The town of Lake George is west of Colorado Springs in Pike National Forest. Wooded areas, lakes and wildlife are abundant at every turn, offering visitors many outdoor activities. For some Rocky Mountain golf, tee up at nearby Four Mile Ranch Golf Club, which was once a working cattle ranch, or The Golf Club at Bear Dance, home to the Colorado section of the PGA. At the end of the day, continue your Colorado experience by staying at one of these rustic cabins.
11 Mile Cabins & General Store
Surround yourself with peace and quiet--and plenty of fishing opportunities--at one of 11 Mile's two cabins. Rent boats and fishing equipment at the general store, where you'll also find bait, lures, local insider fishing reports and plenty of groceries. Each cabin has cooking facilities and barbecue grills, but there are no TVs or Internet access. Hunt right outside the cabin's back door, and hiking and biking trails, the marina and the general store are all within walking distance. Daily rates average $75-$90 as of 2010.
11 Mile Cabins & General Store
5790 County Road 92
Lake George, CO 80827
(719) 304-1567
Cardinal Oaks Cabin & Llama Ranch
Check out the working llama ranch at Cardinal Oaks.
Just down the road from Lake George, you'll find a cabin with a full kitchen with microwave, satellite TV and a washer and dryer, combined with rustic furnishings and views of the surrounding mountains. Cardinal Oaks' two-bedroom cabin sleeps as many as six and also has a front porch, fireplace and barbecue grill. Enjoy the local wildlife, hiking trails, rafting and skiing. Before you leave, don't pass up the opportunity to check out the working llama ranch, and take a llama trek. Nightly lodging rates average $110 as of 2010.
Cardinal Oaks Cabin & Llama Ranch
746 Ranger Station Road
Florissant, CO 80816
(719) 748-8073
cardinalsroost.com
DB Ranch Village
Just minutes from Lake George, you'll also find these rental cabins in Mueller State Park. Amenities include a full kitchen, fireplace, outdoor barbecue with gazebo and a hammock near the babbling brook that runs through the property. The creek is full of trout, and there is a nearby pond for ice skating in the winter. All cabins have TVs, satellite and Wi-Fi Internet connection. Daily rates run from $100 to $200 as of 2010.
DB Ranch Village
6250 County Road 61
Divide, CO 80814
(719) 686-9004
dbranch.com
About The Author
Denise is the managing editor of a national sports magazine and a freelance writer living in northern Indiana. She graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor's degree, and her specialties include sports, animals and travel. Denise has been published both in print and online, and can be reached by email at irishys4u@yahoo.com.
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