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Three Forks Ranch

A Place Like No Other

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About Three Forks Ranch

Whether you’re seeking to do nothing except soak in the tranquility of the wilderness, indulge in world-class fly fishing on America’s finest trout stream, seek adventure on our private ski mountain, or extend your healthy lifespan, our private 280,000 acres provides endless opportunities for discovery and adventure.

With a maximum capacity of just 54 guests, Three Forks Ranch is deliberately designed to accommodate only a few.

400
Square miles of picturesque Rocky Mountain landscape.
200,000
Acres of Western paradise.
8,000
Head of cattle.
0
Guest suites & luxury treehouses.
100
Staff members to cater to your every whim.
America’s Largest

River Restoration

The river restoration that rewrote the future of this extraordinary land.

In 1998, David Pratt began one of North America’s largest privately funded river restorations, reviving 16 miles of the Little Snake River. The result: America’s Finest Trout Stream, and the beginning of what makes Three Forks Ranch truly A Place Like No Other.

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“What can you do in your lifetime that lasts 1,000 years?”

-David C. Pratt

SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

The spirit of adventure at Three Forks Ranch thrives across its vast 280,000 acres of pristine wilderness. In America’s most natural environment, we offer unparalleled opportunities for exploration and excitement.

Your Personal Guide Awaits

At the heart of each experience is your dedicated guide: someone who knows this land deeply and is here to lead you with exceptional skill and insight. Whether you’re skiing on our private mountain, fly fishing in America’s finest trout stream, horseback riding, hiking, watching wildlife, or enjoying our premier shooting facilities, our expert guides elevate every adventure. Their passion and expertise ensure each experience is safe, enriching, and unforgettable.

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Unexpected Luxury

The Luxury of Refined Accommodations

You will experience Unexpected Luxury woven into every aspect of your stay. Luxury at Three Forks Ranch is about creating a bespoke experience that caters to your desires and needs, offering a perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, longevity and personal enrichment. Spacious, elegantly furnished rooms and suites offer stunning views and high-end amenities, ensuring a luxurious and memorable stay.

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The Luxury of Elegant Cuisine

We take pride in offering our own ranch-raised beef, ensuring unparalleled quality and flavor. Our commitment to farm-to-table excellence extends to the rest of our ingredients. Our fish is flown in daily from a distinguished purveyor in Florida, delivering a truly exceptional dining experience.

The Luxury of a One-of-a-Kind Hydrotherapy Spa & Aquatic Oasis

Our hydrotherapy spa, designed by Barr and Wray, is North America’s only one of its kind. The Aquagen system infuses millions of oxygen particles, reducing chemicals and refreshing the skin. Discover this exclusive aquatic oasis for pure relaxation, rejuvenation, and longevity.

Indulge in ultimate relaxation at Three Forks Ranch’s world-class spa and aquatics facility. Personalized treatments rejuvenate body and mind, support longevity, and enhance your stay with unparalleled luxury.

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EXTEND YOUR HEALTHY LIFESPAN

We are honored to partner with Mayo Clinic, the #1 hospital in the world, and invite you to Extend Your Healthy Lifespan by participating in our longevity program.

The Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Center at Three Forks Ranch

At Three Forks Ranch, you can invest in your health through a comprehensive, Mayo Clinic–designed longevity assessment. This evidence-based program combines predictive AI and cutting-edge diagnostics to optimize your lifespan, backed by science and delivered in a luxury setting. Take the first step toward a longer, healthier life.

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Awards, Accolades, and Testimonials

It’s always our goal to meet and exceed your standards and expectations. As a result, it’s such an honor when people share their Three Forks Ranch experience. Over the years, we’ve created beautiful and unforgettable memories with amazing people. See how we excel among all other luxury lodges in Colorado and how we strive to continue serving every visitor for the years to come. 

