Colorado Cabins at BRB Crystal River Resort
Our Cabins in Colorado's Beautiful Outdoors
Our log cabins have fully equipped kitchens and full bath. Each cabin has it's own fire pit, picnic table and barbeque grill outside; linens are also furnished. Some have fireplaces. Views of Mount Sopris and the Crystal River are common in the cabin area of the resort.
AREA ACTIVITIES
River Rafting and Kayaking
Colorado River running is exhilarating and great fun for the whole family. During Summer Season the Colorado River and Roaring Fork River are very popular so advance reservations are recommended. Check with the following to arrange a float trip, overnight camping trip, drift boat fishing or kayak tour:
- Whitewater Rafting, I-70 exit 119, Glenwood Springs, phone 970-945-8477
- Up the Creek Expeditions, Glenwood Springs, phone 970-947-0030
- Roaring Fork Outfitters, 2022 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, Phone 970-945-5800
Fishing
Mountain lakes and rivers are usually well-stocked with Rainbow Trout.
From right here at the Crystal River Resort Cabins and Campground where the fishing in the Crystal River is great (especially in Summer Season), to rivers and lakes in every direction, one finds some of the best trout fishing rivers in the state. The Frying Pan (one of the best known and most popular fishing rivers in the United States), Roaring Fork, Crystal and Colorado Rivers are well stocked with Rainbow trout. But Brookies, Brown Trout and other species are also taken regularly. Reudi Reservoir on the Frying Pan River and Beaver Lake (about a ½ hour drive south from Crystal River Resort Cabins & Campground) are also popular lakes for fishing.
Check with the following for guides and instruction:
- Frying Pan Anglers, Basalt (1/2 hour driver from Crystal River Resort), Phone 970-927-3441
- Roaring Fork Anglers, 2114 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, Phone 970-945-0180
- Alpine Angling, 981 Cowen Dr., Carbondale, Phone 970-963-9245
- Crystal Fly Shop, 208 Main St.,Carbondale, Co. 81623 Phone: 970-963-5741 www.crystalflyshop.com
Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding, Guided Pack Trips and Wilderness Rides - In and around the Crystal River Resort Cabins and Campground area are outfitters where you can arrange for everything from short horseback rides to guided backcountry pack trips or wilderness drops.
Some of them are:
- Redstone Stables, also Avalanche Outfitters 11382 Hwy 133 (just 10 miles south of Crystal River Resort), Carbondale, phone 970-963-2942
- Chair Mountain Stables, Snowmass Village Rodeo Grounds, phone 970-963-1232
- Aspen Wilderness Outfitters, 0544 Valley Rd, Carbondale, phone 970-920-3707
- Funland, Hwy 82 and County Road 113, Glenwood Springs, phone 970-945-5278
Four Wheeling and Jeep Tours
4 wheeling above Marble near headwaters of Crystal River
4-Wheeling and Jeep Touring - Several roads in the White River National Forest are designated for 4 - wheeling. Call the Ranger at 970-925-3445 to find them. Something that's really fun is to arrange for a 4 x 4 Tour with Crystal River 4 x 4 Tours in Marble, Colorado (only about ½ hour south of Crystal River Resort Cabins & Campground). They have a Crystal Mill Tour which takes you to the Crystal Mill, probably (other than for the Maroon Bells) the most prized photo opportunity in the State of Colorado. Other tours go to Lead King Basin and the Marble Quarry, where marble for the Tomb of the Unknowns and Lincoln Memorial and many other government buildings was quarried. Call Crystal River 4 x 4 Tours at 970-963-1991.
Mountain Biking
Mountain Bikers take a break near headwaters of Crystal River
Recreational and Competitive Mountain Biking - During Summer Season, mountain bike downhill racing is scheduled at local ski areas such as Snowmass. The courses are set up so that the competitors ride the ski lifts with their bikes and then come down the course marked by poles and flags much the same as a downhill ski race. It's not a sport for the timid and mountain bike racers crash just about as often and as badly as do downhill ski racers. Schedules are available at most of the areas. For Snowmass, check with Snowmass Village Township at 970-923-3777.
One of the most popular activities in our area is just plane biking, whether it's a mountain bike, touring or road bike, there are plenty of bikers and plenty of places to rent and ride them. Check with Ajax Bike Rental at 410 Main, Carbondale. Phone: 970-963-0128.
One of the most popular bike touring areas is the 15 mile bike trail in Glenwood Canyon. When the road in this beautiful canyon was improved, they designed the trail right along with it. Much of the trail follows right along the river. Check with Sunlight Mountain Ski & Bike shop located at 309 9th Street, Glenwood Springs for Canyon Shuttle and bike rental, phone 970-945-9425.
Hunting
Big Game - Elk, Mule Deer, Small Game. Crystal River Resort is located in area 43, which is right in the middle of areas 42, 421, 47, and 521.
Check with the following for information:
- Capitol Peak Outfitters, 0554 Valley Rd, Carbondale, phone 970-963-0211
- Outwest Guides, phone 970-963-5525
- Crystal River Resort 970-963-2341. The owner is an avid hunter himself and you can check with him for area hunting information.
Golf and Mini Golf
A number of Public Golf courses are in our area. They are:- River Valley Ranch Golf Club, 303 River Valley Ranch Drive, Carbondale, phone 970-963-3625. This golf course is located 5 miles from the Crystal River Resort. An 18 hole championship golf course, it is one of the top-rated golf courses in Colorado
- Glenwood Springs Golf Club, 0193 Sunny Acres Road, Glenwood Springs, phone 970-945-7086
- Ranch At Roaring Fork Golf Course, 14913 Hwy 82, Carbondale, phone 970-963-4410
- Aspen Golf Club, 970-925-2145
Hiking, Mountain Climbing And Wilderness Trekking
The Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness Area is less than 2 miles from Crystal River Resort. Access to the Wilderness from our side is five miles south of our Resort on Scenic Byway 133. If you're on your way to the trailhead from the Resort, turn left (south) on Highway 133, travel approximately 5 miles, then turn left onto Avalanche Creek Road. The trailhead is about 3 miles up this road. What a great idea to make Crystal River Resort your base of operations for a wilderness trek. For more information, call the White River National Forest - 900 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, 970-945-2521.