The Lodge
About the property
Blue sky, emerald green pine trees, and granite cliffs frame all of your adventures at Taylor River Lodge, the ultimate Colorado cabin getaway. Located on the outskirts of Crested Butte in the beautiful Taylor Canyon, the riverside property was formerly used as a locals’ general store for fishing and tackle and has since been transformed into a private, eight-cabin retreat.
This off-grid location is the perfect setting for friends, families and corporate groups to unplug and reconnect. Fishing is at the heart of the experience at Taylor River Lodge, which includes a stocked trout pond onsite, a mile stretch of semi-private river just steps from the cabins, and the famed Gunnison River only minutes away for float trips. Eleven’s beats on the Taylor and the Gunnison have recently earned Gold Medal status, inviting guests to fish the country’s best trout water the entirety of their stay with us. Meanwhile, the surrounding mountains offer rugged single track and scenic hiking trails, and the on-site rock climbing wall, archery and hatchet throwing area will make guests nostalgic for your Scout days.
A dreamy bathhouse welcomes guests home after a day exploring the outdoors for a steam or soak, while the main lodge coaxes guests to cozy up fireside with a good book. Evenings revolve around the campfire, where stargazing and s’mores whisk everyone away to the “good ol’ days.”
Taylor River Lodge, like all of our remote hideouts, is intimate in size and located in a secluded Colorado canyon, making it an ideal hideaway for private gatherings of family and friends. The lodge can be accessed via commercial or private flights into nearby Gunnison and is within driving distance from many of the surrounding states. All meals, house alcohol, and a personal guide for a variety of Colorado summer adventures are all included, so guests never have to leave the lodge unless they choose to do so.
DETAILS
- Six private queen cabins with en suite bathrooms and steam showers – 3 with lofts with two twin beds, 3 without
- Single family home with two king suites, a bunkroom with 2 double beds, and a full kitchen
- Single family home with two king suites and a lofted bunkroom with 4 full beds
- Main lodge offering communal dining space, bar, fireplace, lounge and river front seating
- Bathhouse including saltwater pool, steam room, sauna and hot tub
- Gym and spa facility equipped with two treatment rooms
- Media and game cabin with pool table, foosball and a dartboard
- Private climbing wall and Marksmen’s range
- Outdoor BBQ space
- Rainbow trout stocked casting pond
DATES, RATES & INCLUSIONS
Summer Season Dates: June 6–September 30, 2025
By the Room Rates: Nightly rate starting at $2,210 for individual cabins and $5,900 for 3-room cabins
- Minimum two-night stay required
- Single family home rate based on 6 person occupancy
Property Buyout Rates: Nightly rate starting at $26,110
- Based on 24 guests, can accommodate up to 32 guests
- Minimum two-night stay required
Inclusions
Guided Adventures
- Hiking, mountain biking, rope-assisted Guide’s Ridge climb, non-technical peaks, rock climbing, inflatable kayaking, rafting, stand-up paddleboarding, and angling for angling-inclusive bookings
- All necessary gear for guided activities
- Use of on-property townie bikes
Food & Drink
- Daily chef-prepared breakfast, lunch, après, and dinner
- In-room snack and drink assortment
Travel & Logistics
- Pre-arrival custom planning with the Eleven Experience Team
- Shuttles to and from all guided activities
*USD figures are subject to change
Lodge Exterior
Fly fishing is at the heart of the summer experience at Taylor River Lodge. With multiple Gold Medal beats, as well as guided hiking and biking for all ages, Colorado offers something for everyone.
Green Drake
Single Family Cabin | Riverside three-bedroom cabin with wood-burning stove, full kitchen, covered porch, washer and dryer, and minibar | Must be reserved in its entirety | 1,640 square feet
Green Drake
Green Drake's beautiful king suite located on first floor with en suite bathroom and steam shower
Green Drake
Green Drake's cozy lofted bedroom located on second floor with two double beds and en suite bathroom with steam shower
Green Drake
Green Drake's welcoming sitting area next to handsome dining room
Royal Wulff
Single Family Cabin | Private three-bedroom cabin with wood-burning stove, two covered porches, and minibar | 845 square feet
Royal Wulff
Royal Wulff's two king suites offer beautifully patterned beds with pressed wildflower art and en suite bathrooms
Royal Wulff
Royal Wulff's patterned living room with rustic fireplace
Royal Wulff
Royal Wulff's lofted, low-lit bedroom on second floor with four full beds, accessed by spiral staircase
Blue Wing Olive
Riverside queen cabin with minibar and en suite bathroom with steam shower | 285 square feet
Pale Morning Dun
Riverside queen cabin with minibar and en suite bathroom with steam shower | 285 square feet
Parachute Adams
Woodsy queen cabin with minibar and en suite bathroom with steam shower | 285 square feet
Golden Stone
Riverside queen cabin with minibar, ladder-accessible sleeping loft with two single beds, and en suite bathroom with steam shower | 285 square feet
Caddis
Riverside queen cabin with minibar, ladder-accessible sleeping loft with two single beds, and en suite bathroom with steam shower | 285 square feet
Red Quill
Riverside queen cabin with minibar, ladder-accessible sleeping loft with two single beds, and en suite bathroom with steam shower | 285 square feet
Dining Area at the Lodge
Copper John Media and Game Cabin
Bar at the Lodge
Reading Nook at the Lodge
Sitting Area at the Lodge
Lodge Deck Overlooking the Taylor River
Bathhouse including Saltwater Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna and Steam Room
Outdoor Dining and Lawn Games
Après in the Lodge
Chef-Prepared Meals
Teepee by the Pond
Gym in the Spa Cabin
On-Property Townie Bikes
Lawn Games
Lunch and Games on the Lawn
Hiking
Marksman's Range
Eleven Life Wellness Treatments
