Thunder Mountain Lodge - Grand Mesa Area - Northwest Colorado

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OPEN YEAR ROUND OUR SETTING IS GLORIOUS

The Former "Spruce Lodge" is under new ownership!

Thunder Mountain Lodge has . . .

New Owners, A New Vision, A New Attitude!

We can't wait to Meet you!

On an all-weather highway. Located inside the Grand Mesa National Forest, overlooking 2 sparkling blue trout filled mountain lakes. Take a beautiful 55-mile picturesque drive east of Grand Junction to Grand Mesa at 10,300'. The Lodge is just one mile off Grand Mesa National Scenic Byway 65. Centrally located for fishing, hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and downhill skiing. We rent canoes, kayaks, hydro-bikes, snowshoes and snowmobiles!

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OUR MODERN CABINS are surrounded by towering spruce trees. All cabins have kitchens or kitchenettes equipped with a sink, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, refrigerator, propane fireplace, bathrooms with showers and a BBQ grill outside French double doors onto a large deck with picnic table. Bedding, towels and some kitchenware are provided. All have a queen bed and at least one fold-out double futon with innerspring mattress that can sleep two. Cabins sleep up to eleven people. One cabin has a full kitchen & bathtub with TV/VCR.

THE LOG LODGE offers rustic elegance with 3 fireplaces, pool table, and Direct TV with VCR.

Enjoy our new full service Restaurant & full liquor bar featuring local wines. We offer an expanded Continental Breakfast for their cabin guests.

HUNTERS AND FISHERMEN WELCOME! Can accommodate group meetings in winter.

Well-mannered pets are permitted in the cabins for an additional cost of $10 per night, per pet, and they must be on a leash at all times. Base cabin rates include two people; additional people are $10 each per night. Children 6 years old and under are free. Base rates: starting from $120 a night. Summer community convenience store is located just around the bend.

We will be offering Avalanche Training Classes both in the field and in the classroom, here. An excellent way to make sure your safe in the backcountry you love to explore!

We will also be offering snowmobile tours for all ability levels, for the first time! (OVER 400 inches of snow last year!!!!) Experience Untracked, Uncrowded and Unbelievable riding!

Pets are welcome in cabins with a small deposit.

Location: Sixteen miles north of Cedaredge and one mile south of Highway 65 and the Visitor Center on Forest Road 121. 20658 Baron Lake Drive, Cedaredge, Colorado 81413; 970-856-6240; 877-470-6548.

    LODGING

    Lodging Open Dates: All Year

    RATES

    Nightly Lodging Rates On-Season: Range from $120 to $360
    Multi-Night Stay Required: During holidays and special events, please call for details.

    ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION

    About Smoking: All non smoking units.
    Cabins/Cottages with Cooking Facilities: 11
    Units with Queen Beds: All units.
    Units with a Private Jetted Bath Tub: 1
    Units with Wood Fireplaces: 1
    Units with Gas/Electric-Log Fireplaces: 10
    Additional Amenities (ask about availability): Coffee Maker. snowshoes.

    TECHNOLOGY IN UNITS

    Units with TV: Some units.
    Type of Reception: Satellite.
    TV Screen 25" or Larger: Some units.
    Internet Access in Units: All units.
    Internet Access at No Additional Fee: Through Wi-Fi wireless.

    FACILITIES

    Elevation: 10300 feet above sea level.
    Region: Northwest - Grand Mesa Area
    Region: Northwest - Grand Junction
    Location: Away from Town, but close to a community convenience store and restaurant.
    Setting: Mountain views. Adjoins public lands. Country feel. Forested.
    Specialty Discounts (call for availability): Groups. Military Personnel.
    OPEN Campfires (individual use): Yes. (If no local fire bans are active.)
    BBQ Grills (individual use): Yes
    Restaurant: On site.
    Meals Regularly Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
    On-Property in Central Area for Guests to Use: Outdoor Hot Tub. Wood Stove. Gas OR Electric-Log Fireplace. Central Area for OPEN Campfires. (If no local fire bans are active.)
    Wagon/Hay Rides: On site.
    Credit Cards: Visa Card. MasterCard. Discover Card.

