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Nestled between the grandeur of Squaw and Battle Mountains, Saddle Pocket Ranch lies in the peaceful Little Snake River Valley, only an hour northwest of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. We have the finest Colorado hunting and fishing opportunities. Saddle Pocket Ranch combines the rustic beauty and old west charm of a working cattle ranch and the genuine hospitality of the Marsh family, who are the 5th generation to live on this ranch. Whether your passion is hunting, fly fishing, & photography, then Saddle Pocket should be on your must do list! If you are looking to get out of town to unwind and relax, your day at the ranch will begin with the quiet splendor and pristine beauty that only a mountain morning brings. The ranch offers a unique setting of rivers, mountains, nature and wildlife.
»1964 Article From Western Outdoors
Homesteaded back in 1881 by Grandfather Salisbury, Saddle Pocket has been witness to the changes of the West in the past century. The likes of mountaineers Jim Bridger and Jeremiah Johnson trapped and hunted this land. Indians and outlaws roamed the mountains and valleys. Indeed Saddle Pocket Ranch is the scene of the early 1800's battle between trappers and Indians, the famous fight that gave Squaw and Battle Mountains their names. From frontier battleground to a working Western ranch, yet its beauty remains forever young.
At Saddle Pocket Ranch you will experience a Western lifestyle exclusive to the Little Snake River Valley, not easy to find in the fast paced lifestyles that we all lead today. We are proud of our catch and release program that has made these waters legendary among fly-fishing enthusiasts. You will also find this the perfect place for artists, amateurs or professionals. We are pleased to say that our guests always leave planning a longer stay on their next trip. Saddle Pocket Ranch is the best-kept secret in the west!
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