Questions I had before the trip: Am I too old (70), Can I ride a horse (last 35 years ago), What if the weather is bad, what about the altitude. Lots of other questions. But now, in reflection these questions were unfounded. BMR is a GREAT experience and fantastic way to get close to the majestic outdoors of Colorado. Most of all a week of understanding and playing the role of a cowboy...priceless. The crew of wranglers takes care to make sure you have a great time, the entire kitchen/dining staff provides all the awesome food for the week, housekeeping is on the spot and above all the service levels provided to guests is 100% focused and quality. The entire camp got to know each other and EVERYBODY HAD A UNBELIEVABLE TIME. Bryce thanks to you Ryan and Amy for your hospitality and providing such a great team: Grace, Patrick, Kate, Ben, Matt, Brielle, Will, Maggie, Shelby and all others who I might have unintentionally missed...you were all great. Carla and I continue too to talk/rave about our experience at BMR and show all our pictures to our neighbors and now look to determining our next visit to BMR. Thanks for the wonderful experience, quality and true value. Please accept our wishes to contoured success. If you/anyone needs a reference for BMR..send the my way! With our best, Gary and Carla Parks...from Georgia read more

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Looking for an extraordinary dude ranch experience? You might want to check out Black Mountain Ranch in McCoy, CO. Family-owned and operated, with wonderful horses and staff and a variety of activities, BMR goes above and beyond. My friend and I visited again this past week, for the 3rd time over the last several years. And we will certainly return! The scenery is gorgeous and the guest cabins are beautiful, clean, well kept and rustic. The food is delicious--3 excellent meals served each day. They can accomodate various levels of riders and safety is first. The attention to detail and the kindness of the May family as well as their staff, clearly makes this a wonderful experience. We feel very fortunate to have found BMR! Robin L. read more

Black Mountain Ranch - A spectacular view! - Ranches Near Me - Mc Coy, Colorado

We had the BEST time!! I highly recommend it. From the first day to the last day , it was amazing. It's beautiful, cabins are great, everyone is so nice, it's is amazing wranglers and staff! Get yourself out there and enjoy! You won't be disappointed read more

I loved going to black mountain ranch it was so much fun I had the best time! But this place does not have cell service witch needs to be handled they should have internet no one wants to go without it. But otherwise an amazing experience would def recommend! They do have Wi-Fi in the saloon and eating area but need it in rooms also a tv would be nice. read more

Black Mountain Ranch is about as close to heaven on earth as one can get for a local weekend trip. BMR is a family ran and owned ranch located in McCoy, Colorado about halfway between Steamboat Springs and Vail so as you can imagine the views are breathtaking in every direction. There are no main highways or road near the ranch so it is so quiet you can hear a pin drop. So what can you do at BMR? You could spend your weekend horseback riding, hiking, trap shooting, white water rafting, fly fishing, or learning to round up cattle and BMR has a knowledgeable and helpful staff to assist you in everyway possible. But if you desire a more relaxing weekend you could sit back and read a book or pet the obnoxiously adorable baby goats or the donkeys. The Black Mountain Ranch provides three meals per day, they have a salon, a pool, hot tubs, and boots / chaps for you to utilize during your stay. Really your time spent there will be relaxing and amazing no matter what you choose to do. read more

The first discussion my girlfriend and I had after leaving the ranch was "when can we come back." My gf is from Manhattan and is about as far from cowgirl as you can possible get. The wranglers, staff and relaxed schedule made her feel comfortable riding horses, lassoing calfs and driving cattle. When it was time to eat, the food was prepared by a chef who got her experience at some of the finest restaurants in Boulder. Let's just say that the food, and especially the desserts, were amazing. Every single thing you do on the ranch has a view. Seriously, the ranch might be on the most beautiful 50k acres of alpine meadows and forest that I've ever seen. If you are looking for an unforgettable vacation, and something that isn't the standard cruise or hotel stay, this is about the best you can get. I guarantee you will not forget it. read more

Amazing, amazing, AMAZING! This was one of the best vacations my family and I have ever been on! Great people, great horses, great staff, great food, and amazing accommodations! I can't wait to go back! read more

My review of BMR is a bit tardy... our weekend visit was back in May. We were invited to join the Mayfest celebrations, and what a time it was! All I can say is that the folks at Black Mountain Ranch are overflowing with warmth and hospitality. Cabin was comfortable and great and the property is absolutely beautiful. Our horseback ride was excellent! We did a little bit of shooting, and for a city-slicker like myself, they patiently had me shooting clay pigeons in no time flat. I can't wait to go back! read more

