Luark Ranch & Outfitters

Luark Ranch & Outfitters has been operating on Colorado's King Mountain since 1942. What started as Wilbur "the Mountain Man" Luark taking hunters into the Flat Tops evolved into a licensed, bonded outfitting operation across 5,760 acres of non-motorized Bureau of Land Management terrain.

The ranch remains family-operated today under Pat Luark and his wife Niki, with hopes their two sons will become the fourth generation to run the operation.

• •Archery & Muzzleloader Season (August–September)
• •Hunt with experienced big game guides
• •Ride horses across King Mountain
• •Group rates available
• •Up to 4 hunters per booking

• •Rifle Season (October–January)
• •Multiple seasonal openings: 1st season (October–early November), 2nd season (November), 4th season (late November)
• •Licensed outfitter registration #0000761
• •Permitted under BLM permit CO-140-14-90-14, GMU #26

Lodging Options: - Teepee cabin (up to 6 hunters) - Willow Trailer (up to 6 hunters) - Bunk house (up to 4 hunters) - Guest House (up to 6 hunters)

All packages include lodging and horses. Group bookings welcomed—birthdays, reunions, bachelor parties.

The first elk killed on King Mountain was taken by Charlie Antel in 1972. Today, some hunters have returned annually for over 23 years.

Full-service meat processing on-site. They handle field-to-table preparation with professional standards.

The ranch operates year-round as a guest destination:

• •Fly fishing: Colorado River access plus private catch-and-release lakes
• •Horseback rides: Day trips or overnight pack trips
• •Hiking: King Mountain trails, lake hikes, wildlife photography routes
• •Tubing: Colorado River tubing
• •Trapshooting: On-ranch clay shooting
• •Weddings & events: Mountain ceremonies for up to 40 guests, receptions in the Gathering Place or Arena
• •Corporate retreats: Team building and leadership programs
• •Family reunions: Multi-day stays with activities

Ranch Headquarters: 2834 Luark Road, Burns, Colorado

From Denver (139 miles): - I-70 West to Dotsero exit #133 - North on Colorado River Road ~23 miles to Burns "Y" - Left on Cabin Creek Road, right on Luark Road (3 miles to ranch)

Phone: 1.970.653.4324 Email: [email protected]

Colorado Division of Wildlife regulates all licenses. Deer and elk applications must be mailed by April 1st each year. Check current CPW brochures for 2024 season dates, draw dates, and tag availability before booking.

Views overlook Castle Peak, W Mountain, Dome Peak, Middle Derby, and the Vail Ski area. King Mountain's logging trails provide wildlife viewing and photography opportunities. Campfire gatherings most evenings. On clear nights, you might hear coyotes howling in the distance.

The ranch raises cattle and horses year-round, maintaining working ranch operations alongside the outfitting business.