Buena Vista, Colorado - Area Attractions, Lodging & Resources

For those looking for additional Colorado lodging or recreational options to add to your Noah's Ark adventure vacation, please browse through our helpful Colorado travel links below.  Make sure you take a look at our special Colorado vacation packages that combine rafting with one of the many other fun activities listed below. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions!

BUENA VISTA, CO -  AREA LODGING AND ATTRACTIONS

Lodging - Camps and Resorts Lodging - Cabins Lodging - Bed and Breakfasts Campgrounds and RV Parks Motels Other Colorado Camping Links Buena Vista and Salida, CO Chambers of Commerce Jeep Tours

Leadville Train Scenic Ride - NEW! Mountain Biking Hot Springs Pools Horseback Riding Llama Trips Ghost Towns Other Important Links Colorado Adventure Packages

Colorado adventure vacation and group trips for Families, Groups, and Ministries

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LOCAL COLORADO LODGES and RESORTS

Deer Valley Guest Ranch
16825 CR 162
Nathrop, CO 81236
800-284-1708 or 719-395-2353
Colorado Dude Ranch - Deer Valley Ranch

Horn Creek
6758 County Road 130
Westcliffe, CO 81252
719-783-2205
http://www.horncreek.org

Silver Cliff Ranch
16565 CR 162
Nathrop, CO 81236
888-471-8522 or 719-395-6228
Capacity: 250 people
www.silvercliffranch.com

Young Life Trail West
18800 Trail West Dr
Buena Vista, CO 81211
719-395-2477
www.trailwest.younglife.org

Spring Canyon Resort
26000 County Road 344
Buena Vista, CO 81211
719-395-2328
http://www.springcanyon.org

Lost Valley Ranch
29555 Goose Creek Road
Sedalia, CO 80135-9000
(303) 647-2311
Colorado Dude Ranch - Lost Valley Ranch

Happy Trails Vacation Rentals
6387 Ashcroft Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 687-0270
Happy Trails Vacation Rentals

Jane’s Lodges
PO BOX 8675
Breckenridge, CO
800-343-3088
10 private, mountain vacation rental homes; with the best locations!
www.JanesLodges.com

Monarch Mountain Lodge
22720 West US Hwy 50
Monarch, CO
800-332-3668
*Group rates starting at $49
http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com

Glen Eyrie Christian Camps and Conferences
3820 N. 30th St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
800-944-4536
http://www.gleneyrie.org/

Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je: Camp & Retreat Center
571 County Road 43
Bailey CO, 80421
(303) 838-5668
info@idrahaje.org
http://idrahaje.org/

Eagle Lake Camps
3820 N 30th St
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
800-873-2453 or 719-472-1260
www.eaglelake.org

American Safari Ranch
1484 South Park County Road #7
Fairplay, Colorado 80440
Affordable full service Dude Ranch Retreat, Cabins, RV Park, and Lodge Rooms.
719-836-2700 / stansranch@yahoo.com
http://www.americansafariranch.com/

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RENTAL CABINS

Vista Court Cabins
1004 West Main Street
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
719-395-6557
800-241-0670
http://www.vistacourtcabins.com

Thunderlodge
207 Brookdale Ave.
PO Box 504
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
800-330-9194 or 719-395-2245
Price range: $45 - $125
http://www.thunderlodge.com

Spruce Ridge Guest Cabins
4141 County Road 210
Salida, Colorado 81201
888-686-8735
http://www.spruceridgeguestcabin.com

Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort - Check out our Raft & Soak Package!
(Outdoor Pool Facility)
15870 CR 162
Nathrop, Colorado 81236
719-395-2447
888-395-7749
http://www.mtprinceton.com

Mount Elbert Lodge
P.O.Box 40
Twin Lakes, CO 81251
(719) 486-0594 or (800) 381-4433
http://mount-elbert.com

Colorado Mountain Vacations
800-539-0133
45 vacation homes and cabins throughout Chaffee County
5% discount for Noah's Ark participants.
http://coloradomountainvacations.net/

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COLORADO BED AND BREAKFASTS

Room at the River
P. O. Box 1133
30670 CR 371
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
719-395-8599
Price range: $135-$155
www.roomattheriver.com

Century House Bed and Breakfast
40l E. First Street
Salida, Colorado, 8l20l
800-922-0460
Price Range: $100 to $150
http://www.centuryhousecottages.com

