North Fork Ranch

Awesome experience all around. The ease of access and activities available are second to none. Dean and Karen and the crew are all wonderful. This is great for a family experience or a couple wanting to get away. Thanks!

I can only echo what has been previously reviewed… awesome place… Dean, Karen, Hayley, Tyler and staff are real pros… they could give the Nordstrom trainers lessons. We go back every year. Trying to convince my boss that we need an off site here. :-)

I was looking to take my family (3 teenage boys) to a Guest Ranch that was located close to Denver and could accommodate a partial week stay. I found North Fork Ranch and could not have been happier with the choice. We all had a fabulous time and it far exceeded my expectations.
NF is privately owned and operated and it shows. Karen and Dean rightfully have a lot of pride in the ranch and their attention to detail and personal touch make a huge difference. They are real pros and have fine tuned their operation to provide fantastic, personable service and excellent amenities. Upon our arrival, as Karen gave us a tour of the property, my 12 year old son kept repeating to me under his breath, «I like this place». The setting is lush with green pastures and pines with the river running right through the property. Our cabin had a view of the river and was tastefully appointed and comfortable with a stone fireplace. The food was truly delicious and, between meals, there is always some type of snack/​sweet laid out to nibble on. In addition, the staff are all super friendly and deliver great service.
NF accommodates about 35 guests which seemed like a comfortable number of people to me and allowed us to get to know some other guests but also feel as though we were in a relaxed setting with plenty of opportunities for quiet time if you want it.
The weekly agenda of activities provides all sorts of fun things to do if you choose to participate. We went on a trail ride, participated in a fly fishing clinic, and went white water rafting. But the highlight for me and my oldest son was a half-​day guided fly fishing session. The stretch of private water on the ranch has some of the best fishing in Colorado. Every pool that we fished in the river had enormous trout (5 – 8 lbs). I plan on coming back here in the spring or fall with some buddies just to fish. And I’m not even much of a fisherman. It’s that good! They also have a stocked fishing pond which the kids (and I) had a lot of fun with.
We are thrilled that we found NF Ranch and highly recommend it for both families and couples (and fishermen too!).

I recently held a corporate meeting at North Fork Ranch with over 30 attendees. The experience exceeded our expectations in every way. The property is exactly what you would hope for — picturesque and perfectly maintained. The meeting room was large and comfortable, including a wood fireplace that was roaring every morning. Off of the meeting and dining room was a patio overlooking the river which was an ideal location for relaxed conversations. During our meetings which ran for several hours, unexpected treats such as iced coffee and fresh baked cookies would silently appear much to our surprise and enjoyment. The meals were excellent — perfectly prepared, exactly on schedule, and unbelievably delicious. We had arranged an afternoon of team building activities including horseback riding, trap shooting, and guided fly fishing. The activity guides were a true pleasure. They ensured that each and every team member had a memorable experience. But above all Karen, Dean, and the entire staff were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were gracious, caring, and worked very hard to make sure that every aspect of our stay was perfect in every way. If you are looking for the perfect place to hold a corporate event — this is the place to visit. I would be happy to share my experience with anyone planning such an event (
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Three close friends and I went to North Fork Ranch for a joint 50^th Birthday celebration weekend. I had never been to a dude/​guest ranch before, and I didn’t know what to expect…
The experience was amazing. North Fork Ranch is a beautiful place, with many things to do, and it’s comfortable and low-​key enough that you can do as much or as little as you want. No pressure to follow any schedule here. It’s truly a beautiful place — with surrounding mountains, green pastures and a river that flows right through it all.
The owners/​proprietors, Karen and Dean, went out of their way to make all of us feel so welcomed and special as their guests. They both genuinely love what they do at the ranch, and that makes such a difference. Karen is a chef, and her cooking is creative and delicious. Her cooking was a true highlight of our visit. One night Karen even made us a special 50^th Birthday cake as our dessert, a very nice touch!
The accommodations are first-​rate, comfortable and well appointed, just like you would see/​expect in a four star hotel like the Four Seasons. My friends and I shared a lovely cabin that had three separate bedrooms and a common living room. My bed was comfortable and the shower had hot water instantly when I turned on the faucet.
The ranch activities were fun as well. During the course of our stay, we went on a nice 2 hour trail ride, went skeet shooting, and went white water rafting. All the activities were well-​organized and fun. The ranch even offers spa massages and fly-​fishing, although we did not experience those on this visit.
I honestly can’t think of anything that North Fork Ranch could do better, and for those of you who follow my Unilocal reviews you know that it’s very rare for me to say this.
Overall an A+ experience. I’m very glad that I discovered and enjoyed this place.