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Chico Basin Ranch, Colorado Springs
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Chico Basin Ranch

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Chico Basin Ranch is a family run working cattle ranch, on 87,000 acres of high prairie in southeastern Colorado. The property has an intimate atmosphere and is aimed at experienced horse riders looking to learn and get an insight into modern ranch life.

Accommodation is comfortable and simple, consisting of just two rooms with a shared bathroom, kitchen and living room area.

For those wanting to get involved daily activities including sorting and moving cattle by horseback, horse training, animal care and conservation. There are also opportunities to go hiking, fishing or birding in the surrounding area.

Chico Basin Ranch is also home to Ranchlands Camp. Connect with your surroundings by sleeping under the stars. Here are the opportunities to camp out for large cattle works, the annual bison roundup or spring brandings.

Ideally suited for

  • Adventure Traveller
  • Family Gatherings
  • Child Friendly
  • Solo Traveller

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