Buffalo Peaks Bed & Breakfast
28928 Fairway Drive
Buena Vista, CO 81211
719-395-3313
Price Range: $85-$155.  Discount offered for Noah's rafters.
www.buffalopeaks.com

Las Manos Bed and Breakfast
Buena Vista, Colorado, 8l211
719-395-4567
Price Range: $115 to $165
http://www.lasmanosbandb.com

Sawatch Vistas Bed and Breakfast
27627 Rancho Sawatch
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
866-395-9199
719-395-9199
Price Range:  $105-$160
http://www.sawatchbedandbreakfast.com

La Roca de Tiza Bed & Breakfast
16420 County Road 289A
Nathrop, CO 81236
719-395-8034
Price Range: $120-150. On the banks of Chalk Creek!
http://www.larocabandb.com/index.php

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COLORADO CAMPGROUNDS and RV PARKS

Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park
11430 County Road 197
Nathrop, Colorado 81236
888-395-8830
Price range: $19.00 - $30.00
http://www.chalkcreek-campground.com

Arrowhead Point Resort
33975 US Hwy 24 North
Buena Vista, CO 81211
800-888-7320
Price Range: $8(tent camping) - $31(RV)
http://www.arrowheadpointresort.com

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LOCAL COLORADO MOTELS

Best Western Vista Inn
733 U.S. Highway 24 North
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
719-395-8009
Price range: $107.10 - 129.00
(Discount applies for 5 rooms or more)
http://book.bestwestern.com

Super 8 Motel
530 U.S. Highway 24 South
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
719-395-8888
Price range: $88.88 - $188.88
http://www.bvsuper8.com

Lakeside Motel
112 Lake
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
719-395-2994
Price Range: $87 and
http://www.lakesidebv.com/

The Simple Lodge and Hostel
224 East First Street
Salida, Colorado 81201
719-650-7381
http://simplelodge.com

A Riverside Inn
249 Highway 285, PO Box 1387
Fairplay, Colorado 80440
719-836-0600
www.RiversideFairplay.com

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CAMPING INFORMATION

Colorado State Parks:
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
(719) 539-7289
Salida, Colorado
http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/arkansasheadwaters

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Buena Vista, Colorado: (719) 395-6612
Salida, Colorado: (719) 539-2068

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OTHER LOCAL ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:

JEEP TOURS

High Country Jeep Tours - Check out our On-River & Off-Road Package!

410 US Hwy 24 South
Buena Vista, CO 81211
1-866-45-TOURS
http://www.highcountryjeeptours.com

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SCENIC TRAIN RIDES

Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad - Check out our Scenic Train Ride / Raft Trip Package!
326 East 7th Street
PO Box 916
Leadville, CO 80461
1-866-386-3936
http://www.leadville-train.com/

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MOUNTAIN BIKING

The Trailhead
707 Hwy 24 North
Buena Vista, CO 81211
Phone: (719) 395-8001
Half day price: $16
Full day price: $27
-- Just rentals, not bike tours.--
http://www.trailheadco.com/

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HOT SPRINGS POOLS

Mt. Princeton Hot Springs - Check out our special deals and Raft & Soak Package!
(Outdoor Pool Facility)

15870 CR 162

Nathrop, Colorado 81236
719-395-2447
888-395-7749
$15.00-$18.00 for adults (13 and older)
$7.00-$10.00 for children
Discount passes available for Noah's Ark guests!
http://www.mtprinceton.com


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HORSEBACK RIDING

Mount Princeton Riding Stables - Check out our Rafting / Horseback Ride Trip Package!
Phone: (719) 395-3630
toll free: 1-866-877-3630
2-Hour Ride: $45
Half Day: $65
3/4 Day Waterfall Ride (includes lunch): $100
Full Day: $150 (includes lunch)
http://www.coloradotrailrides.com/

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LLAMA TRIPS

Spruce Ridge Llamas - Check out our Rafting / Llama Trek Trip Package!
4141 CR 210
Salida, Colorado 81201
1-888-MTN-TREK (686-8735)
http://www.spruceridgellamas.com/

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GHOST TOWN

St. Elmo
Contact Buena Vista Chamber of
Commerce for information
719-395-6612

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OTHER COLORADO TRAVEL PLANNING LINKS

High Point Travel and Ski Tours
800-683-3335
http://www.highpointtravel.com

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Colorado White Water Rafting and Backcountry Adventure Vacations

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Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting Co. and Adventure Program Ltd.
Box 850 · Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
Phone: 719-395-2158 · Fax: 719-395-4033 · Email: flood@noahsark.com