Bear Creek Ranch

Topo Map: Colorado, Gunnison County, Somerset

Game Unit 521
Elevation: 7,700' to 9,700'
Gunnison County, 10,000 acres

Bear Creek Canyon (below)

Bear Creek Lodge, view facing East.

Bear Creek Lodge, view facing south.

Bear Creek Slides.

The ranch is located north and west of the small coal mining town of Somerset, CO. The ranch is remotely located 6 miles off the highway, in some of the best elk hunting grounds in Colorado. Deer, bear, grouse, and varmint are also found on this ranch. The main cabins are centrally located, and a well established road system makes for easy access to all hunting and recreation areas. This ranch is adjacent to over 40,000 acres of USDA Nation Forest and BLM land known for quality hunting.

Bunkhouses and Camping

This is a year round property. Parking, tent, and trailer camping are permitted in designated areas. The bunkhouses are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are required.

There is a 1700 sq. ft. main game room that has an attached kitchen, dinning for sixteen, Pool table, Big screen T.V. seating for eight, and laundry. The game room also has  WIFI  for our guests convience.

There are four separate bunkhouses on this ranch, ranging in capacity from eight to two. One main  house (pictured) sleeps eight and is equipped propane heat, potable running hot and cold water, two showers, as well as propane and electric lighting.  Clean, outdoor sanitary facilities are close to all cabins. Corrals with live water are available for members' horses.

Directions:

From the town of Somerset, go approx. 1 mile west on Hwy 133. Keep your eyes open for a rail-road trestle, exit called Boowie on the north side of the highway. Go under the trestle, and pass through the locked gate. From the highway, proceed 5 miles further on the gravel road to the main camp area. Call for the combination to the pad-lock.

Medical Assistance
Valley View Hospital, Glenwood: 970.945.6535

Law Enforcement
Gunnison County Sheriff: 970.641.1113 or 911

Rules and Regulations
Please follow this link to the F.A.Q.
List of What to Bring
Please follow this link to the F.A.Q.

General Notes on Bear Creek

• The bunk houses offer a great deal of comfort; be sure to bring clothes you can relax in.
    house shoes are required in the game room.
• The general terrain varies from rolling scrub oak to Aspen groves to large draws surrounded by trees. Water holes all around the ranch and surrounding forest provide excellent wildlife viewing and hunting areas. As this is a very large area of land, you will need transportation (especially during hunting season.) We strongly suggest Jeeps, ATVs, or horses for greater mobility. Please keep in mind that this is a working sheep and cattle ranch.
• We limit the number of hunters on this ranch to twelve (12) during all hunting seasons. Archery, Black Powder, and Rifle seasons are sold as five day hunts additional days may be arranged.
  Inquire about additional services when booking your hunt
• All Colorado lottery applications to hunt this ranch must be postmarked by the first Tuesday in April. The date varies, but the deadline always falls on the first Tuesday in April.
  Colorado Division of Wildlife: 303.297.1192
• The nearest town in which you can purchase supplies is Paonia/Hotchkiss. Each is about an hour's drive from the ranch.
• If you have questions that have not been answered, please contact
  Colorado Hunting Adventures llc
  P. O. Box 271807
  Littleton, Co. 80127
• Jim at 720.314.0781 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Jon at 303.921.6619 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Tim at 303.601.0888 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it