“The Finest Money Can Buy: Visitors ride horseback on trails winding through countryside that could pass for the backdrop to a John Wayne western. The views are seldom less than breathtaking.” Read More Here
– Wall Street Journal
The Lodge & Spa at Three Forks Ranch is very proud of our 5.0 rating on trip advisor. To see our 50+ reviews, just click the link.
– Trip Advisor
“True West: Fancy digs aside, the appeal here is intimacy. Managers dine with guests nightly. The three-to-one staff-to-guest ratio allows for spontaneity I’ve seldom encountered; last winter, I arranged snowshoe and cross-country ski outings with 20 minutes’ notice.” Read More Here 
– Forbes Magazine
“Top 101 Hotel Suites of the Year: The world’s most decadent innovations in luxury hotels and resort suites from around the world. Beyond the criteria of luxurious details, these suites are based on opulence, design, plush accommodations and second-to-none service.”
– Elite Traveler
“Fly Fishing and Five-Star Fare at Three Forks Ranch: A savvy guest’s first order of business is to pay a visit to the Roaring Fork Spa, specifically the relaxation room and its incredible mountain views. The 6,000 square-foot spa includes steam baths, hot tubs and an indoor/outdoor infinity pool. Four rooms are available for as many spa treatments as your heart desires.”
– Aspen Peak
“#1 Luxurious Hunting Lodge: Open fireplaces, plaid armchairs, beamed cathedral ceilings, hand-carved European paneling and stone walls; what more could you want from a luxurious hunting lodge?” Read More Here
– Ask Men
“Cast a fly, hit the slopes, and take a steam high in the Sierras. Bon Appétit is an American food and entertaining magazine that is published monthly by Condé Nast.” Read More Here
– Bon Appetit Magazine
“Three Forks Ranch and the cat skiing they have will provide skiers that visit this valley some of the most amazing and unique opportunities available anywhere in this country or North America for that matter. They have endless terrain — more legit than Steamboat Powder Cats terrain and amenities by far. They also have the benefit of being a 230,000 acre private ranch and have a base lodge that would take most people’s breath away.”
– Fleischer Sport
“In 1862, Joseph Hahn and two companions struck gold in the vicinity of Hahns Peak just north of Steamboat Springs. Over a century later, David Pratt, owner of Three Forks Ranch, has struck gold in the form of the fly-fisherman’s nirvana by restoring 22 miles of three rivers that now teem with Donaldson and Kamloops Rainbows measuring over 30 inches.”
– Fly Fish Addiction
“Luxe Way: Three Forks Ranch: Most visitors—about 30 at a time, maximum—come to fish. A mobile kitchen meets anglers to serve them lunches like grilled flatiron steak; at dinner, guests can choose from cult Napa bottlings like Opus One and Caymus.”
– Food and Wine
“Where the Three Forks skiing and snowboarding experience will really stand out is when guests climb inside one of the ranch’s snowcats and head out to the backcountry. The specially designed vehicles are built to travel through the deepest snows, and can provide access to places that no chair lift ever could. Skiers will be able to shred untouched powder in a pristine wilderness that will make them feel like they’re the first ones to ever visit the area, providing a magical ski experience that is unlike any other.” Read More Here
– Gadling.com
“The Best Hunting and Fishing Lodges: Intended to be the “Ritz-Carlton of the backcountry,” the sprawling lodge includes a 6,000-foot spa, an indoor/outdoor infinity pool overlooking aspen-covered hills, and a variety of guest rooms and suites.” Read More Here
– Outside Magazine
“Cast Away: Catching more trees than trout? Splurge on a trip to Three Forks Ranch, a Kansas City-size cattle ranch and fishing resort 40 miles north. The river is a little manicured, but there’s 16 miles of restored private water. The fish are wise as mules, and nearly as fat.” Read More Here
– Outside Magazine
“Our Seven Favorite Guest Ranches: Whether you’re out to ride, fish, soak in a hot spring, pitch in on chores or get treated to a farm-to-table feast, you’ll be able to find your home on the range.” Read More Here
– Outside Magazine
“Over The Rainbows: My Three Forks guide taught me more about fly-fishing in one day than all the other guides I have fished with combined. With his help, I caught and released a dozen rainbow trout along various stretches of the Little Snake River, 16 miles of which run through this 200,000-acre working cattle ranch.”
– Robb Report
“Two hundred thousand acres. A working cattle ranch near the border of Wyoming and Colorado, owned by St. Louis Cardinals co-owner David Pratt. The Three Forks Ranch puts the ‘X’ in extreme luxury.”
– The Ski Channel
“Offering miles of unmatched trout streams, soaring mountain tops, and limitless acres of Aspen covered meadows; this magical playground offers more activities than a day can hold. The Roaring Fork Spa, nestled within The Lodge at Three Forks Ranch, is a focal point of complete rejuvenation for guests seeking a special kind of ranch vacation.”
– Spa Index
“Unlimited Private Snowcat Skiing at Three Forks Ranch: With all due respect to Mr. Disney, the happiest place on Earth isn’t in Orlando or Anaheim. It’s deep in the Sierra Madre on the Colorado-Wyoming border where the North, South and Middle Fork Rivers meet to give this 200,000-acre working cattle ranch and four-season playground its name.”
– SkiMag.com
“Twenty maintained trails on privately owned ski hills accessed only by snowcat — I’d call it the best private snowcat skiing west of the Rockies. No lift lines… no crowds… just you and the hill — and if you’re lucky like my family was with some cooperation from Mother Nature, perhaps more than a foot of freshly fallen snow.” Read More Here
– The Vacation Gals
“Your Private Mountain Now Has Snow: The 200,000-acre resort (just 40mi north of Steamboat on the CO/WY border) has crafted twenty beautiful beginner-to-expert runs which are 1) only accessible by Snowcat (they have four), and 2) only available to guests of their 15 rooms, meaning you’ll be able to really stretch out on the trail (note: stretching out before the trail is also a good idea).” Read More Here
– Thrillist.com
“Think of a snowcat as your personal ski butler—one that comes with a massive snowplow, all-terrain treads and/or bench seating for six. One is there to taxi you up 1,100 vertical feet of gladed mountain face. And another’s there to smooth out up to 20 untouched, private runs in the Sierra Madre, before you grace them with your descent. (You’ll carve these green-, blue- and black-diamond trails almost completely at your leisure, since the hotel caps capacity at a lean 30.)” Read More Here
– Urban Daddy
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