Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch

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Colorado’s Outdoor Playground

Colorado Dream Vacations Sponsored Premier Resort

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Award-Winning Clubhouse

Blue Mesa Ranch is an amazing mountain hideaway near Gunnison, Colorado with cabins, clubhouses, swimming pools, RV and tent sites, mini-golf, activities and resort-style amenities in a classic western setting. All of our amenities are close by and our resort is a perfect place for evening walks and bike rides.

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We have just what you want!

A vacation means different things to different people and we have just what you want!

Inspire your passion for adventure at Blue Mesa Ranch. From horseback riding and wilderness adventures to an endless list of water activities, Blue Mesa Ranch is the perfect base camp from which to explore.

Blue Mesa Ranch offers daily activities

Playground Miniature Golf Course

Swimming Pool & Hot Tub

Shuffleboard Courts

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Privacy Security Family and Guest Privileges 350+ Full Hookup Sites Fully Furnished Rental Cabins: 1 & 2 Bedroom, Cottages, Honeymoon Cabin with Hot Tub, Family Reunion Cabin Wi-fi Internet Cable TV Mail Delivery Free Long Distance Phone

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Library Main Office Heated Indooor Swimming Pool, Hot Tub and Sauna Assembly Hall for Dinners, Dancing, Entertainment, Crafts, and More!

Patio with a Barbecue (great for sunbathing) Saturday Morning Craft Sale Sunday Morning Non-Denominational Church Service Membership Office Ice and Propane Sales Showers and Restrooms

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Miniature Golf Horseshoes Basketball Shuffleboard Pool Tables Video Games Holiday Events Playground Pet Friendly

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Lake Recreation Laundry Pool Tables Hot Clean Showers and Restrooms Outdoor Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Card Tournaments, Puzzles and Other Activities

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Arts and Crafts Casino Night and Bingo Holiday Concerts Contests: “Texas Holdum�, Tuesday Yard Sales, Exercise Programs, Dances and Much More! www.bluemesarvcamping.com

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Boating on Blue Mesa Lake

Windsurfing on Blue Mesa Lake

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Four-wheeling in Curecanti

Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Blue Mesa Lake is part of the Curecanti National Recreation Area which features two additional reservoirs, and is located on the edge of the Black Canyon National Park.

Gunnison Country offers outstanding scenery along its backcountry roads, and has some of the best places to go 4-wheeling and jeeping.

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Cabins, cottages and RV sites Blue Mesa Ranch cabins give you a choice of rustic cabins in the trees or cottages.

Rustic cabins have one or two bedrooms and cottages have two bedrooms. Enjoy spacious RV sites and a relaxing experience with warm days and cool evenings. You will not believe our beautiful starry nights! And did we mention — we are pet friendly.

RV Sites

Cottage

Rustic Cabins Interior

Rustic Cabins

Cottages Interior

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“While there is plenty to keep you busy on-site, Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch is in a wonderful location, with much to offer nearby!”

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Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking Fishing & Boating Zip Lining Horseback Riding RVing & Camping Hiking & Backpacking Festivals Art Centers Spas Jeep Touring Museums Yoga And More!

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Surrounding Blue Mesa Ranch is a truly amazing selection of landscapes and natural wonders. And all within a day’s drive or closer. We have national parks, recreation areas, national forests, unique mountain towns and so much more. n

Boating, Water Sports, Fishing

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Blue Mesa RV Ranch is directly across from Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado’s largest body of water — a 26 mile long lake with 96 miles of shoreline. Blue Mesa has two marinas, great fishing, boating and water sports. n

Golfing

Explore Gunnison's recent history at the Gunnison Pioneer Museum or dig into the ancient past at the Tenderfoot Site. You can also look to the stars at the Gunnison Valley Observatory. n

Golfers will enjoy scenery, challenge, and fun at the nearby courses, Dos Rios Golf Club and Crested Butte Country Club. n

Black Canyon National Park No other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths offered by the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

Museum & Observatory

Elk Creek Marina & Pappy’s Restaurant Pappy's Restaurant located at Elk Creek Marina has been a timeless tradition on Blue Mesa. It's hard to find a more picturesque location to dine in the Gunnison Valley.

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Horseback Riding Ride the trails and enjoy the scenery of Colorado’s spectacular West Elk Wilderness.

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Zip Lining

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Take a Pontoon Boat Ride

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Journey through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison by boat past waterfalls, stunning spires and the dramatic cliffs of one of our nation’s newest national parks. n

Step Back in Time Explore the many ghost towns and areas with remnants of the late 1800s silver and gold mining rush on a four-wheel drive Jeep tour or in your personal vehicle.

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Picnic at 11,000 Feet Ride a chairlift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort to 11,400 feet. Sightseers can hike to the 12,162-foot summit or stop for lunch and take in the stunning scenery.

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Get Soaked Raft, kayak or canoe the rollicking rapids and relaxing waves on the Taylor and Gunnison Rivers.

Or set sail on Blue Mesa Lake, Colorado’s largest body of water, at Curecanti National Recreation Area for a full day of water sports.

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Let one of our expert anglers take you on a guided fly-fishing excursion on the Gunnison, East and Taylor Rivers, some of the finest trout streams in Colorado. n

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Go microbrewery hopping for some suds. Look for large wine lists at many of our valley’s premier restaurants.

Hiking Stimulates Mind & Body Explore the spectacular beauty of the mesas, lakes, canyons, meadows and Rocky Mountains on hundreds of miles of trails.

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Events Bring out our Fun-loving Side We love to have a good time and celebrate music, rivers, cowboys, wildflowers, great beers and wine and all of the ways that snow can be used and enjoyed, just for starters.

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Grab Your Spurs

Local Brews & Great Wines

A Mountain Biking Mecca It’s also home of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame.

Ride the legendary Lower Loop (scenic, easier), Rage in the Sage (high desert, intermediate), or the famous, lung-busting #401.

Theatre & Concerts Several arts venues host theatre productions, concerts, art exhibitions, classes, and more yearround.

Take a journey on horseback through the real American West. Outfitter located on-site. n

Fly-fish in Gold Medal Rivers

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Laid-Back Cooking Classes Two of the Gunnison Valley’s most popular chefs lead hands-on workshops. Let Keely Murphy and Mike Busse expand your culinary horizons.

Pontoon Boat Ride

Horseback Riding

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Nestled at the southern base of the West Elk Wilderness at an elevation of 7,600 feet, Blue Mesa RV Ranch is truly a Rocky Mountain High.

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Denver: 4 Hours Colorado Springs: 3.5 Hours Pueblo: 3 Hours Grand Junction: 2 Hours Durango: 4 Hours

FAST FACTS OF GUNNISON COUNTY Visit www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com n

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85 percent of Gunnison County is pristine, scenic public land.

20,000 acres of public fishable waters, including the largest body of water in Colorado. Blue Mesa Reservoir is 22 miles long and has 9,000 acres of fishable waters with 96 miles of shoreline.

3,900 miles of fishable streams 50 moose (and the numbers are growing) 200 Rocky Mountain goats

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325 bighorn sheep 400 pronghorn antelope 14,500 elk 16,000 deer 17,000 cattle 42 miles of rafting waters (Taylor and Gunnison Rivers) 100 licensed outfitters and commercial recreational services Biking trails — too many trails and too varied to mention.

Hiking trails — ditto 43 historic town sites and “ghost areas” Located next to beautiful Blue Mesa Lake with over 96-miles of shoreline and all the best amenities.

Elk Creek Marina

27601 West Highway 50

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