Come Work and Play in the Rocky Mountains along the Colorado River at Colorado's Oldest Dude Ranch!

Bar Lazy J Ranch

Currently recruiting for the season from May 4th, 2026 to September 26th, 2026.

Opened in 1912, Bar Lazy J is considered the oldest continuously operating guest ranch in Colorado. With a guest capacity of 42 we strive to provide our guests a week long stay in a friendly, informal atmosphere with a true "western experience.

Our ranch is ideally located just southwest of Rocky Mountain National Park and nestled in a peaceful valley along the banks of the Colorado River.

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