Amazing lake views on this .37 acre building site located near Vega State Park on the Western Slope of Colorado. Build your dream cabin with Vega Lake views and enjoy an abundance of wildlife habitat. Travel tree-lined lanes to recreation in every direction. This property is perfect for your vision to build that getaway, second home surrounded by mountain beauty. A hard to find getaway vacant land with no HOA and carries VRBO and Air BNB potential. Enjoy year-round recreational activities on thousands of surrounding acres. Endless camping sites, hiking trails and mountain ranges surround Vega Reservoir offering fishing and boating, or a chance to view the beauty of the rippling clear mountain waters behind the Vega dam. Minutes from the historic western town of Collbran with services for residential needs. Powderhorn Ski Resort sits at the base of Grand Mesa, aka the world’s largest flattop mountain, and is a short drive away. I-70 corridor is within an hour’s drive leading to all Colorado has to offer.
Within a few minutes along tree-lined lanes, access Vega State Park. Enjoy thousands of acres of year-round recreational activities. Endless camping sites, hiking trails and mountain ranges surround Vega Reservoir offering fishing and boating, or a chance to view the beauty of the rippling clear mountain waters behind the Vega dam. Nearby Vega Lodge offers cabin rentals, a restaurant, and much more. Highway 330 follows Plateau Creek and winds through Plateau Valley among ranches and residential homes to 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. Powderhorn Ski Resort sits at the base of Grand Mesa with ski slopes for all ages and skills with winter and summer activities. 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. More recreation in every direction from the I70 corridor.
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.
The Western Slope of Colorado is known for its mild climate and has all year recreation for all outdoor enthusiasts. Travel the Rim Rock Drive of the nearby Colorado National monument. Enjoy the magnificent views of rock formations, canyons, plants, birds and wildlife along the drive or hiking trails. Photo opportunities for the photographer, and don’t forget the selfies. Stop at the visitor center for information on picnic and campground areas, hiking trails, youth learning opportunities, and the history of this valley’s treasure of beauty. Mount Garfield is one of the well-known landmarks for hiking and viewing wildlife, including wild horses. Enjoy river rafting or tube floating along the river or fish along the many easy accesses to the riverbanks of the Colorado River. The surrounding high desert offers off road, ATV, hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails with valleys of dinosaur finds and diggings, river rafting, boating, and fishing. Find many challenges with the popular wheeling on the Jeep trails in the area. Within an hour’s drive along I70 and Highway 65, also known as the scenic byway of Grand Mesa, sits 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. A visitor center on top of the Grand Mesa has information and a gift shop. Powderhorn Ski Resort sits at the base of Grand Mesa with ski slopes for all ages and skills with winter and summer activities.
Julie Piland