Yoga in the Bathhouse
Walk and Wade Fishing
Mountain Biking
Whitewater Rafting
Guides Ridge Rope-Assisted Hike
Rock Climbing
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Inflatable Kayaking
Hiking through Wildflowers
Float Fishing
Peak Summits
Notable Press and Awards
Taylor River Lodge
Notable Press
- Country Life Magazine – It’s A Kind Of Magic
- Departures – A Summer Catch
- Men’s Journal – Cabin Life, Elevated
- Conde Nast Traveler – 15 Best Hotel Getaways in the Great Outdoors
- Vogue – Looking for a Socially Distanced Escape? Go to a River
- Robb Report – Colorado’s Newest Adventure Lodge is Next-Level Luxurious
Awards
- Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report – Favorite Hotels of the Year: Editor’s Choice 2020
- House & Garden’s Hotels by Design 2018
- House & Garden’s Hotels by Design 2017
- You and Your Wedding – Honeymoon Guide 2017
- Conde Nast Traveller UK / Conde Nast Traveler US – Hot List 2017: Best
Explore the Lodge
Fly Through Taylor River Lodge
Located in Colorado’s picturesque Taylor Canyon, Taylor River Lodge is the ultimate family retreat. These riverside cabins pair thrilling outdoor adventures with exceptional lodging and first-rate amenities. Our expert staff and local guides craft custom itineraries, ensuring everyone in your group has an unforgettable and personalized stay. Watch Now.
SLEEP
Two single family homes and six cabins still have their 1940s board-and-chink bones but have been renovated with en suite bathrooms and personal steam showers. The design blends international touches, like Moroccan rugs and Indian block-printed pillows with vintage finds, such as hickory wood rocking chairs and antler-framed mirrors.
Hang Space
Whether you want to play or relax, there are ample choices on-property. Soak in the saltwater pool at the Bathhouse or head to the game cabin for late-night billiards. An elevated BBQ and fire pit area is the go-to spot for after dinner drinks. With its old hickory chairs, leather furnishings and roaring fireplace, the horseshoe-shaped bar in the main lodge is the ideal spot to swap fish tales.
EAT & DRINK
Meals at Taylor River Lodge showcase locally-sourced ingredients from the Rocky Mountain’s local farms and purveyors. Tell us your dietary preferences and then our culinary team will create dishes like smoked pulled pork with heirloom grit soufflé and cast iron chicken with cornbread Panzanella salad with watercress and apple cider jus.
Wellness Amenities
Surrounded by wildlife, rivers and ponds, and rugged rock formations, Taylor River Lodge sweeps you away into the best of the natural world. Along with a window-clad bathhouse that features a saltwater pool, hot tub, dry sauna, and steam room, unique experiences like forest bathing and sound healing complete your wellness getaway in our mountain haven.
CUSTOM MUSIC EXPERIENCES
Taylor River Lodge knows every great adventure starts with good music. We curate playlists for your riverside hangout or game cabin celebration, and can transform the pool house deck into a private stage, perfect for a solo guitarist or full bluegrass band. Looking for a more interactive experience? Amp things up on the mountain, where you can join a live jam session with the band in our custom snowcat.
A Week in the Life
Additional Adventures
Mountaineering
Guides Ridge
This mountain ascent is ideal for a family with adventurous kids, yet also challenging enough for the seasoned alpine climber. You'll learn mountaineering skills as you use a harness and rope to reach the summit of Mt. Crested Butte.
Outdoors
Hiking
Our guides know every inch of the surrounding trails, from mellow meanders through wildflower meadows and lush aspen forests to steep alpine ridgelines and 14ers.
Eleven Cycling
Mountain Biking
Considered the birthplace of the sport, the Gunnison Valley is home to endless singletrack and has been drawing beginners and die hards for decades.
Water Sports
Rafting
The narrow canyons of the Taylor and Gunnison rivers offer thrilling rapids.
Outdoors
Rock Climbing
Easy to access areas offer climbing for all levels, including multi-pitch routes or top roping for novices.
Water Sports
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
You will find a variety of water in the Gunnison Valley—from swift and challenging to lazy river floats.
Eleven Angling
Fly Fishing
Our slice of Colorado is an angler’s paradise, with pristine trout-filled water surrounded by spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery. Located in the heart of the Gunnison Valley, guests at Taylor River Lodge have access to hundreds of miles of rivers and streams.
Taylor River Lodge Angling Adventures
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Headwaters Down
The birth place of the Gunnison River has for centuries beckoned people. We are all drawn to these cold, clear headwaters.
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High Country Lake Adventure
The birth place of the Gunnison River has for centuries beckoned people. We are all drawn to these cold, clear headwaters.
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Source Down
The birth place of the Gunnison River has for centuries beckoned people. We are all drawn to these cold, clear headwaters.
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Small Creek Adventures
The birth place of the Gunnison River has for centuries beckoned people. We are all drawn to these cold, clear headwaters.
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Small Creek Adventures
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Learning to Fly
Learn to fly fish on the secluded Taylor River in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
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Learning to Fly
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Match the Hatch
The hatch is on, and it’s time to join this brief and delicate dance.
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Match the Hatch
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Summer at Taylor River Lodge
