Spectacularly situated on the banks of the Upper Elk River surrounded by the Routt National Forest and near the Mount Zirkel Wilderness, the Elk River Guest Ranch is just 21 miles North of Steamboat Springs Colorado. The Elk River Guest Ranch offers a true Colorado experience. This year-round business offers cabin rentals, private fishing, hunting, mountain biking, hiking, snow mobiling, cross country skiing, white water rafting, kayaking and horseback riding in its own back yard. Down hill alpine skiing just minutes away in beautiful Steamboat Springs in the North West corner of colorful Colorado.