I would love to tell you not to stay here due to my own interest. If I told you to stay here there…read morewould be less space for me to reserve it. I could inform you that this is the most stunning and well laid out campground that I have visited but that would just lead you staying there and leaving me stay somewhere else. I could also tell you that the staff was terrible but people like Madeline and her wonderful customer service would convince you that they do everything to make sure that you're well cared for. All kidding aside THIS PLACE IS GORGEOUS, CLEAN, STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL, QUIET, FULL UTILITIES AND WELL LAID OUT. It's everything you would dream of in a Colorado Glamping experience. So if you don't book all of the sites, then that will leave an opening for me to return.

June is a very unique time of year for the area where you're going to get the stunning weather in…read morethe morning and by afternoon all of your stuff will be blown into the river if it's not bolted down. However I did have a very uncomfortable experience with a man using the women's shower facilities. I brought it to the staffs attention and they seemed to be very on top of the situation so hopefully they'll put something in writing letting men know that it's not ok this has happened on more than one occasion. They still have yummy ice cream. Don't plan on pulling out your fire wood there's a fire ban but you can continue to use a propane fire pit.

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!

Easy to reserve a cabin. Staff are great and friendly, felt like family. Cabins are clean, very…read morenice home away from home. In the woods. Take a deep breath and smell the trees, smells so good. This place has activities for the people staying here, really cool. Fire pits and grills available to use outside your cabin. Pets are welcome. We'll be back for a longer stay.

A little off of the beaten track, but that's what makes it special. You have to be going here to…read moreget here. Very nice shaded grounds, Good amenities, and nice folks.

We booked the self guided tour of the Kokopelli trail with Hermosa Tours and had an excellent…read moreexperience. The booking process was easy and update emails were sent prior to the start informing us of who our guide would be and where to meet him. Your guide (sherpa extrodonair) Glen Shoemaker was phenomenal and made sure that we knew where we were going each morning by doing a route review for us. He selected prime camping locations and had all our gear out of the trailer and ready for us to set up when we arrived. The tour provided amenities were set up and waiting for use, including a cleaned and stocked fire pit. Trailer and tent placement were carefully selected to maximize protection from prevailing winds and the intense sun. Overall this was an excellent experience! Matt, Glen deserves a raise! ;-)

Rode the Arizona Trail-Flagstaff to Grand Canyon . The…read moretrail it self is excellent , the views are great and scenery is wonderful. Would I ride the trail again yes, Make sure you have a map and GPS . With Hermosa Tours NO! The campsites were fine no issues, and the waste management was no issue. Then why 2 stars ? Contacting Matt , has been less the desirable. I was leaving country for 2 weeks before the ride and returning with 5 days to prep. So I called a couple times before I received a return call with questions on the meeting ,location and parking - I was told don't worry about it -read your packet when you receive it. We ask Matt to cater , charge $280.00 per person -Not a great cook -And we still have a food bill to pay . I have done other self supported rides were the food was included in the price , some cook for you some you cook your own . Charges a lot and does not include food . But he takes part in eating food we paid for . We brought beer and offered it to the guides , But when I drank 1 of theirs I heard about for 2 days , My ice box , I paid the food bill , you ate the food -Get Over It ! Our mistake ! Matt would give a briefing about the ride every morning , not very accurate. I wounder if he really rode the trail. When we had some maintenance issues with the bikes , He did not step forward and offer any help . The other guide Roger jumped in - Great Job. Matt seem to be irritated when questions were ask in reference to the trail , his answers left us questioning his knowledge of the ride . What I have learn from this if the guide service seems flaky or they seem more interested in the greenback . Then in quality of the customer service and customer experience , Lesson learned .

Love the array of brochures and recommendations and the comfy seating to make a plan. Conveniently…read morelocated on the Main St.

We stopped here before walking around downtown Durango. Great idea! The place is big, with clean…read morebathrooms and plenty of seats for resting or checking out the brochures. The location is perfect--right on Main Street, and the ladies who assisted us were friendly and helpful. We walked out with two walking tour pamphlets, a couple of coupons and a map that included where to find the trolleys. They even told us where we could find a simple lunch. This is the perfect first stop for your trip to Durango.

When we arrived the owners was driving his Polaris around and stopped and had a ok conversation but…read more2 days later he accused us of driving too fast when we asked how fast we were going he said h3 did not know but stated he had to do 20 to catch up to us so I believe he was the bigger danger to the campground than us maybe going 3 miles above posted limit and it made us uncomfortable. Also staff in the bar stated that she was on so many drugs she should not be working and could not remember our order. The whole place just seemed off we left 2 days earlier as the vibe was not good.

What a wonderful experience so far!! The staff are amazing,…read morethe views are phenomenal, the location is spot on and our camp sight is perfect!! During our stay here, we are visiting Durango, Mesa Verde NP, Cortez, Dolores, Silverton, Ouray and Telluride. They are all very conveniently located from Echo Basin Resort. Mancos, known as the town where "the west still lives," is only a few miles away with a historic downtown, brewery and state park. The 3 mike hike around the reservoir was a nice after dinner hike! Come check it all out!!

Our big crazy family had our Family Reunion here (aka Black Diamond Lodge). They were in the midst…read moreof changing names on our visit. This was slightly confusing upon our arrival, but we figured it out. Upon our arrival (those of us who are on time), were greeted by Amber! She caught onto our family banter quickly and went through the Do's & Don'ts. There were 50 of us, so we certainly needed this. The Lodge is spacious and multiple beautiful views. I watched the sunrise over the mountains on the spa balcony every morning. A great way to prepare yourself for the chaos of a family reunion, and just Be for a moment! The Lodge had plenty of space for eating together, games and we even put on a talent show! The game room and dining area were the most used. We had ages from 4-months to old AF, and everyone enjoyed themselves. The Lodge is in close proximity to Purgatory, Bears Ranch (horseback riding), trails, water leisure, and a local bar, The Nugget. This was a great unforgettable reunion! Thank you for having us!!!

We stayed in the condos, air bnb style. The place was easy to find and was located between several…read moredifferent activities. We had the one bedroom with a sleeper sofa. The "queen" bed a little smaller than pictured, but was okay for the price. Overall, missing a few things like paper towels, ice, coffee, and some items/ pillows in need of updating. I don't know if I would've trusted the hot tub and also saw a dead mouse resting on top of one of the outdoor patio tables.

Amazing ghost tour!! And let me tell you these two pictures did capture something pretty strange.read more

Joe Nelson was an excellent guide. Has lots of knowledge about Durango and lots of connections to…read morethe places he mentions on the tour! Great for tourists out of town!