Crawford Country Acreage

South of Crawford, Colorado west of the eclipsing Elk Range Mountains, these 8.99 acres offer a home for your horses and your canine companions! Structures include a round pen, a hay barn with a paddock, two dog runs, and two sheds. The 2,208-square-foot home features an open-concept floor plan that highlights the custom-made kitchen cabinets! Two 1,500-gallon cisterns provide water storage in addition to the 10,000 gallons allotted by the Fruitland Domestic Water Company. There are also 100 shares of irrigation water piped from Gould Reservoir. The property connects to 22,800 acres of BLM land! Crawford Reservoir is only 6 miles as well from the stellar Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park. Abundant wildlife frequents the area including turkeys, deer, elk, foxes, and birds. Each day will bring adventure and opportunity from this gorgeous mountain view ranch! Local Area Named after Captain George A. Crawford whose idea to start a post office in the area resulted in growing a town, Crawford, Colorado is a small artsy town in Delta County along the West Elk Loop scenic and historic byway. The area is in the center of cattle country and is considered the gateway to the North Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Gunnison National Park is 15 minutes south of town. Hunt and fish the nearby West Elk Mountain Range. Take in the views of Needle Rock, a distinctive volcanic landmark three miles east of town. The town is 6,800 feet in elevation. Area Attractions Crawford State Park Enjoy fishing, watersports, hiking, and nature programs while watching wildlife! There are numerous campsites as well. Curecanti National Recreation Area The Curecanti National Recreation Area is west of the town of Gunnison, Colorado. The striking area is depicted by dramatic canyons and features the largest lake in Colorado, Blue Mesa Reservoir. The reservoir follows Highway 50 for twenty miles. Blue Mesa Reservoir The Blue Mesa Reservoir spans 9,000 acres and is the largest body of water completely in the state of Colorado. It is well known for its ideal beaches that trail 96 miles along the shore. After sunbathing on the beach, there are numerous other activities to fill the day such as horseback riding, numerous hiking trails, bird watching, camping, scenic drives, wildlife viewing, swimming, boating, and fishing. The fishing is popular for its Kokanee Salmon! You can also reel in Rainbow, Brown, and Lake Trout, and Yellow Perch. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park The Black Canyon is identified by its steep, drastic Black Canyon with walls that range from 2,700 to 1,750 feet. The area is open year-round to adventure seekers and sightseers. A scenic drive takes you through the canyon to witness the amazing landforms. Other activities here include camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, rock climbing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Hartman Rocks Recreational Area Enjoy these 14,000 public acres managed by the BLM that offer so many wonderful ways to showcase Colorado’s great outdoors. The area was named after the Hartman family who was some of the first to pioneer this area in the early days. Recreating includes motorcycling, ATV riding, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, cross-country skiing, hiking, and camping.