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Dude Ranch Rates & Dates

Cabin Name
3 Day
Stay
4 Day
Stay
5 Day
Stay
6 Day
Stay
7 Day
Stay
Dude Ranch Vacation Rates
Spruce Cabin
        $6,400.00
June 15 to Aug 24, 2008
Aspen Cabin
        $12,800.00
Oak Cabin
        $12,800.00
7 Day Minimum Stay
River Cabin
        $20,950.00
All stays Sunday to Sunday
West Elk Suite
        $6,100.00
Saddle Mountain
        $5,990.00
Sleeping Indian
        $5,990.00
Mendicant Ridge
        $5,990.00
Needle Rock
        $5,990.00
3 Day
Stay
4 Day
Stay
5 Day
Stay
6 Day
Stay
7 Day
Stay
Early Summer Getaway Rates
Spruce Cabin
$2,355.00 $3,140.00 $3,925.00 $4,710.00 $5,440.00
May 22 to June 1, 2008
Aspen Cabin
$4,695.00 $6,260.00 $7,825.00 $9,390.00 $10,880.00
Oak Cabin
$4,695.00 $6,260.00 $7,825.00 $9,390.00 $10,880.00
3 Day Minimum Stay
River Cabin
$7,650.00 $10,200.00 $12,570.00 $15,300.00 $17,807.00
West Elk Suite
$2,250.00 $3,000.00 $3,750.00 $4,500.00 $5,185.00
Saddle Mountain
$2,205.00 $2,940.00 $3,675.00 $4,410.00 $5,090.00
Sleeping Indian
$2,205.00 $2,940.00 $3,675.00 $4,410.00 $5,090.00
Mendicant Ridge
$2,205.00 $2,940.00 $3,675.00 $4,410.00 $5,090.00
Needle Rock
$2,205.00 $2,940.00 $3,675.00 $4,410.00 $5,090.00
3 Day
Stay
4 Day
Stay
5 Day
Stay
6 Day
Stay
7 Day
Stay
Summer Getaway Rates
Spruce Cabin
$2,745.00 $3,660.00 $4,575.00 $5,490.00 $6,400.00
June 1 to June 15, 2008
Aspen Cabin
$5,487.00 $7,316.00 $9,145.00 $10,974.00 $12,800.00
Oak Cabin
$5,487.00 $7,316.00 $9,145.00 $10,974.00 $12,800.00
3 Day Minimum Stay
River Cabin
$8,979.00 $11,972.00 $14,965.00 $17,958.00 $20,950.00
West Elk Suite
$2,616.00 $3,488.00 $4,360.00 $5,232.00 $6,100.00
Saddle Mountain
$2,568.00 $3,424.00 $4,280.00 $5,136.00 $5,990.00
Sleeping Indian
$2,568.00 $3,424.00 $4,280.00 $5,136.00 $5,990.00
Mendicant Ridge
$2,568.00 $3,424.00 $4,280.00 $5,136.00 $5,990.00
Needle Rock
$2,568.00 $3,424.00 $4,280.00 $5,136.00 $5,990.00
3 Day
Stay
4 Day
Stay
5 Day
Stay
6 Day
Stay
7 Day
Stay
Early Fall Getaway Rates
Spruce Cabin
$2,355.00 $3,140.00 $3,925.00 $4,710.00 $5,440.00
Aug 24 to Sept 28, 2008
Aspen Cabin
$4,695.00 $6,260.00 $7,825.00 $9,390.00 $10,880.00
Oak Cabin
$4,695.00 $6,260.00 $7,825.00 $9,390.00 $10,880.00
River Cabin
$7,650.00 $10,200.00 $12,570.00 $15,300.00 $17,807.00
3 Day Minimum Stay
West Elk Suite
$2,250.00 $3,000.00 $3,750.00 $4,500.00 $5,185.00
Saddle Mountain
$2,205.00 $2,940.00 $3,675.00 $4,410.00 $5,090.00
Sleeping Indian
$2,205.00 $2,940.00 $3,675.00 $4,410.00 $5,090.00
Mendicant Ridge
$2,205.00 $2,940.00 $3,675.00 $4,410.00 $5,090.00
Needle Rock
$2,205.00 $2,940.00 $3,675.00 $4,410.00 $5,090.00
3 Day
Stay
4 Day
Stay
5 Day
Stay
6 Day
Stay
7 Day
Stay
Late Fall Getaway Rates
Spruce Cabin
$2,205.00 $2,940.00 $3,675.00 $4,410.00 $5,120.00
Sept 28 to Oct 12, 2008
Aspen Cabin
$4,425.00 $5,900.00 $7,375.00 $8,850.00 $10,240.00
Oak Cabin
$4,425.00 $5,900.00 $7,375.00 $8,850.00 $10,240.00
River Cabin
$7,215.00 $9,620.00 $12,025.00 $14,430.00 $16,760.00
3 Day Minimum Stay
West Elk Suite
$2,118.00 $2,824.00 $3,530.00 $4,236.00 $4,880.00
Adults only after
Saddle Mountain
$2,085.00 $2,780.00 $3,475.00 $4,170.00 $4,792.00
Sunday, Sept 7, 2008
Sleeping Indian
$2,085.00 $2,780.00 $3,475.00 $4,170.00 $4,792.00
Mendicant Ridge
$2,085.00 $2,780.00 $3,475.00 $4,170.00 $4,792.00
Needle Rock
$2,085.00 $2,780.00 $3,475.00 $4,170.00 $4,792.00
No charge for children one year old or younger; nanny recommended.
Deduct $250 per child 2-7 years of age for Dude Ranch Vacation rate (1 week)
Deduct $25 per child 2-7 years of age/per day for Getaway (daily) rates
Deduct $250.00 for Nanny (if staying in same room as child)
Babysitting may be available for $14.00/hour.
Ranch buyout available:
Exclusive use of SFR for family reunions or corporate retreats.
Please contact the Reservations Manager.
Smith Fork Ranch rates include:
  • Lodging in rustic, luxurious accommodations with magnificent views
  • Superb cuisine served at ranch (includes cookouts & gourmet picnic lunches)
  • Fly fishing on three  and a half private miles of the Smith Fork River , Second Creek and other streams and ponds on the ranch and in the surrounding backcountry
  • Casting clinics and fly fishing instruction with our guides
  • Your own horses for the week, selected from our ranch stable, trail riding and services of our experienced wranglers
  • Guided horseback riding and hiking on over 150 miles of trails on the ranch, the surrounding National Forest and West Elk Wilderness
  • Indian tipis; children's tree house, archery range, swimming pond; snooker, billiards and darts in the old Elk Lodge; library in lodge and guest house; pure mountain spring water; laundry service; gift shop; seasonal tours of local wineries, vineyards and orchards.

