Roxborough Reserve

Surrounded by the dramatic red sandstone formations that define the Roxborough landscape, Roxborough Reserve is a rare 27± acre inholding offering exceptional privacy, direct access to thousands of acres of protected open space, and a setting that feels far removed from the city despite being just 40 minutes from Downtown Denver and 10 miles south of Littleton. A permitted residential well is already in place, and the undeveloped property includes rights to two residential building sites, creating a unique opportunity to establish a legacy property within one of Colorado’s most iconic Front Range settings. With spectacular views, abundant wildlife, and recreation in every direction, Roxborough Reserve combines the seclusion of a private wilderness retreat with the convenience of nearby urban amenities.

Overview

While Roxborough Reserve encompasses just 27± acres, it is surrounded by more than 3,300 acres of protected state land, with the vast expanse of the Pike National Forest extending beyond the property to the west. The combination creates a property that lives far larger than its deeded acreage and offers a remarkable sense of privacy and seclusion just 40 minutes from Downtown Denver.

Improvements

Vacant land with a permitted residential well and rights to two residential building sites.

Location

Located in Douglas County, approximately 2 miles south of Chatfield Reservoir and 30 miles from Downtown Denver, the property offers convenient access to Littleton, the Denver Tech Center, and the broader Front Range.

Locale

Situated in the Front Range foothills among the spectacular red sandstone formations that define the Roxborough landscape, the property lies just south of the South Platte River corridor and minutes from the Colorado Trail. The surrounding protected lands provide exceptional scenery, abundant wildlife habitat, and immediate access to outdoor recreation.

Climate

Typical of Colorado’s Front Range foothills, the area experiences four distinct seasons characterized by mild summers, colorful autumns, snowy winters, and vibrant springs, making it well-suited for year-round living or a seasonal retreat.

Overview

The area supports large elk herds, mule deer, wild turkeys, and other small game, and the surrounding protected lands create exceptional wildlife viewing and a natural base for outdoor pursuits. Note: Hunting is not permitted within Roxborough State Park; prospective buyers should contact Colorado Parks & Wildlife for current regulations.

Fishing

The Waterton Canyon trailhead is 4 minutes north, with direct access to the South Platte River’s Gold Medal fly-fishing waters — some of the finest rainbow and brown trout habitat in Colorado.

Recreation

Immediate trail access for mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and camping — including the Colorado Trail, Pike-San Isabel National Forest, Rampart Range, and Lost Creek Wilderness.

Horses

Well-suited for horses, with open terrain and direct access to miles of trail and open space in every direction.

Ranch Operations

The property is vacant ground with no current fencing to separate it from state park lands

Water Rights

One permitted residential well

Conservation

Roxborough Reserve is an obvious and important conservation opportunity to protect the significant wildlife habitat, viewshed, and open space values of the surrounding State Park

Aesthetic Value

Framed by the iconic red sandstone formations that define the Roxborough landscape, the property offers sweeping Front Range views, native grasslands, and abundant wildlife in a natural setting largely untouched by development. Few inholdings along the Front Range can match the visual character and raw beauty of Roxborough Reserve.

Conservation Value

As a private inholding within the landscape surrounding Roxborough State Park, Roxborough Reserve presents a rare and compelling stewardship opportunity. The property’s adjacency to more than 3,300 acres of permanently protected state land and its sensitive natural character make it an outstanding candidate for a conservation easement, with the potential for significant tax advantages while ensuring the land is preserved in perpetuity.

Investment Value

Private inholdings surrounded by protected public land are exceedingly rare and, by definition, irreplaceable. With two permitted building sites, a domestic well already in place, and a location just 40 minutes from one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, Roxborough Reserve offers a compelling combination of scarcity, natural amenity, and long-term value that simply cannot be replicated.