Elk Creek Ranch

What Elk Creek Ranch does

Elk Creek Ranch is an ultra-exclusive private sporting community located approximately 15 miles outside Meeker, Colorado, in the White River Valley along North America's largest elk migration corridor. Founded in 1988, the ranch operates as a membership-based club limited to 67 home site owners, providing members with access to over 25,000 acres of private land, 33.7 miles of private fly-fishing water on the White River and Elk Creek, and 26,150 acres of big game hunting territory for elk, mule deer, bear, and mountain lion. Core amenities include a central Village with an award-winning chef's dining program, six Ralph Lauren-decorated log cabins, a fly shop, equestrian center, 18-hole sporting clays course, and 60+ miles of recreational trails.

Revenue is generated through a combination of one-time home site sales (lots priced from $1.69M to $2.2M+), recurring membership dues, and ancillary services including professional guiding ($250-$350 per day), 5-day guided big game hunts ($1,750), and cabin accommodations ($70-$210 per night). Distribution occurs through luxury ranch real estate brokers (Mirr Ranch Group, Live Water Properties, Hayden Outdoors) rather than public marketing; membership is by home site purchase and referral only.

In June 2021, the ranch completed a transformative $40 million acquisition of Greg Norman's neighboring Seven Lakes Ranch, nearly quintupling its footprint and adding substantial recreational infrastructure. The property is owned and operated by its member-owners collectively through an HOA governance structure, with no venture capital or private equity backing. Kevin McCoy serves as President and Brett Harvey as Manager responsible for river and habitat stewardship.

Name

Elk Creek Ranch

Legal name

Elk Creek Ranch

Website

https://elkcreekranch.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elk Creek Ranch is an ultra-exclusive private sporting community in Meeker, Colorado, limited to 67 member-owners. It provides private fly-fishing, big game hunting, and luxury hospitality across 25,000+ acres to ultra-high-net-worth outdoor enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Sporting Club / Luxury Outdoor Recreation

NAICS

Hunting and Trapping (1142), Hunting and Trapping (114210)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

River & Wetland Lodges (Delta/Okavango-style) (THAGAIAG)

Keywords

• Private sporting community
• Luxury fly fishing
• Big game hunting
• Private membership ranch
• Outdoor recreation resort

Headquarters

HQ city

Meeker

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Home Site Sales: Exclusive ownership of one of 67 home sites required for membership. Sites are sold through real estate brokers at prices ranging from approximately $1.6M to $2.2M+. Members may construct custom homes on their lots.
2. Guided Hunting & Fishing Services: Professional guiding services offered to members and their guests. Full-day guiding at $350 plus gratuity, half-day at $250 plus gratuity. Five-day guided big game hunt at $1,750. Guest fees of $100 for non-family members on guided activities.
3. Guest Accommodations: Six elegant log cabins with 11 suites available for members and guests. Nightly rates vary by cabin: Founders Cabin (3 BR) at $210/night, Pondside Cabin (2 BR) at $140/night, Creekside Cabin (1 BR) at $70/night. Cabins decorated by Ralph Lauren Home Furnishings.
4. Lodge & Restaurant: World-class dining included with membership. Award-winning chef prepares three gourmet meals daily. Intimate bar with temperature-controlled wine cellar. Dining experience part of member amenities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Elk Creek Ranch is an ultra-exclusive private sporting community in northwestern Colorado limited to 67 members who must each purchase one of the limited home sites. The Ranch provides members with private access to 33.7 miles of blue-ribbon fly fishing water on the White River and Elk Creek, big game hunting across 26,150 acres, an award-winning chef-prepared Lodge & Restaurant, six Ralph Lauren-decorated log cabins with 11 suites, and professional guided outdoor activities. Revenue is generated through home site sales ($1.69M-$2.2M+), guiding fees, lodging, and member dining.

Product overview

Elk Creek Ranch is a private, membership-based luxury sporting community offering an integrated portfolio of exclusive outdoor experiences. The core offering is membership/ownership (limited to 67 home sites) which provides access to private fly fishing on 33.7 miles of water, big game hunting across 26,150 acres, and world-class amenities. The product portfolio includes The Lodge & Restaurant (gourmet dining under an executive chef), six elegant log cabins with 11 suites (decorated by Ralph Lauren), The Village with a fly shop, equestrian center, sporting clays course, and over 60 miles of recreational trails. Professional guiding services for fishing and hunting are offered as add-on experiences. The Ranch acquired Seven Lakes Ranch in June 2021, expanding its footprint nearly fivefold.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elk Creek Ranch Membership/Ownership

Quantifiable outcome

• 33.7 miles of private fishing water across 44 fishing beats
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Greg Norman (Seven Lakes Ranch)majorOthers · 2 June 2021Elk Creek Ranch completed acquisition of Greg Norman's neighboring Seven Lakes Ranch in June 2021. The 12,000-acre acquisition quintupled ECR's footprint from approximately 5,000 to 25,000+ acres. Added equestrian center, 18-hole shooting clay course, historic barn and event venue, additional guest lodging, and over 40 miles of private trails. JK Land Holdings LLC (Chuck Kuhn) facilitated the purchase while retaining Seven Lakes Lodge.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Lone Mountain Ranch: Historic guest ranch in Big Sky, Montana offering fly fishing, horseback riding, and wilderness experiences. Comparable outdoor luxury experience with a similar Western sporting guest-ranch model.
• Yellowstone Landscaping / Yellowstone Sporting Ranch: Private membership sporting ranch near Yellowstone offering fly fishing and big game hunting to a limited member base. Comparable niche membership-based sporting ranch targeting affluent hunters and anglers.

Direct peers

• The Ranch at Rock Creek: Relais & Châteaux luxury ranch in Montana offering fly fishing, hunting, and equestrian experiences. Comparable luxury Western sporting ranch targeting high-net-worth outdoor enthusiasts.
• Brush Creek Ranch: Luxury ranch resort in Wyoming's Platte River Valley offering fly fishing, horseback riding, and shooting sports to affluent guests. Comparable as a high-end Western sporting ranch destination with similar amenity mix.
• The Resort at Paws Up: 37,000-acre luxury ranch resort in Montana offering fly fishing, hunting, and ranch experiences. Comparable large-scale Western sporting ranch with luxury accommodations and guiding services.
• Yellowstone Club: Ultra-exclusive private members-only residential and recreation community in Big Sky, Montana. Combines property ownership with recreational access and is the gold-standard comparable to Elk Creek Ranch's land-plus-membership model.
• Vermejo Park Ranch: Ted Turner's 590,000-acre private ranch in New Mexico offering fly fishing, hunting, and luxury accommodations. Comparable as a private, large-acreage Western sporting property with similar service model.

Regional players

• Roaring Fork Club: Private membership club in Basalt, Colorado combining real estate ownership with resort amenities, golf, and fly fishing. Comparable Colorado-based private membership model pairing property ownership with recreational access.
• Taylor River Lodge: Colorado-based luxury sporting lodge near Crested Butte offering private fly fishing and Western adventure packages. Comparable in-region (Colorado) luxury fly fishing experience with similar guiding and pricing structure.

Others

• Hayden Outdoors Real Estate: Luxury ranch real estate brokerage that lists Elk Creek Ranch home sites and comparable sporting ranches. Adjacent ecosystem participant as a distribution channel for high-end ranch property sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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