Welcome to the Royal Gorge
Your adventure playground awaits in Colorado's Arkansas River Valley, at the base of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.
Arkansas River Valley
Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort sits on 800 acres in the Arkansas River Valley, one of Colorado's most dramatic landscapes. The property occupies rolling hills covered in pinyon-juniper forests with glacier-carved rock formations, meadow land, and riparian corridors.
The Sangre de Cristo mountain range rises to the south and west, providing a backdrop visible from nearly every point on the property. The Royal Gorge and its iconic bridge are within minutes. The Arkansas River, a Gold Medal trout fishery, runs through the valley below.
Canon City sits at approximately 5,300 feet in elevation. The region averages over 300 days of sunshine per year with mild winters compared to Colorado's high mountain areas.
Pleasantly Remote & Accessible
Far enough from the city to feel like an escape. Close enough to reach everything you need.
Denver
120 miles
Colorado Springs
50 miles
Pueblo
40 miles
From Buckskin Joe to the Ranch & Resort
For decades, this land was home to Buckskin Joe, one of Colorado's most famous Old West movie sets and tourist attractions. Western film productions and hundreds of thousands of visitors passed through what is now Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort.
In 2010, billionaire Bill Koch purchased the property and dismantled the frontier town structures. The land sat largely untouched, preserving its natural features for future use.
In 2018, Ty and Anna Seufer purchased the 805-acre ranch with a vision to create a one-of-a-kind, gated eco-adventure community. The result is Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort: 152 homesites, 14 on-site activities, and a community that honors the land's Wild West heritage while building something entirely new.
Find Us
1313 CR 3A, Canon City, CO 81212
Regional Adventures
The Royal Gorge region offers world-class outdoor recreation beyond the Ranch & Resort boundaries.
Royal Gorge Rafting
SisterHalf-day and full-day whitewater rafting trips on the Arkansas River through the Royal Gorge. Family-friendly floats to Class IV rapids. Operating since 2004.
Visit SiteRoyal Gorge Zipline Tours
SisterSoaring zipline adventures high above the Royal Gorge with panoramic views of the canyon and surrounding mountains. Multiple tour options for all experience levels.
Visit SiteWorld-Class Fishing
The Arkansas River is a Gold Medal fishing destination with miles of public access. Brown trout, rainbow trout, and cuttbow trout thrive in these waters year-round.
Whitewater Bar & Grill
SisterRiverside dining with craft cocktails, local beers, and a seasonal menu overlooking the Arkansas River. A favorite post-adventure gathering spot.
Visit SiteRoyal Gorge Bridge & Park
One of the world's highest suspension bridges, 956 feet above the Arkansas River. Amusement rides, a gondola, and a via ferrata course on site.
Visit SiteRoyal Rush Sky Coaster
A thrilling sky coaster experience near the Royal Gorge that swings riders out over the canyon at high speed. One of the most unique amusement experiences in Colorado.
Royal Gorge Park Trails
Public hiking and biking trails through the Royal Gorge region, including rim trails with canyon views and riverside paths along the Arkansas River.
Monarch Ski Resort
A family-friendly ski resort about 90 minutes from Canon City with over 800 acres of skiable terrain, natural snow, and no crowds. A winter complement to the Ranch & Resort lifestyle.
Visit SiteAsk About a Lot
3-acre lots priced at $200,000. Tell us which lot caught your eye, or ask to walk the land.