Spent a few days this spring at the Smith Fork while at a conference. It was superb in every way - the staff, the owners !, the cuisine, the furnishings, architecture, setting. quietude, locals. What an owner-operated mountain hideaway should be - but seldom is. To put it in perspective - it was as if RockResorts (remember them ?) had... More

One of the best family vacations we have ever taken with our 3 teenage boys! Smith Fork Ranch is more than could ever be written in a review. The staff is what makes it perfect. They are knowledgeable, caring and creative. A small, intimate setting, yet never lonely. Activities were always available but there was never any pressure. We did... More

Spent Christmas Eve & Day at the Ranch & had a magical experience. Staff continues to excel at customer service. Accommodations were “Five Star” and the food was “out of this world!” Even with 17 inches of snow on the ground, we were able to enjoy two spectacular horse rides & enjoyed snow shoeing around the ranch grounds. We could... More

Superior lacation, accomodations & staff! Horseback Riding & Fly Fishing is amazing. Thier website does not do they justice. Instruction for riding & fishing is superior & focused on guest. Personal touch in everything. Accomodations are exceptional; roomy & comfortable. Food is exceptional & service is world class! Limited internet & NO cell service. It was heaven! Managment is excellent... More

My husband and I are always looking for new places to explore in Colorado. This time, we decided to spend a long weekend at a guest ranch. However, we didn't want to rough it; we wanted "rustic luxury" with excellent cuisine and wine. Our search led us to Smith Fork Ranch in the western Colorado Rocky Mountains. Although the ranch... More

We had a wonderful time at the ranch...came from KY, CA, FL, and CO. The instruction for horseback riding, archery, and fly fishing was excellent. We felt very comfortable trying each new activity. The food was delicious...game hen, trout, cooked to order breakfast, and fabulous picnic lunches. We had the perfect place to stay. We each had our own room... More

This was our first experience at a guest ranch. What a way to start! The ranch is nestled in a wonderful little canyon where you feel completely isolated from the rest of the world. The only sound you hear is the wind blowing through the trees. We were lucky enough to be there just as the aspen and cottonwoods were... More

Literally everything about the trip was amazing. Not just because I chose the place to propose to my girlfriend, but the staff, the food, the surroundings were all beyond compare. I've been to other ranches in Colorado, but this is truly intimate, and simply perfect. More

I spent a lot of time in the Rockies as a kid, mostly skiing in the areas around Vail and Keystone, but had never been to the Western Slope of the Rockies. After seeing a great deal at Smith Fork Ranch through a special promotion, we decided to make a trip there as part of a Colorado vacation. Flying into... More