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Do you want to spend the weekend in nature far removed from city crowds without the hassles of traditional camping? At Manifest Ranch, you're the only camper on 125 acres of green rolling hills, stunning mountain views surround the property and at no extra cost small kids and pets are allowed.
When's The last time you had a spontaneous getaway far removed from traffic and lines with quick, EASY access to beach front swimming at a large, laid back lake known for great fishing and endless good times? Whether your answer is never or it's been a long time, All you have to do is click "Book Now" and prepare to have fun and clear your mind
About your accomodations and amenities
A large canvas tent sits on top of a wrap-around deck complete with electricity, fans, dimmable lights and extra sleeping bags and bedding. Toiletries,cookware, bug spray and more conveniently on hand. The tent comfortably sleeps four; 2 beds and 2 cots with fresh bedding awaits your arrival plus an extra tent with sleeping bags for larger gatherings is viable. Inside the tent is a long card table with toiletries, cookware, hand wipes and other cleaning products, bug spray, wine, water, cups, extra phone charging cords, flashlights and games. We have family-friendly board games and cards against humanity for tabletop fun. Outdoor games available at your campsite include two cornhole boards with bags and a bocce ball set. A stationary 2 person table and chairs is perfect for an afternoon cocktail or morning coffee plus 2 loungers. Nestled between the trees you have a dining table and chairs,a small charcoal grill, a double person hammock that is always in the shade with an amazing view of the back side of Pikes Peak. From the path behind your tent your personal fire pit with 4 folding camp chairs is conveniently located about 18 ft as are multiple trailheads for the interconnected trails that run across the top of the property where you will find crystals and fossils, see bunnies and deer, take in jaw dropping panoramic Mountain views while you listen to this sounds of nature unfettered by neighbors and cars.
Onsite Main Building Amenities
√ Grill with side stove and all of the utensils and supplies provided
√ Patio table with four chairs
√ Hot/Cold outdoor shower with towels, soap, body wash and shampoos and conditioners provided.
√ Built-in horseshoe pits
√ Water access to run through the sprinklers, rinse off cookware or fill up a kiddie pool
√ The big fire pit with an extra large table, a comfy bench and two lounge chairs. We have extra plastic outdoor chairs as well.
The restroom cabin which is private yet open air up top
Nearby water activities for cooling off (it's hot right now)
√ Lake Pueblo State Wildlife Area \~7 minute drive (FREE)
êSouth Shore Marina Pueblo Reservoir \~ 15 minute drive : $0-7 (It will not cau anything if you have a park pass otherwise it's $7 for the day)
San Isabel public recreational lake\~ 45min-1 hour drive beautiful drive and awesome lake! It's a little bit of a drive but great on a hot day.
Instantly book Your reservation and then reach out to me, Micki B., for the gate code, specific driving directions with pictures , campers reference document and more.
Email me, Micki B for my custom directions document with pictures for reference
We had a magical family vacation at Zapata. The staff, programs, food and setting are amazing. Highlights were riding through the Great Sand Dunes National Park, exploring the Medano ranch on horseback, fly fishing, encountering so much wildlife (bison, elk , deer, coyote, even pelicans) and hiking to Zapata Falls. Highly recommended!
Let me tell you about Zapata ranch. First off, I had to find it just by randomly clicking around on Google maps. I looked at the reviews and most of them were for the falls or campgrounds, which are not the same thing. Then I saw the rooms and wasn't overly impressed. But then my wife saw that the food was included, we were sold.
We went in with not a ton of information and low expectations, but at least we would be fed. Let me tell you what. This place is wonderful! The room was fine, not much to talk about. But, the food was amazing. Eating a 5 course meal outside in the mountain air is an amazing experience. The location is perfect. Easy to find and yet secluded and open. They have a little trail that leads to a bench where you can watch the sun set. On top of this, the great sand dunes national park is just minutes away.
If you're going to the park this is THE place to stay.
We spent Harvest Weekend at the ranch and had an absolutely flawless experience from start to finish.
The staff was kind, knowledgeable and accommodating. The rooms are cute and the food was outstanding. I can’t wait to come back for Harvest Weekend next year and I suggest you do the same.
My wife and I went to Zapata for our honeymoon recently. We stayed there for a full week.
The first thing I was struck by was the friendly, inviting atmosphere of the lodge we were staying at. We were greeted by the Program Director who showed us around and made sure we felt comfortable.
They had champagne and an incredible meal waiting for us in our room.
The next few days we spent horseback riding with our Wrangler/Guide, Jess. Jess was a fantastic wrangler and made sure we got the opportunity to explore and ride how we wanted. She was knowledgeable and eager to answer any questions we had about the area. We were able to gallop, lope and take things at our own pace, no head-to-tail trail riding here!
Overall, the entire ranch had such a home-like feeling. Even the chef, Ivan, came to meet us and we had the pleasure of discussing his cooking. All of the food was delicious and sourced locally.
I would highly recommend staying at Zapata for any occasion, big or small, and giving yourself a chance to really explore that incredible area!
Spent a night here while exploring the Great Sand Dunes area. Wish we could have stayed an extra night! The place is quiet and beautiful, very well kept, intimate, and relaxing. The staff are so attentive and friendly. Food is amazing! And we saw the most gorgeous sunset. Can’t say enough good things about this place.
