They have a really good restaurant. The sticky buns are absolutely outstanding and I really love…read morethe bison burger. Last time I was there I tried the veal pot stickers and they were absolutely delicious! This is my go-to spot when I'm in town.

I work in this area of Colorado every summer. This wonderful place is under new ownership by some…read morereally great folks who are putting a lot of money into upgrades. The restaurant is famous in this area. They have a brand new gift shop, ice cream shop, serving bluebell ice cream, (which is my wife's favoriite), and a terrific coffee shop. We enjoyed the best coffee we've ever had in Colorado, hands-down. Last summer, my son and his wife and two young daughters went horseback riding there. The cowboy guides were so kind and helpful especially to our little granddaughters. The family is still talking about what a wonderful time they had. If you're in the area, you need to check this place out!

We were headed up to fish along the Rio Grande river and needed a fishing license. Worker at the…read moregas station in Creede suggested Freemons because the parking lot would be easy to maneuver while pulling our trailer. She told us to be sure to get the ice cream. When we arrived it was a simple log cabin. Inside there was a restaurant serving American food like burgers, soda fountain, ice cream, convenience store items, and fishing area. A little of everything - including a clean bathroom and a place to buy a fishing license! We got the ice cream and it was a hearty portion and definitely delicious! We liked Freemons so much we stopped for burgers and ice cream again on the way home! The staff was great, family owned business. They had indoor and outdoor seating. Outside offered both covered and uncovered areas. The creek was right there and the views were pretty spectacular. They mentioned they close in the winter but it will be on our favorites list forever now!

We had a great experience with Diamond Hitch! Our guide was funny and had the cowboy persona down…read morepat. Which was great for the kids. He was also very patient in situations where our kids didn't know how to lead their horse. Our 4 year old rode with our guide and the rest of us rode solo. The horses were gentle and well behaved. Great and memorable experience!

Our two hour trail ride with Diamond Hitch was one of the highlights of our trip. Roberta was…read moreefficient in getting everyone saddled, she was entertaining, informative and encouraging to our nervous rider. Derrick did a great job leading the ride through beautiful scenery where we spotted quite a bit of wildlife. Roberta was so helpful and even gave our daughters horseshoes for being brave when they were nervous on a steep slope. The lady at the registration desk (I didn't get her name) was welcoming and kind. We definitely recommend riding with Diamond Hitch!

My girlfriend and I stayed here in early June 2014. The first few hours we were there we spent in…read morecomplete shock. The land was so extraordinary, the food was better than some 5 star restaurants we've been to, and the staff were down to earth and friendly. The owner of the ranch ate with us at almost all of our meals! Granted, we came during the pre-season so there weren't as many guests as usual, all the same, it was a real treat. Our cabin was so sweet and comfortable! It has everything you need, but not so much that you lose the ranch feel that you came for. We went on a full-day ride up a mountain, the views were as breathtaking as you you would expect, if not more so! The horses were very tame and well behaved. The wranglers were accommodating. We had a special day with the utility-man and his son, fly fishing. They have stocked ponds on the grounds full of huge trout that they are happy to cook up for you if you want! OH and I couldn't write a review of tho place without mentioning the humming birds! They have several feeders out on the porch and there at least a hundred (it would seem) Humming birds zooming by! They are so sweet and not a nuisance by any means... We thought they were so cool!! This place also offers mountain biking and other mountain activities in addition to horse back riding! We will be back! This place is worth every penny and every minute it takes you to get there! GO!

The staff at WTR is attentive and made me feel like I was part of the family. I went on an…read more'adults only' week and although I hadn't ridden in years, the wranglers perfectly matched me with a horse and my skills soared under their guidance. The riding started with scenic walks but progressed (based on everyone's ability) to challenging rides up to a 10k ft peak. The food was fantastic, not 'fussy' but delicious. hearty and plentiful. The cabins were as expected, although the bed was really firm. The shower was powerful and hot and perfect to come back to at the end of a 6 hour ride. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper because the squirrels party all night long. No TV's, internet or phone service in the cabins but you can use wi-fi in the main ranch house. My only phone signal for the week was at the top of a mountain. Then again, I took the trip to escape it all. At WTR, I learned to ride with confidence, rope, sort cattle and more. I also made some international friendships (the American West and cowboy culture is well marketed overseas). This vacation fulfilled my cowgirl dreams and the one thing I didn't expect... to leave the ranch in tears. Best vacation I've ever taken!

Wow!!! I've been on a trail ride before but not like this! We were guided through mostly shaded…read moremountainsides and paused at the top to see the town of Pagosa, Chimney rock in the distance and so many other cool landforms. The horses were friendly and adorable and very professional.;) Our guide, Sean, was thorough and knowledgeable about the area and landforms which my husband appreciated as a man who studies maps for fun. Such a picturesque ride, definitely recommend!

