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About the Ranch and our family
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The owners' grandfather, John G. Dabney, and his wife Ruth, established this guest ranch and fishing and hunting camp in 1924.  It has been kept much the same as it was then. New outhouses were constructed in the summer of 2007 and new mattresses were installed on all the beds in 2008. A shower house with hot water is available. Staying at the Ranch offers a unique opportunity to experience pioneer life in the west, much as it was 100 years ago.

This is a photo of John G. Dabney and Sport, taken July 16, 1941.

Thanks for your interest in the Continental Ranch, located approximately 30 miles SW of Creede, CO on US Forest Road 513.

The Ranch is located in a high mountain park known as North Clear Creek Park, named for the stream that flows through the park and the Ranch property. The elevation is about 10,000 feet above sea level, making it an ideal place for folks to escape the hot summer weather of lower elevations.

Surrounding the park and the Ranch are forested mountains with plenty of opportunity for horse back riding, hiking, fishing and hunting in season and almost any other outdoor mountain activity you can think of.  The view of the surrounding mountains is magnificent, something one never tires of looking at.

Horses and pets are wecome at the Continental Ranch. We ask that you keep your pets from disturbing other guests, and that you let us know ahead of time if you will be bringing your horse.  There are 100 acres of horse pasture available. There are many thousands of acres of Rio Grande National Forest available adjacent to the Ranch for hiking and riding.

Freemon's Ranch, our nearest neighbor (about 12 miles away) has horses available to rent. Freemon's also has a general store and grill with great hamburgers. Colorado fishing licenses are available at Freemon's.

Lake fishing is available within a few miles of the Ranch on the Continental Reservoir, Rito Hondo Lake, and several other great fishing spots in the area. Stream fishing is available on North Clear Creek which runs through the Ranch, and a number of other streams close by.

ATVs are also welcome. We ask that you obey the regulations regarding on- road and off-road use of these vehicles.

Reservations and Information

1-800-238-6862

 

 

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If you have some photos that were taken at the Ranch that you would like to see published on the website, email them to me at ccreede@centurytel.net. Thanks, John Howard