Julie Piland – Western Colorado Land & Lifestyle Expert | Accredited Land Consultant| United Country Real Colorado Properties
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$199,900
MLS: 05071-260072
36.09 Acres
Own 36+ acres of Western Colorado high-country land at the base of Grand Mesa —the largest flattop mountain in the world—where sweeping valley views create the perfect setting for your mountain retreat. This private acreage in GMU 421 offers wide-open space, quiet surroundings, and scenic overlooks of rolling hills and timbered slopes, ideal for those seeking a secluded Colorado lifestyle. Bring your vision to build a mountain cabin, seasonal getaway, hunting basecamp, or recreational retreat. Enjoy hiking, hunting, camping, and exploring nearby public lands while taking in fresh mountain air and star-filled Colorado nights. Wildlife sightings are common in this high-country setting, adding to the natural beauty and outdoor experience. Located in Colorado’s scenic Plateau Valley, the property is reached by traveling Highway 65 through Plateau Canyon, known for its striking rock formations and frequent bighorn sheep and eagle sightings. Continue along Highway 330 following Plateau Creek through ranching country and the historic town of Collbran, then into the surrounding high-country landscape. Nearby recreation includes Powderhorn Ski Resort, Vega State Park, extensive public lands, and renowned Colorado hunting districts, offering year-round outdoor adventure. Buyer to verify access, utilities, and permitted uses. An ideal opportunity for those seeking Colorado mountain land for recreation, investment, or a private getaway.
Highway 65 known as the scenic byway of Grand Mesa - the largest flat top mountain in the world with over 300 lakes for fishing, boating, camping, lodges, and thousands of trails for hiking, ATV, biking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting districts. Photo opportunities abound for the amateur or professional photographer. Travel to the south side of Grand Mesa and arrive in Cedaredge and the Surface Creek Valley with spreads of fruit orchards, ranches, and residential homes surrounding the small-town life. Powderhorn Ski Resort sits at the southern base of Grand Mesa with ski slopes for all ages and skills with winter and summer activities and is a short drive from this property. Highway 330 follows Plateau Creek and winds through Plateau Valley among ranches and residential homes to Vega State Park. Vega State Park consists of mountain recreation of all kinds with boating, fishing on Vega Reservoir surrounded by camping sites, hiking, hunting districts, private residential cabins and by BLM and National Forest grounds. Vega Lodge offers cabin rentals, restaurant and much more. Wildlife and bird sightings, including Bighorn Sheep, Elk, Deer, Eagles, Sandhill Cranes, and more are common in all areas. Within an hour’s drive explore the high desert recreation areas around Grand Junction known for the Colorado National Monument, canyons, dinosaur finds, hiking and biking trails, valleys, rivers and lakes for fishing and boating to name a few of the recreation attractions. Find many challenges with the popular wheeling on the Jeep trails in the area.
Bring your vision to this prime Western Colorado property and enjoy all that mountain living has to offer.
Collbran, CO is the hub of the wheel leading to all aspects of recreation and community activities and business. --fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, boating, camping, rodeos, biking-- and leads to Grand Mesa, Vega Reservoir, and BLM and Forest access. The community is surrounded by homesteaded ranches, businesses in historical buildings, restaurants, churches, parks, schools, a bank, police and fire department, medical clinic, and neighbors against the backdrop of towering mountains. Pride and support are the heartbeat in this area. Community activities are celebrated throughout the year and include Collbran Heritage Days, Cowboy Christmas, school events, many rodeos, and an occasional cattle drive through town. I70 and Grand Junction are a short drive away for major shopping, services, hospitals, regional airport, colleges, and more with high desert recreation. Enjoy the historic feel of Collbran and experience shopping, services, and restaurants with friendly residents and owners. Take a stroll in the evening under the Colorado stars and vintage solar lighting along the small western town streets. Drive in any direction and enjoy all the outdoor activities, sightseeing views, and recreation the Western Slope of Colorado has to offer.
Julie Piland
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