    PET POLICIES

    Pets in Lodging: All Dogs are allowed in private rental units.

    HORSE FACILITIES

    Guest's Horses Welcome (call for availability): You may bring your horse for an additional fee or deposit.

    TECHNOLOGY FOR GUESTS TO USE IN A COMMON AREA

    Phone: Public payphones.
    Big Screen TV: Available.
    Wide Screen TV: Available.
    VCR: Available.
    VCR Movie Library: 50
    DVD Player: Available.
    DVD Movie Library: 50
    Fax Machine: Available.
    PC with Internet Access: Available.
    Printer Connected to Computer: Available.
    Wi-Fi Wireless Internet: Available free.

    GROUPS: REUNIONS, WEDDINGS, RETREATS AND MEETINGS

    Groups Welcome: Club. Corporate. Reunion. Weddings. Elopements. Youth group with adult leaders. Retreat.
    Group Meeting Area: Indoor room and outdoor area.
    Conference Center: Meeting room with tables and chairs can be set up class room style. Some A/V equipment available for seminars. Call for more details.
    Central Area for OPEN Campfires: Yes. (If no local fire bans are active.)
    Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in Indoor Meeting Room: 100
    Maximum # of Day-Use Guests in Outdoor Open Picnic Area: 150
    Maximum # of Lodging Guests with a Group: 69
    Your Host will Cater or Arrange Meals with Advance Arrangements: Yes
    Your Host will Provide Wedding Planning Help: Yes

    FUN THINGS TO DO

    PRIMARILY YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES

    National Park OR Monument: 60 minutes drive.
    National Forests & BLM Lands: On site.
    State Parks: 30 minutes drive.
    Designated Scenic/Historic Byway: 3 minutes drive to the scenic byway.
    Designated Hiking Trails: Trails start on site.
    Museum: 20 minutes drive.
    Golf Course: 20 minutes drive.
    Movie Theater: 30 minutes drive.
    Art Gallery: 20 minutes drive.
    Restaurant(s): On site.
    Wine Tours OR Tasting: 20 minutes drive.

    PRIMARILY SUMMER ACTIVITIES

    Fishing in River, Stream or Creek: 5 minutes drive.
    Fishing in Lake, Reservoir or Pond: Walking distance.
    Guided Fishing Trips (Licensed): Wade Fishing. Float Fishing. Lake Fishing.
    Fishing Tackle Sold: On site.
    Fly Shop: On site.
    Boat Rentals: Canoe, Raft, Row, Paddle &/or Motor: On site.
    Whitewater Rafting Office/Pickup point: 45 minutes drive.
    Kayaking Rentals: On site.
    Horseback Trail Rides (Guided): 10 minutes drive.
    Jeep Trails: 5 minute drive. (Off road, back country, 4WD.)
    ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) and/or Dirt Bike Trails: 5 minute drive.
    Mountain Bike Trails: Trails start on site.
    Performing Arts Theatre: 20 minutes drive.
    Mini Golf: 25 minutes drive.

    HUNTING

    Hunting in Area: 15 minutes drive.
    Guided Hunts: Yes.
    Drop Camps: Yes.
    Rifle Hunting Season: Yes.
    Archery Hunting Season: Yes.
    Muzzle Loading Hunting Season: Yes.
    Bird Hunting (Turkey, Grouse, Pheasant): Yes.
    Deer Hunting: Yes.
    Elk Hunting: Yes.
    Bear Hunting: Yes.
    Mountain Lion Hunting: Yes.
    Bighorn Sheep Hunting: Yes.
    Mountain Goat Hunting: Yes.
    Moose Hunting: Yes.
    Antelope Hunting: Yes.
    Colorado Hunting Units/Areas: 41, 52, 411, 421,

    WINTER ACTIVITIES

    Downhill/Snowboarding Ski Area: 20 minutes drive.
    Cross Country Skiing Trails: Trails start on site.
    Ski/Snowboard Equipment Rentals: 15 minutes drive.
    Snowshoe Trails: Trails on site.
    Snowmobile Trails: Trails start on site.
    Snowmobile Rentals: On site.
    Snowmobile Tours: On site.

 

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