Premier Colorado Wilderness Hunting Lodge

Business Overview:

Opportunities like this come once in a lifetime. Trappers Lake Lodge & Outfitting isn’t just a property — it’s a legacy. Surrounded by over 2.3 million acres of protected National Forest, this historic lodge holds a rare USFS Resort & Outfitting Special Use Permit granting exclusive commercial rights to guide hunts and operate wilderness camps across 48,000 acres of prime big game country.

While most lodges compete for access, you’ll control your own vast hunting territory — home to one of North America’s largest elk herds, along with trophy mule deer, moose, and black bear. Generations of guests have come here for authentic horseback hunts, pack-in drop camps, fly fishing, and family adventures — and they keep coming back.

The lodge itself is steeped in history, with rustic cabins dating back to the 1800s, a full-service restaurant and bar, a general store, staff housing, barn and corral, plus the infrastructure to run a fully off-grid wilderness resort. Every detail is dialed in — from reliable generators and crystal-clear spring water to experienced licensed guides and seasoned wranglers.

And the growth potential is enormous. The current permit allows expansion of lodging, guided services, and even winter operations like snowcat tours and backcountry skiing. Historic cabin sites lost to fire are still eligible to rebuild, opening the door to 35+ new units.

Unlike a typical ranch, this property offers something money alone can’t buy: scale, exclusivity, and federal protection — ensuring your views, wildlife, and business remain untouched for generations to come.

Whether you envision a four-season adventure lodge, a renowned big game outfitter brand, or a family legacy retreat, Trappers Lake Lodge & Outfitting gives you the keys to an irreplaceable Colorado wilderness empire.

This is more than a business. This is your chance to become the next steward of one of Colorado’s most storied and exclusive wilderness destinations.

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Property Features and Assets:

Trappers Lake Lodge & Outfitting is a historic Colorado wilderness lodge and fully permitted big game outfitter surrounded by 2.3 million acres of National Forest. The property includes multiple restored historic cabins, a full-service main lodge with restaurant and bar, general store, bathhouse, laundry, staff housing, barn, and corral — all powered by generators and supplied by natural spring water.

A rare USFS Resort & Outfitting Special Use Permit grants exclusive commercial rights to guide hunts and operate camps across 48,000 acres of prime elk, mule deer, black bear, and moose habitat. Revenue streams include lodging, guided hunts, trail rides, fishing, gear rentals, retail sales, and food and beverage operations, with capacity to expand lodging and add winter recreation like snowcat tours and skiing.

This is a turnkey wilderness operation with unmatched scale, infrastructure, and growth potential.

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