What an amazing vacation! My (new) husband and I chose Black Mountain Ranch for our honeymoon. It might seem a bit crazy to spend your honeymoon on a Dude Ranch but it was exactly what we were looking for and I can't recommend it enough! During our week on the Ranch we met families and independent travelers - the Ranch can handle any group of travelers, all you have to do is bring your adventurous spirit. The staff are so warm and truly lovely. They are great with kids, great with adults who are kids at heart and great with adjusting city folks to life on a working cattle ranch. The setting could not be more stunning. Every day you're surrounded by horses and landscapes as far as the eye can see. Your daily schedule is really up to you! Trail riding, arena riding, a trip to the shooting range, learning to rope, playing horseshoes, shooting pool, take a swim in the pool, go rafting, fishing, canoeing...see what I mean! One night dinner is served at the lake, you ride there and back. One night everyone sleeps out at Pack Camp, and you ride back the next day. You pick the difficulty of your ride (easy, medium, hard) and once you arrive at Pack Camp your tent is set up and hot food is waiting for you. Plus campfire songs and the most beautiful night sky and stars you could ever imagine. The food is so delicious with lots of options for your whole family. Breakfast and lunch are buffet-style and most days you order breakfast at dinner from a few options. Plus endless cookies on hand fresh-baked daily. I love vacations like this - limited decisions! All you have to do is pick a few things every day and the rest is taken care of. Your wrangler is your guide for the week but anyone on the property will help you with questions and everyone has skills they're really great at and willing to share their tips and tricks from practicing roping to learning to Texas 2-step in the saloon in the evenings. Kids included! Your horse is your best friend for the week. You'll be shocked at how much more comfortable you feel on a hose by the end of the week. This goes for both experienced and non-experienced riders. Not having a cell phone was a blessing and we didn't miss it one bit. What a treat to really be on vacation and not be attached to your phone. There is limited wifi, but we didn't use it and didn't miss that either. There are of course phones on the property and ways to check back in with work/family if you have to. Towards the end of the week, I mentioned to some of the families that I was surprised not to see one single kid meltdown or anyone not smiling all the time - the parents all agreed that since there were endless options and activities the kids were always occupied and that left everyone happy and tired at the end of the day. Same goes for adults! As for us, it was a really romantic trip. We had tons of time to spend alone in the wilderness but also time to get to know some really cool families and some amazing staff, cowboys, cowgirls and wranglers. Thank you to the May Family at Black Mountain Ranch for over 20 years of service. It was absolutely a vacation we'll never forget and will be telling friends about for years and years to come. read more

Amazing experience. Black Mountain Ranch is run by a friendly, caring family and staff, and do everything they can to make your time at the ranch a wonderful experience. Beautiful setting for a range of adventures: horseback riding (on trails in the mountains or in the arena for barrel racing, etc.), trap shooting, lassoing calfs, cattle driving (on Saturdays), hiking, whitewater rafting, fishing, swimming, hot tubbing, and more. The setting is great, but it's the people that make it a great experience. When you arrive, you meet your wrangler for the week, meet your horse, and start to outline your week. Your schedule is up to you: while there are some activities scheduled throughout the week (whitewater rafting, camping out one night, dinner rides into the mountains, cattle driving), you have the opportunity to create your own schedule. Want to relax, nap, read, hot tub? Go ahead. Want to go ride your horse hours into the mountains? Your wrangler will help make it happen. Every day starts with a great breakfast, and every day ends with a great dinner. And on most nights, dancing, drinking, and playing pool with the cowboys at the saloon on the ranch. In short: go. read more

The vacation was amazing. There are so many things that contributed to its success... The wranglers/staff - Their number 1 goal [outside of ensuring your safety] is to make sure that you have a good time. The location - every view was even more breathtaking than the next. It was such a perfect location. The food - Chef Kris is a graduate of California Culinary Academy [a Le Cordon Bleu school]. Her number one goal is to make sure that you eat well and never go hungry. The activities - so much to do! Horseback riding, camping, fishing, skeet shooting, hiking, napping, roping, white water rafting, dancing, the possibilities are endless. Do as much as you want or as little as you want to do. read more

We had talked about going to a dude ranch and finally decided this was the year since we were celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary. After extensive research we decided on Black Mountain Ranch. We were picked up from the Denver airport to make the trip up to McCoy. It was a very enjoyable and scenic drive. After arriving at the ranch we were dropped off at our cabin (Longs Peak) so that we could get settled in before dinner. We had more than enough room for the two of us, but could have used another dresser on the bottom level of the suite. Everyone on the staff was extremely nice and helpful with anything that you needed. We were thrilled to have our own personal wrangler to keep us on track for the week. The views were amazing. We have never eaten so well on vacation before. The variety and quality (and taste and quantity) of the meals were wonderful. The week went by way too fast. We are hoping to be able to do this again. read more

This beautiful place was my family's best vacation ever. Go... just go.... Prepare to eat excellent food, ride horses full of spirit, meet incredibly warm hosts, stay in beautifully cozy cabins, and enjoy incredible views. read more

Always a fantastic summer week away with family. Great food, great views, great riding, amazing staff.