River Fort Ranch

History

Platte River Fort was built in 2001, as a replica of historic Bent's Fort in La Junta, Colorado. The original owners, Mike and Jan Ream, lived in part of the structure and used the remaining rooms and areas for educational purposes. They continue to be involved with the Platte River Fort and continue to donate their time to help educate school groups. In 2013, the current owners, Dori DeJong and Elaine Carleton, purchased the property. Dori grew up on a dairy farm directly south of where the Platte River Fort is located. That property has been in her family for decades. Two years later, in March of 2015, Platte River Fort opened its doors! After two years of remodeling and the addition of six bathrooms, four suites, three bedrooms, three bunkrooms, the addition of a dining room that seats fifty and a world class, one of a kind gourmet kitchen they were finally ready to provide once in a lifetime experiences to their guests!

Specialties

Grassy meadows and wildflowers. Stately trees along the South Platte River. Mountain vistas and unforgettable sunsets. The Platte River Fort is an event destination like no other in Northern Colorado. It's a place where rustic Old West meets modern comfort and luxury and where Colorado history comes alive.