Camp · Equestrian · Ages 7–21 · $3,400/week
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▌ Equestrian · Ages 7–21

Drowsy Water Ranch

Drowsy Water Ranch · $3,400/week

Drowsy Water Ranch is a family-owned and operated dude ranch in Granby, Colorado, offering all-inclusive week-long vacations with a strong emphasis on horseb...

▌ Editor's read Drowsy Water Ranch's website loads successfully, presenting a professional and inviting image for a dude ranch. The ranch is family-owned and operated, founded by Merritt and Sallie Keys, and has been in operation for over 80 years, indicating a long-standing tradition in hospitality. It operates as an overnight program, offering all-inclusive week-long stays. The ranch is highly regarded, with a 4.9-star rating from 300+ Google reviews, where guests frequently commend the friendly and attentive staff, the quality of the horseback riding experiences, and the overall family-oriented atmosphere. While the website mentions staff, it does not specify a staff-to-camper ratio or explicitly state that background checks are conducted. The ranch is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles include @drowsywaterranch on Instagram and DrowsyWaterRanch on Facebook.
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Since 194680+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–21

Drowsy Water Ranch serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in equestrian, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1946 (80 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Equestrian
  • Ages: 7–21
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1454 CR 219, Granby, CO 80446, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Adult rate is $3400/week. Rates vary by age. Discounts are available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Drowsy Water Ranch

What ages does Drowsy Water Ranch accept?
Drowsy Water Ranch is open to children ages 7–21. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Drowsy Water Ranch cost?
Drowsy Water Ranch publishes $3,400/week for the standard session. USD. Adult rate is $3400/week. Rates vary by age. Discounts are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Drowsy Water Ranch's hours?
Drowsy Water Ranch runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Drowsy Water Ranch?
Drowsy Water Ranch is operated by a private business, with 80 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Drowsy Water Ranch provide lunch?
Drowsy Water Ranch does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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