Escape the clichés, and bring your friends and family together to enjoy an immersive and all-inclusive experience that is both authentic and unforgettable. Celebrate all the glory of owning a private 16,000-acre ranch sitting outside of Steamboat Springs, where memories are made, adventures are had, and cups are filled to the brim.
Grab the keys and make yourself comfortable. Your home on the RanGe awaits.
Sincerely, The Smiths
Experiences
We invite you to enjoy the ranch through endless adventures, premium accommodations, and unparalleled service. Buckethead Ranch is a private, bespoke, and all-inclusive experience. We personalize your stay by welcoming one group of up to 20 guests* at a time, ensuring a dream guest ranch vacation tailored to your tastes in food, activities, and entertainment. Your stay at the ranch is fully customized by you and expertly organized by us to guarantee the best possible Colorado Ranch experience. From horseback riding and hiking, to gourmet dining and relaxing spa treatments, every detail is tailored to your preferences to allow you to immerse in the beauty of the ranch without a worry. Your stay at the ranch includes all on-property experiences, lodging, and dining, complimented by a dedicated staff and chef to make your stay unforgettable.
*Additional guest capacity can be accommodated upon request.
The ranch started as a hunting ranch for the Smith family, and quickly grew to become a place that all could enjoy.
Horseback Riding
Explore 16K acres of ranch land on horse back, be it introductory riding lessons or extensive trail rides. Our favorite afternoon is a trail ride with a pack out lunch at Maria’s Point.
Trail Biking
Our extensive trail system makes getting around by e-bike or mountain bike a fun and exhilarating way to explore the grounds.
Archery
We started as a hunting ranch, so naturally we have an affinity for target sports. Learn how to shoot a recurve bow from the best archers in the west.
Hiking Trails
Prefer to explore the ranch by foot? Our miles and miles of trails are accessible via any mode of transportation.
Winter Time Activities
Wintertime at the ranch offers a whole new offering of activities, be it downhill skiing on our private ski slope, tubing for the littles, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and more!
Horsemanship Clinics
Learn how to build trust and communicate effectively with horses using gentle, respectful methods. Led by skilled trainers, these clinics are ideal for enhancing skills and deepening the bond between horse and rider.
Firearm Range & Handling
We started out as a hunting ranch and love to teach others about the sport. Learn how to safely handle and shoot long-range rifles, pistols, shot guns, and more at our firearm range and course.
Culinary Experiences
Get ready to be taken on a culinary journey across the ranch. Allow your private chef to prepare every meal of your liking, or take part in one of our cooking classes, be it open fire or fondue cooking and more.
Sit back and let us do the planning. We believe in letting you shape your own adventure be it exploring the ranch on horseback or by foot, floating over Steamboat in a hot air balloon or down a river in a white water raft, KICK BACK, RELAX, AND FILL YOUR CUP TO THE BRIM. Welcome home to your private ranch escape.
Maria on a trail ride with her horse, Batman, on her way to Maria’s Point for a picnic pack out.
Accommodations
16,000 Acres of Leg Room
With over 16,000 pristine acres at your disposal, the entire ranch is your private retreat for the week. Be it for a family getaway or reunion, wedding celebration, private party, corporate retreat, or a private honeymoon, Buckethead Ranch is the premier location for groups of 20* individuals looking to vacation in total privacy and solitude.
12
Beds
20
guest capacity
16,000
Acres
Additional guests can be accommodated at an incremental fee.
KICK YOUR FEET UP OR GET ‘EM DIRTY, EVERY MEAL, EVERY ADVENTURE, AND EVERY EXPERIENCE IS CURATED SPECIFICALLY FOR YOU.
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The Ford Bronco – one of our favorite modes of transportation around the ranch roads.
The options for crafting the perfect event are endless across this ranch land.
Weddings & Events
Step through the gates of Buckethead Ranch and experience 16,000 acres holding one of the most private and exclusive wedding and private party locales in the country. Design the weekend celebration of your dreams at the ranch, with our custom packages designed to fit your needs – be it a single day venue-use only or a long weekend stay for 20 of your family members & closest friends for a multi-day wedding weekend. Sit back and allow your guests to enjoy one of the most unique wedding venues of the west. We host a limited number of weddings and private events per year, in order to preserve the beauty and exclusivity of the ranch land. For more information on weddings & other private event packages, please inquire below.
The options for crafting the perfect event are endless across the ranch land.