Great family adventure. Sean is easy to work with and accommodates all ages highly recommendedread more

Once you visit this ranch, you'll want to come back over and over again. My parents started…read morebringing me as a kid, and now I bring my own kids here. Bruce Spruce Ranch is a very peaceful place, nestled in a quiet valley at the bottom of Wolf Creek Pass, just 15 minutes north of Pagosa Springs. Here you can get back to nature, where you sleep in a cabin warmed by a potbelly stove with firewood you chop yourself. Kids have tons of activities, including multiple playgrounds, a creek to play in, hiking trails, tetherball, cornhole, and dozens of free board games and puzzles. So relax and sit on the porch swing - every cabin has one, or catch some rainbow trout for dinner in the fully stocked pond. Book a horseback ride, hike up to Treasure Falls, or just sit in an adirondack chair and watch the chipmunks and hummingbirds. Gather the family around the nightly campfire to enjoy hot dogs and s'mores, and spend the night telling stories under a night sky with millions of stars, free of light pollution. And if you need to reconnect to the outside world, the ranch offers Starlink with fast WiFi in every cabin and throughout the RV park. Spend a few days here, and I promise you'll be back.

So funny story, but my family swore up and down that they knew The Hingers from Bruce Spruce Ranch!…read moreThey grew up in Amarillo, TX and I just think how funny what a small world it is. This is a great place to bring your family to relax around the campfire in the evening; and during the day go hiking, fishing, do some horseback riding, or sightseeing in the surrounding area. The Hinger family has been running Bruce Spruce Ranch since 1966, so it's a family owned business. I really thought it was incredibly romantic stopping by! We stumbled upon Bruce Spruce Ranch in West Fork Campground. We absolutely enjoyed how hot and humid it was in May of this year and enjoyed interacting with the horses. They are incredibly busy, so it was kind of tricky to reserve a spot. I admired looking at all the horses and their many colors. Back in the Day: The cabins rented for somewhere in the area of $2.00 per night, and reservations were made at least a year in advance. Today, the four Hingers, with the help of other family members, continue operating the guest ranch and making improvements, welcoming some families every year into the fourth generation. It is a great place to bring family to relax, fish, hike, sight-see or go horseback riding.

We went on a 4 hour horse trail ride with their popular and happy wrangler named Tony. A man that…read morereally loves his job. What a great, beautiful and fun ride we had. Looking forward to checking out their elk outfitting they offer. QVC Toni B.

Just finished a five-day horseback ride/packing fishing trip into the Weminuche Wilderness guided…read moreby San Juan Outfitting and it was a fantastic experience. Whether you're an experienced horseman or a novice like me it's an experience you'll never forget. The mountain scenery was beautiful, the camp was comfortable, the food was delicious, and the fishing just doesn't get any better. At one point I was pulling out a trout on every third or forth cast, wow! I could not have done anything like this on my own. San Juan Outfitting handled the logistics, and their knowledeable guide coached us through the entire trip, even advising on where and how to catch the fish. If this is something on your bucket list, like it was mine, or just wanting to fish a new fishing spot, or wanting to experience a new and fun adventure -San Juan Outfitting is your ticket. They delivered what they advertised (http://sanjuanoutfitting.com).

Beautiful and healthy horses. Guides are friendly, talkative and helpful (I.e., adjusting my…read morestirrups 1/2 way through the hike). Trail is dusty but that is expected. Scenery is stunning. The ride started on time and payment and scheduling were easy. Would definitely use Backcountry Outfitters, Inc. again.

Great experience with David & Nancy. It's a family owned business between the two of them and their…read moredaughter. They have little cabins you can stay at but we didn't get to see inside since we were only there to rude horses for the first time. Prices weren't bad, I think it was $40 each for one hour? I forget. We chose them because they were the only company that would let our 6 year old ride on his own horse. David was our tour guide and he did a great job teaching us all what to do. Made us all look like pros. Some of the route was a little scary, near & overlooking the edge of mountain. But the horses did great guiding us safely through it. We would come back here again if we ever do the pagosa hot springs again.

Beautiful country and amazing temperatures for July. Alluring trout fishing in all of the…read moresurrounding lakes.

Where to start ? Rick was very good at handling and…read moreconfirming my reservation from last summer Our lesson with Stella- what a sweet girl- very thorough in explaining the fly rod and different knots well worth the 2 hours of our time Then Jeff was our guide 2 half 1/2 day float trips down the rio grande He couldn't control the amount of water flowing down this thing But he could control the boats A great patient man who has obviously dealt with rookies on the water They even supplied lunch which was a wonderful sandwich each day All in all a great learning experience I guess you could say I am hooked !! !