Nestled not far from the base of Culebra Peak, the only privately owned 14,000+ foot mountain in Colorado, lies an exceptional fishing and recreational property: Culebra Creek Angler’s Retreat. From the snowmelt off the Sangre De Cristo peaks, cold mountain water flows down the mountain slopes to form a unique trout fishery. Culebra Creek and its tributary Ventero Creek join on the property and meander for approximately two miles of classic Colorado open meadow flyfishing. The 133± acre property is located a short drive outside San Luis, the oldest town in Colorado, rich in history and tradition.
The property has been managed expertly for quality flyfishing by the owner, a well-known and highly respected professional guide. He thoughtfully put approximately 100± acres of the creek bottomland into a conservation easement. The easement protects the creek for the future and, more importantly, opens the door for financial and ecological assistance with habitat enhancement and preservation from the trustee.
Additionally, there is an ideal, buildable 28± acres not in the easement, so a dream home or lodge can be built overlooking the creek. The property currently has a good water well, a septic system, a small newly finished cabin, and an older cabin used for storage.
As a bonus, if you are a hunter, groups of elk frequent the property on their way to the creek and adjoining grass meadows. Multiple dramatic mountain peaks surround the ranch, including Culebra Peak, Blanca Peak, Ellingwood Point, Little Bear Peak, and Trinchera Peak, and provide an unmatched scenic panoramic view that can distract even the most avid angler.
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Located 15± miles from Steamboat Springs, Red Rock Ranch spans 1,454± acres, with 1,330± acres under permanent conservation. The unencumbered 124± acres allow for future improvements. With elevations from 6,800’ to 7,800’, it offers diverse terrain—meadows, timber, and riparian zones—ideal for elk, deer, bear, and lion habitat. A true big game sanctuary, it supports year-round wildlife and prime hunting conditions. Ren Martyn represented both the Buyer and Seller.
This irrigated Colorado farm & feed yard includes a four-bedroom home, 800-head feedlot, pipe roping arena, tack shed, hay shed, calving barn, and shop. It features two pivots, multiple water shares, and collection ponds with gravity and pump-fed delivery. The farm produces high-quality alfalfa and grass hay. Extensive infrastructure supports both hay and cattle operations. This is a turnkey setup for a productive agricultural lifestyle, located just off paved roads in the Swink School District.
Mountain Star Ranch near Guffey offers a secluded 5-bed, 6,500± SF log home in a Rocky Mountain valley. Accessible by a private mile-long drive, the home features Montana pine logs, vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, stained glass, and an indoor pond with a waterfall. The ranch includes a renowned horse barn, large garages, and a versatile workshop. Bordering 16,000± acres of BLM land, it offers prime hunting and two LOP Draw applications. Located near Breckenridge & Colorado Springs.
Views of the Wet Mountain range from this generational property, this ranch offers a unique 196± acre-feet water storage right at Bonnie Meade Lake, ideal for livestock and equestrian activities. It boasts fertile grasslands and abundant wildlife, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. With year-round access, power, and livestock well, the ranch provides flexibility for development. Not bound by a conservation easement, Pounds Ranch offers endless possibilities amidst natural beauty and adventure.
Surrounded by conserved ranches, this property is ideal for a hunting retreat or private ranch development. It features attractive home sites, small agriculture potential, and topography favorable for big game. The land includes grasslands, creek bottoms, and timbered areas, with water rights and scenic rock outcroppings. Accessed via two private gated entrances, it offers exceptional privacy and a diverse ecosystem, including elk, mule deer, and other wildlife, making it a unique opportunity.
This land supports various species, including mule deer, elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, coyotes, and mountain lions. It is a blend of grazing land and diverse wildlife habitat in southeastern Colorado. Cattle grazing and hunting leases with potential landowner tags enhance the land’s value. Adjacent to the Apishapa State Wildlife Area, it enriches hunting prospects. A solar-powered water well ensures sufficient water for livestock and wildlife amid rugged canyons and native grasslands.
