Bighorn Lodge
An Intimate Colorado Resort
Jo Witchey was drawn to the splendor of the Rocky Mountains and moved from Mansfield, Ohio, to Denver, Colorado. In 1925, Jo moved to Chalk Creek Canyon, where 14,000-foot peaks framed the valley. On an ascent of the Mount Princeton (14,197') she met a wrangler and hunting guide named Mark Love, whom she later married. They bought a small ranch in Chalk Creek Canyon, started a cabin camp for summer vacationers, and named it 'Love Ranch'. Jo stayed for over 40 years to run the ranch and entertain guests. Frequent guests were author of Roots, Alex Haley and President Dwight D. Eisenhower who visited the historic cabin at Love Ranch.
Bighorn Lodge is a newly built, custom log home is located on Love Ranch. The area is widely known for its extensive variety of wildlife including bighorn sheep, mule deer, elk and other various small game.
The log home is surrounded by stunning views of Mount Princeton and all of your favorite Colorado activities are right at your doorstep. Come stay with us!
The log home is surrounded by stunning views of Mount Princeton and all of your favorite Colorado activities are right at your doorstep. Come stay with us!
Our Amenities
Host Access
Our lodge host lives nearby and is available to you upon request, but you can also have a private stay without interruption if you prefer.
Free Wifi
HD TV & DVD Players
After a long day of adventuring, you'll want to wind down. We have a diverse and extensive movie library to choose anything from classics to new favorites!
Observation Deck
The lodge is a birdwatcher's paradise, in addition to frequent visits from the bighorn sheep, bobcats, mule deer, and all kinds of local wildlife.
Hiking Trails
You can venture up the road to St. Elmo's to find hiking trails to explore, or you can walk out the back door of the lodge and begin your adventure!
Indoor & Outdoor Fireplaces
There's nothing more cozy than sitting around a fire and at the lodge, you can do that inside or outside. There's also a grill!
Things To Do
Hot Springs
Bighorn Sheep
St. Elmo's Ghost Town
In 1880, nearly 2,000 people settled in St. Elmo's to mine for gold and silver. Today, the homes are privately-owned but open for visitors.
Ski & Snowboarding
Monarch Resort is situated on Monarch Pass at the continental divide and has 54 trails, two terrain parks, and an extreme terrain area called Mirkwood.
Outdoor Activities
Hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, hot air ballooning, horseback riding, ATVs, and more. There's not shortage of activities!
Birdwatching
The lodge comes equipped with binoculars and bird feeding stations. If you're a bird watcher, you'll have no shortage of feathered visitors.
What Our Guests Say
“We had an incredible time staying at the lodge. It's close to the hot springs and a quick drive to Buena Vista, but it feels like its own paradise. We saw wildlife from the kitchen window every morning!”
“We planned to stay at Mt. Princeton Resort, but they were booked the dates of our trip. We found Bighorn Lodge and are so glad we did! It was incredibly romantic; perfect for celebrating our anniversary!”
Our Location
18620 County Road 162, Nathrop, CO 81236
We are located in Chalk Creek Valley three miles west of
Mt. Princeton Hot Springs on County Road 162.
Interested in booking a stay? CALL 719-395-2274
OR text 719-499-0045. EMAIL: rentnow18620@gmail.com
rentnow18620@gmail.com | 719-395-2274
