Crawford Colorado Guest House Information

We are a working horse and hay ranch located in Crawford Colorado

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains Rocking C Ranch, is surrounded by breathtaking views.  With easy access to all the mountains it is an ideal central location for any outdoor activity you wish to try.  Our log cabin home has a fully equipped kitchen, full bath and separate bedroom with a queen bed.  The living room has a Murphy queen bed to accommodate 2 more guests.  You can have your morning coffee or evening refreshment on the porch and simply enjoy the free music provided by the various bird species.  You might be privileged enough to see the Sandhill crane that frequents our ponds or possibly hear the quarreling between a pair of Canadian honkers and ducks. Maybe watching the deer partake of the hay fields is enough for you.  If relaxing and pretending the rest of the world does not exist (there is no telephone) this is the place for you.  Watch the sunrise or the sunset without ever leaving your chair on the porch.

Perhaps you travel with “horse power”, either the four legged kind or the engine kind.  Black Canyon of the Gunnison on the West Elk Loop is a 20 minute drive or the Grand Mesa is approximately a 45 minute drive. Crawford Reservoir is only 10 minutes from our driveway to the park.  After riding come back to the Ranch, park your “horse power” and soak in the hot tub while your steaks are on the BBQ.

Crawford is within 13miles of two other towns; Paonia and Hotchkiss.  The area is known for its fruit orchards and new wine industry, offering several wine tasting rooms along with produce stands.  No matter what time of year you come to the “North Fork Area” you can find something to entertain you that is different from the city life.  Ice fishing or snowmobiling in the winter, fall colors by horse back or hunting in the autumn, sleeping or reading in the hammock in the spring time and fruit and wine tasting in the summer.  Could it get any better?  Come join us in “Crawford Country”.

Open Year-round
$99/per night double occupancy
$10/per person for extra up to 4
$595/per week

First night deposit with reservation or 50% if reserving for a week
We accept cash, checks and all credit cards
Cancellation: 7 days prior to check-in date
$50 non refundable
Check-in time is 3:00p.m. Check-out is 11a.m.
Guests are responsible for All nights reserved regardless of actual arrival
Horse welcome for an additional fee
Hay available for an additional fee
Dogs welcome with prior notice

No Smoking in any building, outside only
Children under supervision at all times
We are NOT wheel chair accessible
Bring your own food
Prearranged grocery shopping, 1 time – extra charge
Local wines available
Limited crock pot dinner (from menu) upon advance notice $7/per person
1 bedroom, queen bed
Queen size Murphy bed in living room
All linens provided
Fully equipped kitchen – no dishwasher
No telephone and no computer hook-up
TV with DVD and Video player
Washer and dryer
Full bath
Wood burning stove
Outside hot tub and deck with gas BBQ, children must be supervised
Easy trailer parking
Easy access from highway 92
Minutes from Hotchkiss, Paonia and Crawford
360 degree mountain views
2 ponds, 1 stocked for fishing (catch & release)
Wildlife on the property

Near by (no more than 20 min. drive) activities:

• Horse trails
• 10 minutes from County Fair Grounds
• Snowmobile trails
• ATV trails
• Crawford Reservoir

Ice fishing, Boating, Fishing, Swimming, Picnicking, Hiking

• Local wine tasting
• Fruit stands
• Hiking trails
• Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
• Grand Mesa
• Art gallery
• Scenic byway
• Museums
• Restaurants
• Hunting : units 53 & 63: elk, deer, bear, birds
• Meat processing facility within 10 minutes
• Fall colors
• Community events – rodeo, county fair, cherry days, pioneer days, sheepdog trials, bluegrass festival, BMW rally, motorcycle rides.

Horse Barn Information

Barn and corral facility: $20/per night per horse $5 extra per horse over one
Hay available for $5/65# bale
Horse must have a current Cogins certificate and 5 way vaccination
Stahl in barn with small outside pen available
Outside small corral available
Reservation for either of the above with reservation
Easy trailer access and parking
Horse trails within 20 minutes drive