Elk Ridge Ranch

This prime 30-acre Colorado hunting property offers a remarkably turnkey setup, with extensive habitat improvements, a newly constructed seasonal wildlife pond, established trails, premium elevated hunting blinds, proven wildlife activity, and direct access to thousands of acres of public land already in place for the serious hunter. Located in Ouray County within Colorado GMU 62, nearly all of the difficult groundwork has already been completed. The newly constructed seasonal pond is designed to capture and hold a substantial amount of water when filled, providing an important water source for wildlife, while recently completed native mountain grass seeding further enhances the habitat. Strategic tree mastication and fire mitigation have opened key areas and shooting lanes for improved visibility, wildlife movement, healthier habitat, and hunting while preserving the rugged piñon and juniper character of the land. An established internal trail system provides quieter, easier access throughout the acreage. Two premium, brand-new, 2-man Banks Outdoor hunting blinds sit on 12-footrisers overlooking key wildlife areas, providing excellent visibility and protection from Colorado’s mountain weather. Year-round wildlife activity is well documented—all wildlife images shown in this listing were taken directly from the property. The property directly borders well over 14,000 connected acres of BLM/public land along its south and east boundaries, opening an extraordinary amount of additional hunting and backcountry recreation directly from your land. Locked entry gates on the south and east sides provide additional security and privacy, while the western boundary is fenced. Despite the secluded setting, Government Springs Road is only 1.5 miles away via an existing BLM road. GMU 62 offers hunting opportunities for elk, mule deer, bear, and mountain lion, with OTC bull elk tags available for second and third rifle seasons for residents and non-residents, along with OTC archery bull elk tags for Colorado residents. Beyond hunting, the land is relatively flat and buildable, surrounded by rugged Western Colorado scenery with views of Buckhorn Mountain, Courthouse Mountain, the Cimarron Mountains, and San Juan Mountain Two brand-new, two-person Banks Outdoors Stump 4 Limited Edition Whitetail Properties 360° “Phantom” hunting blinds are strategically positioned on 12-foot risers overlooking key wildlife areas, providing exceptional visibility and protection from wind, rain, snow, and harsh mountain weather. Best of all, your 30private acres border well over 14,000± connected acres of BLM/public land along the south and east boundaries, giving you direct access to a tremendous amount of additional country right from the property. Locked entry gates on the south and east sides provide added security and privacy, while the entire western boundary is fenced. Access is via an existing BLM road approximately 1.5 miles from Government Springs Road. Located in Colorado GMU 62, the area offers hunting opportunities for elk, mule deer, bear, and mountain lion. OTC bull elk tags are available for second and third rifle seasons for Colorado residents and non-residents, along with OTC archery bull elk tags for Colorado residents. Beyond the hunting setup, this is highly usable mountain land—relatively flat, buildable, and surrounded by outstanding Western Colorado scenery with views of Buckhorn Mountain, Courthouse Mountain, the Cimarron Mountains, and San Juan Mountains. Build an off-grid hunting cabin, establish your own Colorado basecamp, or keep it as a private recreational retreat. The trails are cut, hunting areas opened, wildlife habitat improved, water sources established, and hunting infrastructure is already in place. If you're looking for a rugged, ready-to-use Colorado hunting property with private acreage and thousands of acres of public land out the back door, this one deserves a serious look. Contact us today for more information.