Your mountain retreat to a simpler time.
Just 50 Miles from Colorado springs, half-way between Colorado Springs and Breckenridge, & 114 miles from Denver
Our beautiful mountain retreat is just 50 miles from Colorado Springs and 114 miles from Denver!
Started as a homestead back in 1906, M Lazy Ranch is now a thriving guest ranch and cowboy playground. M Lazy C Ranch is the ideal location for a family trip, time with friends, romantic horse rides and more. Our original turn of the century Cabins dating back to that time period, have been lovingly restored. Not your typical dude ranch. We are flexible and offer a multitude of options to choose from. We also offer RV sites, Equestrian lessons, RV Sites, an Arena, Cabins, Weddings, Hunting, Events, and more!
Surrounded by 350,000 acres of Pike National Forest on three sides provides our guests with unlimited riding potential and amazing views. Bring your horses or join one of our wranglers on a ride on our property for a perfect relaxing gateway the whole family can enjoy.
Sit on the porch of your very own piece of heaven, relax, put your feet up, and stay awhile.
Horseback Riding near Colorado Springs
All levels of rider are welcome.
Looking for an unforgettable horseback riding experience in Colorado? At M Lazy C Ranch in Lake George, we offer a trail ride bordering the national forest. This ride includes a horsemanship lesson. Whether you’re a first-time rider or an experienced horse enthusiast, our friendly wranglers and well-trained horses make the experience safe, relaxing, and fun for the whole family.
Located just a short drive from Colorado Springs, M Lazy C Ranch is the perfect getaway to reconnect with nature, enjoy fresh mountain air, and create memories that last a lifetime.
A Taste of Real Old West
We offer a taste of the real old west at our famous homestead guest ranch. From the moment you arrive on the M Lazy C Ranch you will feel a million miles away from the stress of every day life. The ranch’s 80 acres of private land surrounding your cabin it will feel like you have the place to yourself. Enjoy sitting on one of the porches watching elk, antelope, mule deer or the occasional moose. Star gaze at a magical night sky with more stars than you have ever seen before and a clear view of the milky way.
There are over 350,000 acres of Pike National Forest that surrounds the ranch on 3 sides with even more to explore right from the ranch. Book a whole week and gather all of your family together for memory filled time that they will talk about for years to come.
Horse Training and Lessons
By Mirjam Dunkel
- The Cowboy Way – Learn to be like a real cowboy
- Chuckwagon/Cowboy Dinners – for only large groups with reservations.
- Horse rides and lessons
- Western Style Weddings
- Equine Camping
- Corporate Events – team building, training facilities, award ceremonies
Activities off the Ranch
Experience adventures off the ranch
- Hunting
- Fishing
- ATV and Side by Side action
Some other activities nearby include:
- Colorado Wolf Rescue Center
- Hot Springs
- A Real Buffalo Ranch
- Jeep Exploration
- Historic Quaint Towns
- Manitou Springs
- Western Tour Museum
- The Old Penny Arcade
- White Water Rafting
- Zip Lining
- Florissant Fossil Beds
- Breckenridge
Our Location
We are conveniently located 50 minutes west of Colorado Springs, Colorado, right off of highway 24 bordered by Pike National Forest, making it an ideal spot for you to get away from your busy life and rejuvenate.
Please make your reservation today by calling (719) 748-3398 to build your Old West getaway.


