Wild Horse Refuge

Steamboat Springs, CO | leisure | 2 to 4 hours

24319 Co Rd 17, Craig, CO 81625, USA


Overview

The Wild Horse Refuge protects more than 230 American mustangs on 30,000 acres of sage, pinon, and juniper outside Craig, Colorado. Horses that would otherwise be rounded up on BLM land run free here in family bands across the open range. Guests visit for ranger-led tours and self-guided drives through the preserve, with lookouts positioned where bands often graze. The refuge is nonprofit and donation-supported; proceeds go directly to horse care. Open daily 9am to sunset; plan two to four hours with spotting scopes or binoculars.

Activity Type: leisure

Costs: Free, donations accepted
Duration: 2 to 4 hours

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    Mustang Sanctuary

    More than 230 American mustangs run free in family bands across 30,000 acres of open range

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    Rescued From Roundup

    The refuge takes in horses that would otherwise be gathered off BLM land and keeps them wild

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Bring Binoculars

    Horses roam the full 30,000 acres; binoculars or spotting scopes make the viewing far more rewarding

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