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Directions to C Lazy U and Travel Information

Denver International Airport (DIA) is the closest commerical airport. All major airlines serve DIA. For a full listing of times and fares, guests should contact a local travel agent or the individual airline. https://www.flydenver.com/

Directions from Denver/DIA to C Lazy U Ranch

Proceed south out of Denver Intl Airport until you reach I-70 West. Take I-70 exit and continue on for approx. 1.25 hours (time varies depending on time of day and traffic flow). You will pass the town of Idaho Springs. 7 miles above Idaho Springs you will come to Exit 232. The sign will say “Rocky Mountain National Park & Winter Park.” Take Exit 232 and stay on Highway 40 for approx. one hour. This is a two-lane highway that will take you over Berthoud Pass. You will pass through the towns of Winter Park, Fraser, Tabernash and Granby. Once past Granby, continue on Highway 40 for 3 miles and you will come to the junction of Highway 125. Turn right (the only way you can turn) and continue on Highway 125 for 3.5 miles. You will see a large sign over the main Ranch road, turn right to enter. See the directions on Google Maps.

Private Air Transportation

Guests can fly privately into Granby or Kremmling Airports.  Granby is 10 minutes away and Kremmling is 30 minutes away.  C Lazy U Ranch provides complimentary pickup service from Granby and charges $35/person for pickups/drop-offs in Kremmling.

Please visit our exclusive private jet provider, ONEflight International for all of your private aviation needs.  ONEflight is an Ultra-luxury charter company with the largest global network of private jets at your fingertips. Click on their proprietary booking platform, The BAJ (Book-A-Jet) for instant member and non-member rates – BAJit.com.  There are three regional airports in a short radius of C Lazy U that can accommodate several different aircraft types. 

Kremmling Airport:
Non-commercial airport accommodating private jets. Elevation is 7,400′, 5,500′ paved all-weather, IFR, published VOR approach and GPS. Handles minor repairs, use of hangar for small planes. Fuel available all week (Jet A, 100LL). Contact number is 970-724-0611. Notify the ranch, prior to your arrival, to arrange for shuttle service to C Lazy U from Kremmling. The ranch changes $35.00 per person per way for shuttle services.

Granby Airport:
Non-commercial airport accommodating private jets. Elevation is 8,203′, 5,115′ paved all-weather, VFR, fuel available upon request. Contact number is 970-725-3347. Notify the ranch, prior to your arrival, to arrange for complimentary shuttle service to C Lazy U from Granby Airport.

Ground Transportation From Denver/DIA To The Guest Ranch

Car Rentals – Great option for families and guests – We encourage guests to use their favorite travel booking website to reserve a rental vehicle.

Home James Ground Transportation from Denver International Airport
833-274-3397 | website

Guests who want to book private shuttles or shared shuttles can do so via Home James.  Please note that pricing To/From DIA is to Granby, CO.  Shared shuttles drop guests off in Granby and C Lazy U Ranch can schedule a complimentary pickup.  Granby is 10 minutes away from the ranch.  Private Shuttles do door-to-door service.

Gold Rush Transportation
Private Door to Door Shuttles
970-485-9805 | website

Hermes Worldwide
Private Door to Door Shuttles
303-577-7600 | website

Rail Service

AMTRAK Passenger Rail Service
800-872-7245 | website
Passenger rail service is available into Granby Station. Notify the ranch, prior to your arrival, to arrange for complimentary shuttle service to the C Lazy U ranch from the train station.

A Special Place to Stay in Denver Before You Head Up The Mountain

If you require accommodations in Denver on your way to or from the ranch, check out our list of recommended hotels here.

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I'm still blissed out after our weekend at the ranch. Philip and I have traveled all over the state and truly, it was one of the best trips we've ever had. Thanks so much for extending the experience to us. Although ranch stays are trending and there are so many options in Colorado, I don't think I really understood the allure until visiting for myself. For one, I'm so glad we went in the wintertime. In chatting with the staff (who were all fabulous — service was a big stand-out feature), I got the impression that January-March is a quiet season. But man, are people missing out. We saw so much wildlife, enjoyed guided experiences with such intimate groups, and had a level of privacy I've never come across at an all-inclusive resort. The activities were abundant, the facilities and rental gear were high quality, and the food! The wine pairing dinner was an unexpected surprise and again, so intimate and enjoyable. The whole experience was such a treat. Thank you again. High praise all around. There's really so much to love about the destination.

~ Abigail B., 01-24-2025

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