BLUE LAKE RANCH, Hesperus
Property overview
Lodging Options
Blue Lake Ranch, 45 km from Durango-La Plata County, features 17 lodging options, including cabins and private cottages. Accommodations offer king beds, fireplaces, walk-in showers, whirlpool tubs, and outdoor sitting areas. The Ranch features hand-hewn logs for ceiling beams, local bricks for floors, Trestle Wood flooring, handcrafted doors and furniture, and crafts from the Four Corners, Mexico, and Central America. Select rooms provide kitchenettes, mini-fridges, washers and dryers. Some rooms are pet-friendly. The Sunrise Casita is wheelchair accessible, with a roll-in shower and grab bars. Each accommodation enjoys mountain, lake, or garden views through picture windows.
Dining at Ranch
Breakfast is included with each room. The Ranch provides options for families to prepare food and hire servers. Seven Rivers Steak Seafood and Spirits serves steak and seafood dishes with fresh vegetables. Chefs use knowledge from global travels to create unique combinations. The Casino, near the property, has 4 restaurants.
Activities and Facilities
Blue Lake Ranch provides access to a private mile of Gold Medal Fishing on the Animas River. The lake is home to Western Painted Turtles, Rainbow and Brown Trout, Canada Geese, and Great Blue Herons. More than 70 species of birds have been seen during Audubon Bird counts. Onsite activities include team building and family games, such as croquet and horseshoes. Guests can soar over the San Juan Mountains on 27 zip lines. Other summer activities include the Purgatory Plunge Zipline, Mountain Coaster, Big Airbag Jump, and a climbing wall.
Location and Access
Blue Lake Ranch is located 45 km from Durango-La Plata County. It is a short distance from Mesa Verde National Park and the La Plata Mountains. The world-famous Narrow Gauge Railroad provides trips into the San Juan National Forest to Silverton. Nearby attractions include Pleasant Journey Alpacas, 5 km away. The property is near one of Colorado's busiest airports, with non-stop service to Denver, Dallas, and Phoenix.
Services Offered
Blue Lake Ranch provides space for weddings, elopements, retreats, and family reunions. Wedding packages are available for groups of 2 to 50 guests at Blue Lake Ranch and up to 250 guests at the Ridgewood Event Center. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, Dish Network and DVD, robes, down pillows, and coffee makers. Pack and plays are available for children under two. The Ridgewood Event Center offers event planning, decor rentals, and ceremony sites. The staff will assist with activities, meals, and transportation.
Choose your preferred room
Calendar of room availability and rates
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor