Who is the best elk hunting outfitter in Colorado?
By Quick answer131 outfitters run guided elk hunts in Colorado, and Lucky 8 Ranch, out of Oak Creek, ranks first — a 5.0 average built on 265 reviews, not a handful of five-star ratings from a slow month.
Top 6 of 131 elk outfitters in Colorado
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How we rank: Outfitters are ranked by a credibility-weighted rating that blends each outfitter's verified Google star rating with how many reviews back it up — so a strong average from many hunters outranks the same average from only a few — then by the breadth of elk packages they offer (live inventory, last updated August 2026). Prices, ratings and review counts come straight from each outfitter's current listings — always confirm details before you book.
The cheapest number on an outfitter's site isn't always the hunt price
Some outfitters price per hunter, some per day, some flat per party, and a few list a deposit or an add-on fee as their cheapest number, not the hunt price. Read what a number actually buys before comparing two outfitters' sites side by side.
The top-ranked outfitter isn't the cheapest one
This list sorts by rating and review depth, not by price — a five-star average from three reviews doesn't outrank a strong average built on hundreds. The cheapest outfitter in this group is a different question. Start with the names ranked highest, then compare rifle, archery, and muzzleloader pricing before you call — the method you hunt changes what a hunt costs more than the outfitter does.
What hunters say about elk outfitters in Colorado
A few of these outfitters also run non-hunting trips, so a review count reflects the whole guest list, not hunters only.
109 elk outfitters in Colorado carry 2,490 Google reviews averaging 4.75 — including 160 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 2,265 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 65 | |
| 3 stars | 24 | |
| 2 stars | 25 | |
| 1 star | 111 |
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Half Moon Outfitters. My friend and I got two bulls down during rifle season in the wilderness…
I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience with Rocky Mountain Outfitters of Colorado. The outfitter and guides had put much time into scouting prior to my arrival for a guided hunt. They knew exactly where the elk would be opening morning…
5 out of 5. Tim Neill · Rocky Mountain Outfitters of Colorado ·
Lion once. They’re knowledge of their hunting grounds is second to none. If you’re looking for a quality hunting experience with a good chance of success look no further…
5 out of 5. jeff hazlewood · Lobo Outfitters ·
What a guided elk hunt costs in Colorado
A guided elk hunt in Colorado typically costs $6,000, with half of packages between $4,000 and $8,100.
From 269 priced packages of 452 across 79 outfitters, checked August 2026.
25 packages run higher, up to $19,350 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided elk package prices in Colorado, August 2026 — 269 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $700 |
| 25th percentile | $4,000 |
| Median | $6,000 |
| 75th percentile | $8,100 |
| Highest | $19,350 |
How guided elk hunts in Colorado are hunted
- rifle 119 packages from $1,500
- archery 75 packages from $1,100
- muzzleloader 48 packages from $2,000
Pricing reflects live GuidedHunts outfitter listings, last updated August 2026. Always confirm current pricing and availability directly with the outfitter before booking.
What's included in a guided elk hunt in Colorado
Across 426 guided elk packages in Colorado that list what they include, these come up most often:
- Lodging88%
- Guide66%
- Meals60%
- Transportation36%
- Game recovery & pack-out31%
- Meat processing24%
- License & tags4%
- Beverages4%
- Alcohol3%
- Rifle/Archery range2%
- Ammunition1%
- Game cooler / storage1%
- Decoys1%
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.