Tarryall River Ranch

A summer vacation at Tarryall River Ranch will never be forgotten! The magnificent Rocky Mountain scenery and the clear Colorado weather combined with great activities and warm hospitality will provide the vacation of a lifetime! We are the Tesch Family and welcome you to the Tarryall River Ranch!

We are proud of our Colorado dude ranch and invite you into our home here in Western Colorado. Take a family vacation in Colorado with us once and you’ll be back again! At Tarryall River Ranch everyone becomes a friend and a part of our family. You will love the Western spirit – easy going, fun loving, and hard working. It has a way of rubbing off on folks and you are welcome to take some home. We invite you into our high country guest ranch to share our lifestyle and to gain an experience of the true west like no other!

Dude Ranch Dining

Long after leaving the ranch you will be talking about the food. It is a source of pride to the crew in the kitchen. No shortcuts and nothing instant. Rather we do our own baking and make most everything from scratch. You can count on plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables to go along with wonderful steaks, chicken, turkey, fish and pastas. And we have cookouts virtually every day.

 
Bond with Family and Have Some Good-Ole Western Fun in the Evenings. First you get settled in and orientated on Sunday evening. After that, every evening will have an activity planned to round out your fun filled days. Evening plans range from cookouts and hay rides to western dancing and square dance. You can also relax on your porch, or by the fire as we listen to a western singer. And don’t forget that special night when parents enjoy a fancy dinner in the lodge while the children have a hot dog roast and hayride, and the teens have pizza by the pool. Saturday evening is always a wonderful night of singing and entertainment at the sing-along. Each evening will be a perfect end to your day at the ranch.

We have a heated outdoor pool and hot tub as well as a historic recreation hall. Our western jungle gym will thrill children and we also have a horseshoe pit for a game of Horseshoes, a makeshift volleyball court, gold panning and our popular Petting Zoo. And don’t forget the amazing hiking all around the ranch.

Horseback Riding: Of course you can spend the entire week riding both morning and afternoon, enjoying the company of a good horse and extraordinary scenery. You’ll appreciate our wranglers and the thorough instruction provided. Beginners will be made to feel comfortable on the most gentle of horses, while intermediate and advanced riders will be matched with a horse that will perfectly complement their abilities.

Various rides leave the ranch twice daily. You’ll have the choice of destination rides aimed at especially beautiful spots, or instruction rides to sharpen your riding skills, leisurely rides or more advanced rides. You can ride in groups or with your family; half day or all-day. The all-day rides take you deep into the wilderness, often climbing above timberline. An overnight pack trip is available too. There is also opportunity to work in the arena, doing team-penning or practicing for the Ranch Rodeo. Whatever you choose, our riding program is one of the best and we know you will have a wonderful time in the saddle.
 
Fishermen will be in trout heaven at our Colorado dude ranch. Whether a died-in-the-wool fly fisherman or a first-timer, you will find Colorado fishing to suit you. The famed Tarryall River runs right through our front yard, and there are miles to fish. Not far upstream is the Tarryall Reservoir and a variety of fishing. Also, not too far down the road is the very well known “11 Mile Canyon” where the only thing better than the fishing is the scenery! You can spend half an hour or all day. Fishing gear is available to guests.

In addition to fishing on your own here at the ranch, we also offer professional in house guiding services with our Orvis and Simms endorsed professional fly fishing guide, Robert Younghanz. Whether you’re looking to hone your fly fishing skills or would like a bit of help to fool a few of our healthy trout on a fly, Robert would be happy to spend a half day on our mile private water with you.

Each week we offer superb whitewater rafting full of adventure and excitement on the Arkansas River; the most popular whitewater in the United States. We team up with the fantastic Echo Canyon who has been sharing Colorado rafting adventures and making vacation memories that last a lifetime since 1978! With family and adventure class whitewater, Echo offers half-day, full-day and multi-day white water raft trips on the Arkansas River near Colorado Springs. The Tarryall River Ranch trip rafts through Bighorn Sheep Canyon and will be sure you leave the river thoroughly soaked! If you choose to set up your own trip, you can raft through the Royal Gorge (home to the world’s highest suspension bridge) which could well be the thrill of a lifetime. The cost of rafting runs between $45 and $85 per person.  

Family Reunions and Groups in Colorado

At Tarryall River Ranch we love seeing families come to the Ranch and experience quality time together. We are a family run dude ranch and know the importance of spending quality time together as a family; priceless! Tarryall River Ranch is the perfect destination for families to experience fun and relaxation without worries about meals or keeping everyone entertained, leave that to us!

The combination of our superb food, spectacular riding, outstanding fishing, great kid’s programs, fun teen programs, and many activities like trap shooting, fly-fishing, hiking, swimming, line dancing, hay rides, a rodeo, and more creates an atmosphere where everyone has fun TOGETHER! There is no better time or place to escape reality and create memories to last a lifetime! Come on out to the Tarryall River Ranch and as Will Dudley always says, “put your watch on Rocky Mountain time and rest your mind!”

Corporate Retreats

We invite Corporate Groups or small businesses that need to get away for some brain storming or leisurely time. Combine the two ideas for some Team Building time to bring your members all on the same page. At Tarryall we feel we have the perfect setting for what you are looking for!