Mountain landscape near Saguache Colorado with golden light
Welcome to the high desert

Come as You Are,
Stay a While

Nestled in the high alpine valley of Saguache, Old Cow Town at Prior Ranch offers a retreat where the spirit of the Old West lives — wrapped in comfort, warmth, and the kind of silence only the Rockies can give you.

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Accommodations

Rooms & Suites

Each room is thoughtfully appointed with rustic elegance — hand-selected furnishings, premium linens, and views that remind you why you left the city behind.

Spacious ranch-style bedroom with warm lighting
Classic

The Ranch Room

A cozy retreat with queen bedding, rustic wood accents, and a private porch overlooking the high desert landscape.

  • Queen bed
  • Private patio
  • Mountain views
Elegant mountain suite with stone fireplace
Premium

The Mountain Suite

Spacious suite featuring a stone fireplace, king bed, and a sitting area — perfect for extended stays or special occasions.

  • King bed
  • Stone fireplace
  • Sitting area
Charming alpine cabin interior with warm tones
Cabin

The Alpine Cabin

A standalone cabin experience with full kitchen, wraparound deck, and the most private setting on the ranch property.

  • Full kitchen
  • Wraparound deck
  • Complete privacy
Ranch deck at sunset with mountain backdrop
High desert wildflowers and sagebrush
Milky Way over the San Juans
Warm rustic interior with leather and wood
The Experience

A Place That
Reminds You
What Matters

Old Cow Town at Prior Ranch isn't just a place to sleep — it's an invitation to slow down. Wake to the sound of wind through the sagebrush, spend your days exploring alpine lakes and ghost towns, and end your evenings beneath a sky so full of stars it feels personal.

Whether you're here for the fishing, the hiking, the solitude, or simply the chance to breathe air that hasn't been negotiated — we'll make sure your stay feels like coming home to something you never knew you missed.

High Alpine Valley 7,800 ft elevation
San Juan Views Fourteeners nearby
Ranch Heritage Living history
Total Serenity Dark sky preserved
Explore

The Surroundings

Saguache sits at the crossroads of some of Colorado's most dramatic landscapes — from the Great Sand Dunes to the Sangre de Cristo Range.

Great Sand Dunes National Park golden dunes

Great Sand Dunes

Tallest dunes in North America

Crystal clear alpine lake surrounded by peaks

Alpine Lakes

Fishing & backpacking

Historic ghost town in the Colorado mountains

Ghost Towns

Living Colorado history

Wildflower trail through Colorado mountain meadow

Mountain Trails

Hiking & horseback riding

"We drove through Saguache on a whim and decided to stay. Best decision of the trip. Woke up to elk in the meadow and stars I'd never seen before. We'll be back."
A Guest from Denver
Get in Touch

Ready to
Escape?

Whether you have questions about availability, want to plan a group visit, or just want to know what the trail conditions look like this week — give us a call or send a message. We're always glad to hear from travelers.

Call Us (719) 655-2224
Address 36710 County Road CC 36 Saguache, CO 81149-9759
Location Saguache, Colorado San Luis Valley

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