FROM COLORADO SPRINGS:
Go South on I-25 to the Nevada Ave. exit for Hwy 115. Go South from Colorado Springs to Florence. After the Carl's Junior in Florence, turn left (South again) onto Hwy. 67 towards Wetmore. In Wetmore, turn right (SouthWest) on Hwy. 96. About mile marker 11, turn right (North) onto County Road 271. Bear Basin Ranch is ¼ mile down on your left.

FROM RMOC in HOWARD:
Go Southeast to Cotopaxi and take a right just before the General Store. When you reach Hwy. 69, take a right and drive into Westcliffe. Take a left (East) at the flashing light. You will now be on Hwy. 96. Follow Hwy. 96 approximately 11 miles East to County Road 271. When you see the sign for Bear Basin Ranch/Adventure Specialists on the left, turn left (North) and the ranch will be about ¼ mile down.

FROM PUEBLO:
Go West on Hwy. 96 out of Pueblo, past the Pueblo Reservoir, and through Wetmore. Continue West on Hwy 96 to about mile marker 11, then turn right (North) onto County Road 271. Bear Basin Ranch is ¼ mile down on your left.

FROM WALSENBURG:
Go North on I-25 to the turn off for Colorado City, Hwy. 165. Take a left on Hwy. 165 (Northwest), through Rye, to the end of Hwy. 165 at Hwy. 96. Turn left (West) onto Hwy 96. At mile marker 11, turn right (North) onto County Road 271. Bear Basin Ranch is ¼ mile down on your left.

IF YOU HAVE MADE RESERVATIONS FOR A DAY RIDE IN THE WET MOUNTAINS, FOR OUR BUNKHOUSE, OR FOR TENTS BEHIND THE BUNKHOUSE:

Turn left into the ranch from County Road 271. The bunkhouse is the first building on your left; it has a beautiful deck on the West side, so you can begin enjoying our views of mountains and stars as soon as you would like. Park in the upper lot to the left of the bunkhouse as you face the entryway. The ranch is rustic and unique. There is no electricity and limited plumbing in the bunkhouse. The bathrooms are outhouses located just south of the bunkhouse & solar shower house. The solar shower is available for washing hands and face, but not for full showers. (We have limited water.) There are two bedrooms in the bunkhouse, one with nine single bunks and the other with six double bunks, and a kitchen with wood stove, kerosene lights and large dining table.

If you plan to arrive Friday night or Sunday night, be sure you have called to let us know the time of your arrival. Make yourselves at home in the bunkhouse; staff will not be present until morning. We'll leave a lamp on for you in the bunkhouse, please extinguish all lamps and make certain that all propane is turned off before going to bed! The day of your trip starts at 7:30am with the arrival of the breakfast cook. If you have reservations for the day ride, it commences in a leisurely fashion (9:30am) with a riding lesson and careful match up of horse to rider.

IF YOU HAVE MADE RESERVATIONS FOR OUR OUTFITTER'S CAMP:

Following the directions and instructions on the face of the map to the Ranch, proceed about ½ mile further north on County Road 271. Go past the turn off at the silver gate to the first main road, County Road 260. Turn left (west) on County Road 260 and drive 1/4 mile to the Green House. Park in the lot at the Green House, to the right of the driveway, away from the Green House. The trail to the Camp is directly above the water trough located across the road from the Green House. Take the trail above the water trough about 50 yards up to the dining area. Tents for two are set up throughout the trees. Our camp is comfortable with private four-man Ureka Timberline tents for two, kitchen tent and covered dining area around the fire. Unbelievable gourmet wilderness meals are produced in this simple setting.

If you plan to arrive in Camp Friday night or Sunday night, be sure you have called to let us know the time of your arrival. Make yourselves at home in Camp. Staff will not be present until morning, so please extinguish all lamps and make certain all fuels are turned off before going to bed, and fully put out any fire at night when you leave.

PLEASE!...

Map to Bear Basin Ranch

Directions to the Rocky Mtn Outdoors Center in Howard:

FROM BEAR BASIN RANCH:
Return to Hwy 96 and turn right (West) towards Westcliffe. Drive into Westcliffe, and turn right (North) onto Hwy 69 at the flashing light. Proceed north past the town of Hillside, until you see a sign for Cotopaxi. Turn left (Northwest) onto this shortcut. (Or you can continue to Texas Creek, then take a left onto westbound Hwy 50 and stay on Hwy 50 to Howard -- this is about 8 miles longer.) When you reach Cotopaxi, turn left onto Hwy 50, and follow Hwy 50 through Coaldale into Howard. The RMOC building is on the highway on your right between the highway and the Arkansas River.

FROM COLORADO SPRINGS:
Go South on I-25 to the Nevada Ave. exit for Hwy 115. Go South from Colorado Springs to Hwy 50, just past the town of Pennrose. Turn right. Stay on Hwy 50 through Canon City, Texas Creek, Cotopaxi, and Coaldale on into Howard. The RMOC building is on the highway on your right between the highway and the Arkansas River.