Escalante Creek Ranch

Escalante Creek Ranch, a rare offering in the heart of the Uncompahgre National Forest, is now officially available for purchase! Established by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1905, the Uncompahgre National Forest is the epitome of natural Colorado Splendor, and along with the Grand Mesa and Gunnison National Forests, encompasses nearly 3 million acres of adventure opportunity, making it the largest National Forest area in the Rocky Mountain Region. Trophy bull elk, mule deer, wild turkey, black bear, and a multitude of other wildlife species flourish amidst the tall pines, quaking aspens, grassy meadows, oak brush, and rolling landscape. Expansive views in all directions include neighboring peaks, mountain ranges, forest canopies, open natural pastures, and even the towering La Sal Mountains in nearby Utah. Historically utilized for grazing and hunting operations, the ranch is now cattle-free, with nearly all tracts fully fenced, which will no doubt offer an even more desirable haven for the local wildlife in the coming years. Numerous springs, seeps, ponds, tanks, and Escalante Creek add to the natural beauty and further wildlife attraction, including highly sought-after surface water rights. The heart of the ranch consists of one large 640-acre tract, with an additional 5 other tracts of 160+/- acres, all within walking distance and nearly completely surrounded by lush National Forest. All tracts have been recently surveyed and include deeded access easements, with a recently improved internal road and trail system connecting all parts of the ranch to 3 off-grid “cowboy cabins”. These rustic dwellings are perfect refuges for hunters, campers, or adventurers and exude the mountain way of life in every hand-hewn board, set beautifully amongst the encapsulating landscape of aspens and pines, with live water just steps away. Located in Colorado Hunting Unit GMU #62, over-the-counter archery and 2nd/3rd rifle season elk tags are available, as well as additionally qualifying for multiple Landowner Preference Applications. Colorado limited-draw unit GMU #61 is just over ½ mile to the west, positioning the ranch in the perfect locale for increased trophy potential: no other known encumbrances, conservation easements, or government programs restricting the property. To learn all that the Escalante Creek Ranch has to offer, contact Whitetail Properties Accredited Land Consultant Jerrod Meyer or Land Specialist Tyler Housley for more information or to set up a private showing! Property Features: - Located in Colorado Hunting Unit GMU #62; OTC archery and 2nd/3rd rifle season elk tags - Just over ½ mile from Trophy Unit GMU #61 - Abundant wildlife including elk, deer, turkey, bear, and more - Live water throughout the ranch including a multitude of ponds, springs, and drainages with water rights - 6 separate parcels making up approximately 1,470.13 +/- acres - No current conservation easements or government programs restricting use - Bordering over 550,000 acres of Uncompahgre National Forest, transitioning into hundreds of thousands of acres of BLM - Incredible aspen groves woven through mature stands of various pine, spruce, and oak species - Lush native grasses filling huge open pastures and hidden secluded meadows - 3 rustic “Cowboy Cabins” historically used as hunting basecamps - Most parcels almost completely fenced; has been historically used for grazing - Fantastic recently improved road/trail systems throughout; great access to all parcels - Deeded access easements to all parcels where needed - Approximately 75% mineral rights will convey - Surface water rights intact and will convey; full details available upon request - Full survey completed in 2023 - No owner financing options available - Property boundary lines are approximate - Winter photos are from within 3 miles of ranch - Check out the interactive map for 360-degree panoramic aerial views