Additional Activities & Expenses:

  • Guided  float/fishing or Walk/Wade trips on the Gunnison, Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers.   Scenic  trips to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
  • Scenic hiking or driving trips to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National  Park
  • Full  and 1/2 Day Rafting on the Gunnison River, as well as other off ranch  activities. (Hot Air Ballooning, Bi-Plane Rides, etc)
  • Sporting  clays (all equipment provided)
  • Airport  Transfers ($75.00 per person each way)
  • Massages
  • Wine  & other alcoholic beverages
  • Purchases  made in Ranch Roundup Store.
  • Fishing  license, flies & leaders
  • Taxes  
  • 15%  Service Charge added to your bill at the end of your stay.
Payment: We accept cash, personal checks, Traveler's Checks, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Deposit: 50% deposit required to confirm reservations placed 60 days or more before arrival. For
reservations booked less than 60 days less than 60 days before arrival, 100% of the cost of the stay is due
to confirm the reservation.

Sales tax and 15% service charge will be added to your final bill; 18% for groups of 10 or more.

Check in - Sunday 3:00PM or after; Check out - Sunday by 10:00AM

Transportation: Rental cars are highly recommended and available at all area airports as well as at the
Amtrak Station in Glenwood Springs, CO. Airport pickup or drop-off service is available upon request for
$75.00 per person each way with 2 - person minimum from Aspen, Eagle, Vail, Gunnison, Telluride, Montrose or
Grand Junction airports. Denver is a beautiful 5-hour drive from the ranch.

Cancellation Policy: Due to our intimate size and remote location, cancellation can affect us significantly. Consequently,
we adhere to a strict cancellation policy. If for any reason you must cancel your reservation, we will gladly return any collected funds,
less 10% of the total cost of the reservation, if a cancellation is made in writing 60 or more days prior to arrival.
No refund is available for cancellation less than 60 days before arrival.

PLEASE NOTE: There are NO EXCEPTIONS to our cancellation policy, whether it be for reasons of sickness, family emergency,
travel, or weather difficulties. Therefore WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE. Check with your
travel agent or contact Smith Fork Ranch directly and we can steer you in the right direction.

For your convenience we have listed the phone numbers and websites of three travel insurance companies:
  1. Travel Guard International (AIG)    1-800-826-1300   www.travelguard.com
  2. CSA Travel Protection  1-800-348-9505   www.csatravelprotection.com
  3. Travel Insured International (IMT Services)   1-800-243-3174    www.travelinsured.com
Spruce Cabin - 2 person occupancy - 3 person maximum
Over Occupnacy Rates:
Dude Ranch Vacation - $2,500.00 per person per week
Early Summer, Summer Getaway, Early Fall and Late Fall times: $350.00 per person per night
Aspen Cabin - 4 person occupancy - 5 person maximum
Over Occupnacy Rates:
Dude Ranch Vacation - $2,500.00 per person per week
Early Summer, Summer Getaway, Early Fall and Late Fall times: $350.00 per person per night
Oak Cabin - 4 person occupancy - 5 person maximum
Over Occupnacy Rates:
Dude Ranch Vacation - $2,500.00 per person per week
Early Summer, Summer Getaway, Early Fall and Late Fall times: $350.00 per person per night
Guest Lodge Rooms - 2 person occupancy- *maximum 2 person
*Saddle Mountain
*Sleeping Indian
*Mendicant Ridge
*Needle Rock
West Elk Suite (can accommodate 1 extra guest on comfortable sofa/daybed)
Over Occupnacy Rates:
Dude Ranch Vacation - $2,500.00 per person per week
Early Summer, Summer Getaway, Early Fall and Late Fall times: $350.00 per person per night
River Cabin - 6 person occupancy (max. 10 capacity)
Over Occupnacy Rates:
Dude Ranch Vacation - $2,800.00 per person per week.
Early Summer, Summer Getaway, Early Fall and Late Fall times: $375.00 per person per night



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