FAQ

Lost Valley can accommodate about 85 guests during the summer in our 23 cabins. In the spring and fall, our capacity is 60 guests.

Casual western is always appropriate at Lost Valley. Cowboy boots and jeans fit every occasion. You might want to bring something special for square dancing, but even at dinner we want you to be relaxed. The weather in Colorado can change rapidly so we encourage you to bring "layers" for the season you will be here. Evenings cool off quickly, so a jacket is also highly recommended.

Unfortunately, no. The ranch already has a number of dogs and cats as well as our herd of horses, cattle and other large animals.  Outside pets pose a safety issue for other guests and pets who aren't accustomed to guest dude ranch life. Additionally, out of consideration for guests who will come after you, we can't allow pets in our cabins.

Generally Colorado days are full of sunshine, and in the summer a brief afternoon shower is typical. Our altitude of 7,500 feet means that we get significant solar heating, so even when the temperature is low the bright sun makes it feel warmer. However, when the sun goes down it cools quickly so that any time of the year you can enjoy a fire in your cabin's fireplace. Here are the seasonal specifics:

• Spring, our lows will average 14-29 degrees, and our highs 46-65 degrees.
• Summer our lows average 45-55 degrees and the highs between 75-90 degrees.
• Fall, our lows are around 15-35 degrees and the highs 45-70 degrees.

Lost Valley's rates are all-inclusive: meals, lodging, horseback riding, use of our facilities, children and teen supervision (summer season only), special programming and access to 26,000 gorgeous acres of the Pike National Forest! The only additional costs would be purchases at our Trading Post, transportation, if you chose to learn Fly Fishing, trap shooting, archery, or sign up for massage therapy. 4.5% tax will also be added to your bill. 

We do not have a liquor license. You are free to bring your own alcohol and consume it in your cabin.  Also, let us know and we will pick up any wine, beer or liquor and have it waiting in your cabin when you arrive. We desire to have a family-oriented atmosphere; therefore, we ask that you not bring your drinks into any of the public areas or our lodge at meals.

We do not provide phones or TVs in your cabin. In the lodge we have two free phones for making outside calls. Wi-Fi is also available in the lodge. Please be aware that we do not have any cell phone coverage at the ranch.