Just west of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the Doc Utterback Ranch spans 1,634± deeded acres and 640± leased acres. This mountain ranch features varied topography, from open meadows to forests and riparian zones along Tow & Little Tow Creeks. It offers rich big game hunting opportunities, with mule deer, elk, bear, and a recently spotted moose. Awarded for its habitat restoration, the ranch includes 9 springs and is fully fenced with big game-friendly wire, ideal for conservation-focused buyers.
Approaching the gated entrance, encounter a picturesque Eden-like setting featuring Smith Fork Creek, a fishing pond, a vineyard, equestrian facilities, and rustic cabins framed by a private canyon backdrop. Abundant wildlife thrives thanks to substantial water rights & a flexible conservation easement, offering additional building and subdivision potential. Canyon Ranch sprawls across 663± acres in central-western Colorado, with access to BLM trails near Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park.
Perfect for hunting or a new home, Black Cat at 480 Ranch, west of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, borders BLM & Colorado State Land Board acreage. This private retreat features mountain forests & open meadows and attracts big game like elk, deer, bears, and lions. With a 15 GPM well and solar stock tank, it supports wildlife on a prime migration route during hunting season. The property offers sandstone cliffs, aspen groves, and mountain views, ideal for residences with agricultural tax benefits.
This Colorado ranch boasts a 7,200± square foot custom luxury home with four bedroom suites and a dry sauna. It offers year-round access, a 4± acre lake, exceptional elk and mule deer hunting, water and mineral rights, and access to public lands. With grid-tied solar power, redundant systems like two boilers and septic systems, plus a 15kW backup generator, it ensures efficiency and reliability. This property combines luxury living with recreational opportunities only minutes from La Veta.
Explore this 335± acre private hunting retreat, an hour from Telluride, Colorado, boasting prime wildlife habitat with elk, deer, bears, and the rare Gunnison sage grouse. With spectacular views of Lone Cone and Miramonte Reservoir, it offers ideal homesite locations with county road access and underground electricity nearby. Adjoining Miramonte Reservoir offers excellent trout fishing, and the Dan Noble State Wildlife Area adds to the privacy.
Yampa Headwaters Ranch in Colorado features a unique Army Corps-permitted wetland mitigation bank with over 200 credits, two creeks, and multiple stocked ponds. The ranch includes a 100+ acre hay meadow, wetland areas, and diverse upland topography. It offers fishing in Brinker and Chimney Creeks, stocked ponds, and abundant waterfowl. Improvements include a custom barn with an apartment. Its wetland credits and recreational assets make it a unique investment opportunity.
Experience the majestic Elk Valley Ranch under vast, deep blue skies and snow-capped peaks in Park County, Colorado. This 640± acre recreational haven offers hunting, fishing, skiing, and more. Home to elk, deer, and other wildlife, it adjoins BLM land for unmatched seclusion. Its features include sub-irrigated meadows, a stock well, and electricity. Easily accessible from Denver and near Breckenridge, the ranch is ideal for creating a private family retreat or a sportsman’s paradise.
This Colorado ranch offers much: 1.5± miles of productive fish habitat-improved Lake Fork Creek, water rights, hunting opportunities, stunning views, easy access to world-class ski areas, the summer jaunt over Independence Pass to Aspen, and recreational opportunities. A golf course, fish hatchery, Turquoise Lake, and the Arkansas River are all neighbors. Whatever draws you to consider this ranch, it is not difficult to see all the possibilities and wonderful attributes that are Lake Fork Ranch.
IMN Heaven Ranch is aptly named if you value abundant wildlife, the privacy of a large acreage property, excellent big game hunting, productive water well, expansive, beautiful views, a seasonally mild climate, and easy year-round access in southern Colorado. Hunt elk and mule deer on your own property with private access to a large landlocked 2,000+ acre Bureau of Land Management (BLM) parcel. IMN Heaven remains a blank slate with water, electricity, and a workshop already in place.
This Colorado mountain ranch offers aspen groves, spruce, fir, and meadows with live water creeks up from Groundhog Reservoir, offering lush grass for grazing cattle. A thoughtful conservation easement protects the property and provides flexibility, allowing commercial hunting, grazing, timbering, and future homesites. The fishery on the ranch is waiting to be developed further. Elk hunting is stupendous, and world record line class rainbow trout have been caught in Groundhog Reservoir.
