishing
  • Horsemanship
  • Pool
  • Sport shooting
  • Trail riding
4UR Ranch brand: A 4, a U and an R joined in a row

Ride for the brand. No branding required.

Brand
4UR

The ranch takes its name from this brand, made from the two W's of its old name, Wagon Wheel, which make four U's.