Buena Vista, Colorado

Come on in —
the mountains
are waiting.

A relaxed roadside retreat along the Arkansas River corridor, where the high desert meets the Collegiate Peaks and every room comes with a view worth pulling over for.

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US Hwy 24, Buena Vista
Year-round lodging
Family-run hospitality
Tomcat Ranch exterior surrounded by Colorado mountain landscape

Along the Arkansas River
between Colorado Springs and Denver

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Accommodations

Rooms built for
real rest

Whether you're passing through on a road trip or settling in for a weekend of rafting, climbing, and high-country hiking, we've got a space that fits.

Spacious guest room with queen bed and natural light

Standard Room

Clean, comfortable, and quiet — the kind of room that lets you actually sleep after a long day on the river. Queen bed, private bath, and a view of the valley.

  • Queen bed
  • Private bathroom
  • Free parking
Cozy room with double bed and rustic Colorado decor

Double Room

A little more room to spread out — ideal for a couple or two hiking partners sharing a basecamp. Double bed, full amenities, and that small-town Colorado feel.

  • Double bed
  • Private bathroom
  • Free parking
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Spacious suite with mountain views and comfortable seating area

Mountain Suite

The full experience — extra space, a proper sitting area, and windows that frame the Sangre de Cristo range. Perfect for a weekend where you want to actually unwind.

  • King bed
  • Sitting area
  • Mountain views
  • Free parking

The Area

A gateway to
the high country

Buena Vista sits at the crossroads of some of Colorado's best outdoor playgrounds. From our door, you're minutes from world-class whitewater, alpine lakes, and trails that reward every level of fitness.

Arkansas River Rafting

World-renowned whitewater, right on your doorstep. Class II to Class IX — something for everyone.

14er Peaks

Mount Princeton, Mount Antero, and eleven more fourteeners within an hour's drive.

Garden of the Gods

Iconic red rock formations and world-class climbing, just south on Highway 24.

Sangre de Cristo Range

Ancient peaks rising 3,000 feet above town — dramatic, rugged, and stunning at sunset.

Arkansas River whitewater rafting in Colorado Snow-capped fourteeners near Buena Vista Colorado Red rock formations at Garden of the Gods Colorado
The best road trips don't have a destination — they have a feeling. That's what we try to capture for you: the moment you roll into Buena Vista, see those mountains open up, and realize the day's driving is finally done.

— Tomcat Ranch

Find Us

Right on
Highway 24

Address

36575 US Highway 24 N
Buena Vista, CO 81211-9612

Distances from Tomcat Ranch

15 min Breckenridge
30 min Colorado Springs
2 hrs Denver
5 min Arkansas River

Get in Touch

Ready to
plan your stay?

Reach out by phone or email — we're happy to answer questions about the rooms, the area, or anything you need for your trip.

(719) 395-2878
blitzm1@yahoo.com

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