Fodor's Expert Review Zapata Ranch
5305 State Hwy. 150, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado, 81146, USA
Part of a 103,000-acre working cattle and bison ranch owned by the Nature Conservancy, the Zapata Ranch is focused mainly on all-inclusive, weeklong stays, during which guests learn about bison, land conservation, and renewable ranching practices, and participate in ranch activities (including branding cattle and mending fences). The ranch also offers overnight rooms booked within a month of the stay depending on availability. Rates include all meals and use of the ranch's hiking trails and seasonal programs like the crane migration photo workshop in March.
PROS
- beautiful setting among mature cottonwoods
- historic lodge buildings
- terrific restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating
CONS
- much pricier than other area accommodations
- limited capacity (the ranch rents only those rooms that aren't reserved for guest ranch visitors)
HOTEL INFO
Phones:
719-378–2356 | 888-592–7282
HOTEL DETAILS
15 rooms
Rate Includes: All-Inclusive, Credit cards accepted
Rate Includes: All-Inclusive, Credit cards accepted
