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Big Corral Riding Stable -
Vallecito Lake Outfitters LLC

Insured Colorado Lic. #390 & #1885 operating under San Juan National Forest Service permits


No trip to Durango or Southwest Colorado will be complete without experiencing the rugged back country and wilderness from the top of a gentle mountain horse. The Big Corral Stables and Vallecito Lake Outfitters is a family owned and operated business that features an authentic western cowboy life style while providing a safe, educational and enjoyable horseback adventure

Cowboy on Horse

Located 25 miles N.E. of Durango, Colorado (see map) on the edge of the Weminuche Wilderness at Vallecito Lake, we offer a wide variety of horseback activities for all skill levels. Each ride stresses safety, respect for the environment and ecology, and back country etiquette.


Carol and Denney Schilthuis, owners with over 20 years of horseback outfitting experience in the San Juan Mountains, inviting you to enjoy our backyard.

The Big Corral & Vallecito Lake Outfitters, LLC can help supply horses, wranglers, and professional cowboys for commercial and movie work. We have worked on numerous projects and have some of the best locations available in the Four Corners area. We have great livestock and dependable equipment. Give us a call at (970) 884-9235 and we can make your project a success.

Open Mid May till late October, MONDAY thru SATURDAY from 8AM to 5PM
CLOSED ON SUNDAY - TO REST OUR HORSES
Our Horses accept VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER
RESERVATIONS ARE SUGGESTED AT (970) 884-9235

BREAKFAST RIDES *** DAY RIDES*** HOURLY RIDES OVERNIGHT CAMP TRIPS*** FISHING *** HUNTING

Day Rides / Overnights & Drop Camps / Hunting / Contact Us

AT SCENIC VALLECITO LAKE, COLORADO
(located 5 miles north of the Vallecito Lake Dam)
17716 County Rd. 501
Bayfield, CO 81122