Blue Mountain Ranch
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Outdoor education programs 

Blue Mountain Ranch, BMR, is a small family owned and operated summer camp for kids located 35 miles west of Colorado Springs, just out side Florissant, CO. BMR was founded in 1946 by Coach Bill and Dorothy Allen from Fort Worth, TX. Bill was a successful high school football coach and teacher looking for a way to extend the education of youth in the summertime.

Beginning as boys camp until our sister camp, Wanaka, in Woodland Park, CO, closed their doors in 1971. BMR began its journey as a co-ed camp in the summer of 1972. Bill and Dorothy passed their love of the outdoors to their daughter Suzie. Not only did Suzie grow up at BMR, she has run the camp for the last 45 plus years with the last 37 alongside her husband, Coach Bob Graf, Colorado High School Activities Association Hall of Fame inductee. Suzie is now handing the camp over to her sons, David and Tim Graf, but is still involved in the summer operations.

​David has a BA in History from Sewanee University in Tennessee and a Master's in Education from the University of Phoenix. David currently teaches history, journalism, and student government at Woodland Park High School. Tim has a BS in Parks and Recreation Management with an Emphasis in Outdoor Education from Northern Arizona University. Tim is well educated in forest management and had seven years experience in fire mitigation before working in urban forestry. Both David and Tim have coached high school basketball and baseball.

If you are interested in any of our outdoor education programs for sports camps, teacher retreats, reunions, corporate retreats, student council retreats, or even wedding events, please contact our office at (719) 748-3279 or email us at [email protected]. 



Click images below to see a sample of our accommodations.
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Stewart Lodge
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Cabin interior
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Bathroom

Accommodations:
BMR can accommodate up to 100 campers and adults at one time. Our nurse's cabins and guest cabins can be used for adults. The cost is $75 per day per participant, which includes three meals and lodging (sleeping bags and linens not provided). For example, if your group comes for lunch on Monday, spent the night and had breakfast Tuesday, that would be considered one day. For groups over 50, we allow an adult to attend free for every 10 children.

BMR offers 6 cabins for campers that include twin size bunkbeds, sinks, showers, toilets, a fireplace, and central heating. We will provide any wood needed for cabins or camp fires. Our cabins can fit anywhere from 12-35 people, depending on the building. This does not include the nurse's or guest cabins. 

When it comes to meals, we strongly believe that the camper should eat first, followed by the teacher, and last by the BMR staff. Meals can be served in two ways:
  • Buffet Style where our staff will serve with the assistance of teachers, as needed.
  • Family Style where campers are involved as "waiters" to come help set up the tables before a meal, serve dishes to the tables, bring empty dishes to the kitchen for refills, and help after the meal with clean up.
We will also need to know if there are any food allergies or special eating habits prior to your arrival at camp, to ensure we order food accordingly.

Blue Mountain Ranch will have a registered nurse on site at all times during your stay. The nurse will need to provide a head to toe check of every child upon arrival, as required by law. The nurse will also secure and pass out any medication, as needed, as will as be available for any possible injuries that might occur.
"A friend is worth a mountain made of gold"
Blue Mountain Ranch
P. O. Box 146
Florissant, CO 80816
Tel (719) 748-3279
Fax (719) 748-3472
​Email:

[email protected]