MURPHY'S RIVER LODGE, Estes Park

Murphy's River Lodge provides rooms and vacation rentals. Rooms feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, microwaves, compact refrigerators, coffee makers, and en-suite bathrooms with showers or shower/tub combinations. Serta luxury mattresses are included. Vacation rentals offer kitchens, top-of-the-line appliances, cookware, flat-screen TVs, DVD rentals, and games. Some rooms are for adults only (12+). Dog-friendly rooms are available upon request.

Elevation Eatery and Bar provides Rocky Mountain cuisine and crafted drinks. The Barrel offers craft beer, such as IPAs and lagers, and cocktails. Their cocktail menu includes beverages such as the Smoked Old Fashioned, made with bourbon, orange, and bitters. Guests can enjoy drinks such as the Spiced Hot Toddy and the Winter Ginger Berry, a cocktail with spiced rum and ginger liqueur.

The lodge has a heated indoor swimming pool, an adults-only hot tub, and picnic areas with grills. Guests can engage in games such as giant Jenga, cornhole, and ladder ball. The property provides picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, and wooden swings facing the river. Estes Park offers activities such as hiking on trails like Bear Lake Loop and Deer Mountain Trailhead. Several companies offer guided horseback tours. Equipment for activities like snowshoeing, skiing, and sledding can be rented in town.

Murphy's River Lodge is located in Estes Park, 100 km from Denver International Airport. It is two blocks from downtown Estes Park and near shops on Moraine Avenue. The lodge has access to Rocky Mountain National Park. Bond Park provides views. Deer Mountain Trailhead is also nearby.

Murphy's River Lodge provides free on-site parking and complimentary Wi-Fi. A complimentary cold breakfast is available, along with hot coffee and tea. The lodge offers a free shuttle pickup from late May to mid-October. Guests can rent DVDs and popcorn. There are two firepits, board games, yard games, and BBQ grills.