The Wapiti Lodge (Wapiti—Arapaho Indian word meaning “white rump,” or elk) awaits visitors in a tranquil aspen grove at 9,000 feet of elevation. This beautiful six bedroom retreat sits in the heart of the property and ensures guests a luxurious stay. From its three-story front windows, guests are frequently treated to elk lazily feeding in the meadow or mule deer browsing on the hillside. As one’s eyes travel further they follow our private valley; following pastoral hay meadows cordoned off by the zigzag of rustic buck-n-rail fences, forested hillsides, and Buffalo Ridge, out across the amazing expanse called North Park. The view ends at the distant, jagged, snowy peaks of the Park Range. Large wrapped decks and patios grace this Colorado fly fishing lodge, complete with a ho
View more...t tub, comfortable furniture, and an outdoor gas fire pit. The stunning views are hard to miss.
Most guests don't spend much time inside, but the occasional afternoon rainstorm sends even the most intrepid outdoorsmen and women indoors, so we made sure that every detail of inside reflects our area’s natural splendor. Fireplaces made of moss rock gathered on the ranch; furniture crafted by local artisans from locally collected pine, aspen, and weathered barn wood; animal mounts of local wildlife; and western artwork and accessories gently remind guests of their setting.
Species
Brook trout, Brown trout, Cutthroat, Rainbow trout
You know you want to, you’ve been dreaming about a fly fishing trip to Colorado for years. Come on, now’s the time, take the plunge.
Imagine this: Fly Fishing in solitude. The soothing gurgle of the river, tiny glimmers of gold that seem to reflect off of the water and the hum of your line arcing by your ear. The perfect lie. The perfect presentation. The perfect take. The perfect moment.
These are the moments that make Colorado’s own Buffalo Creek Ranch so spectacular. Professional guides who know our waters are here to help you discover the truth behind the statement made by, Terry Wickstrom, television host of Mountain States Fishing, “a diversity of trout fishing that allows you to have any type of experience you might desire and the quality of people to ensure a great time View more....” North Park, Colorado is the headwaters of the famed North Platte River; one of the most pristine, wild, and productive trout fisheries in the country. Our waters present the unique opportunity to attain a coveted Rocky Mountain Grand Slam (to catch 4 species of trout: brook, brown, rainbow, and cutthroat), a commendable achievement for any visitor. Our home ranch alone boasts several miles of Buffalo Creek (just 200 yards from the lodge), and five lakes, with the 45 acre Buffalo Lake just a short 400 yards from the lodge.
While the Buffalo Creek Ranch, our home ranch, offers spectacular angling opportunities in and of itself, our guests enjoy access to the three other ranches and properties that we own and manage: The Illinois River Ranch, The Headwaters Ranch, and Meadow Creek Reservoir. These properties offer-up an additional 15 miles of private, carefully managed streams and an additional two lakes—the largest topping out at over 250 acres. You may have been on other fly fishing trips in Colorado, but we think you’ll agree, Buffalo Creek Ranch is definitely home to some of the most breathtaking and pristine streams and rivers in all of Colorado.
“I have done a lot of fishing up and down the East Coast, The Bahamas’s, Aruba, and many other places, and I have to say, hands down, this trip was the absolute best. Your staff is by far your greatest asset and not with fake customer service! Your guides were awesome and made great “fishing buddies” while putting us onto loads of fish. You made us feel at home . . . riding around in the pickup after a ”sweet” day fishing. The fly shop and all those employees are a first class establishment that met the needs and wants of this awestruck angler. Your ranch is absolutely beautiful and cannot be described with words or showing pictures. It is a “bliss” that has to be experienced in person. This is a trip that will never be forgotten.”
Your friend and customer
G.W. Hall
If that’s not enough trout-laden water to satisfy your fly fishing passion, how about another 60 miles of private rivers and streams that we’ve added to our private waters smorgasbord! That’s right; we’ve recently acquired the exclusive fishing rights on the largest ranch in North Park, Colorado (approximately 75,000 acres) and are now offering these unbelievably prolific waters to our lodge guests. Just imagine; 75 miles of private rivers and 12 private lakes to choose from during your fly fishing trip dream vacation—you might want to consider spending the whole summer!
As you can see, we take our fly fishing seriously, that’s why we also own and operate the areas only full-service fly shop, North Park Anglers, keeping our fingers on the pulse of North Park’s meadow streams, freestone rivers, and prolific lakes. Let’s face it, weather, water, fishing conditions, and even personal preferences, requires the need for diverse fly fishing opportunities. To further meet these needs we also lease other private waters throughout the area and maintain permits to guide some of the best-kept secrets on public water. For the ultimate river experience, allow us to float you through the designated wilderness on the blue ribbon waters of the North Platte River. Not much has changed along these banks since 1844 when Captain John C. Freemont explored his way up the river to discover the wilds of her origin, North Park.
Three floors are arranged for seclusion when desired as well as providing common areas to promote comfortable gatherings among friends. Each floor hosts two private bedrooms with a shared bath. Bed choices range from queen to side-by-side twins.
The middle floor boasts the biggest room. Soaring windows provide ample sunlight and views. The two-story fireplace and comfortable seating arrangement invite guests to relax and read a good book. The satellite television and relaxing furniture provide another sitting area for those wishing to watch a movie or catch-up on the latest news. An informal dining area and smaller kitchen grace one side of the great room providing a great area to play table games and a fridge to keep your favorite beverages cold and close-by. The bar-style table o View more...n the enclosed sun porch, as well as the chairs on the surrounding outside deck, summon the morning coffee drinker and evening wildlife viewer to take notice of the spectacular view.
In spite of the grandeur of the mid-level great room, the bottom floor is where guests tend to spend their evening, mainly due to the talented ranch cook working some culinary magic in the adjoining professional kitchen. Another living area; with cozier ceilings, books of local interest, bumper-pool and poker table, bar, moss rock fireplace and dining area draws guests in as they hunker down to smell the food being prepared. This is the area where meals are served and digested as folks relive the days’ adventures of the big one that got away. Guests unabashedly agree that the lodge provides for all their basic needs and beyond.
The Lodge has a land-line and satellite internet for guests to keep in touch with the outside world, but due to our remoteness, there is no cell coverage at the lodge. Most guests will use the landline or take a short drive a few miles from the lodge where they can pick up cell service. There are also new apps out there such as: “text me” or “what's app” that gives you the ability to make calls on your cell through the wifi. if your interested in that route make sure to download the apps before coming to the ranch. Our satellite internet is great for checking email’s but is far lesser than what you might expect in the real world, so we ask that guests, not surf or stream movies as it will crash the service.
TV
WIFI
Breakfast
Individual toilets
Transfer Service In/Out
Guide Service
Spoken Languages
English
Colorado, United States 
