Cozy rustic game room with a pool table, wooden plank walls, a yellow couch, vintage decor, and large windows letting in natural light.

Relax & Unwind

The Lodge

The Lodge is the heart of Arapaho Valley Ranch—a welcoming, shared space where guests naturally gather to relax, connect, play, and spend time together throughout their stay. Whether you’re setting in for board games, meeting friends for a drink, warming up by the fire after a day outdoors, or winding down the kids for a quiet evening, the Lodge is designed to feel comfortable, lived-in, and open to everyone on the property.

Originally built in the early 1900s and thoughtfully renovated over the years, the Lodge has hosted generations of guests, events, and celebrations. Inside you’ll find the Red Dog Saloon, known as Colorado’s smallest bar, along with two living rooms, a stone fireplace, a billiards room, and the ranch store. Outside, decks and patios offer plenty of seating and wide views of the surrounding landscape, while the nearby Lodge fire pit—equipped with a grill top—invites guests to gather, cook, and linger well into the evening.

Please note: dogs are not permitted inside the Lodge.

Lodge Hours | 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Three people in white outfits sit on stools under a rustic “Red Dog Saloon” sign, inside a cozy, vintage bar setting.

Grab a Cold One!

Red Dog Saloon

Enjoy the view of Arapaho Peak on the deck! Red Dog Saloon is Colorado’s Smallest Bar located in the main lodge at AVR, operating on and off since the 1900s. She measures about 80 square feet and has four whole bar stools.

Grab a cocktail!, Play some pool!

Red Dog Saloon Specialties: Mules in real Copper Cups, Whiskey, Tequila, Beer, Wine

Ain’t nothin fancy, but you’ll have a great time! Open Friday and Saturday from 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. from the end of May to mid-September!

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Forget Something?

AVR Trading Post

AVR operates a small convenience store that’s open during the Summer. The store offers ice, firewood, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, camping gear, and some cool AVR merchandise such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and sunglasses.

Store hours:

  • Sunday - Thursday | 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
  • Friday - Saturday | 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Items Sold in Our Store

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