60 Acres in Canon City, CO - $559,000

Colorado Log Home on 60 Acres

COLORADO RANCH: 60 ACRES – LOG HOME – BORDERS BLM 2900'

The 60-acre Bradley Homestead Ranch parcel is nestled in a scenic canyon with awe-inspiring views of the surrounding mountains, rock formations, rolling red hills, and mountain meadows. This authentic homestead ranch sits in a picturesque valley with dramatic rock formations, a log home, a large workshop/RV garage, and a loafing shed for equestrian use. The authentic 2BR log cabin is tastefully finished, offering a true Colorado mountain experience. The ranch provides exceptional privacy and seclusion while being only 10 minutes from Canon City, the Royal Gorge, and the Arkansas River. Bordered by BLM lands, the property offers excellent recreational opportunities including hunting, horseback riding, hiking, four-wheeling, and numerous additional outdoor activities.

Photos were taken prior to homes being rented.

This magnificent 60-acre parcel is bordered on the east by over 2,900 feet of BLM land. The home is accessed by a new driveway with three culverts crossing the Wilson Creek drainage, shared with an adjacent adobe ranch home. The western boundary features over one-half mile of county-maintained gravel road. The land is framed by inspiring red rock buttes and scenic rock formations rising above the adjacent BLM hillsides. Covered with juniper and piñon trees, the property includes generous meadow areas ideal for recreation or horse facilities. Multiple additional building sites are available for a future cabin or home. Seasonal creek bottoms are lined with cottonwood trees providing summer shade. Elevations range from 6,000 feet on the bluffs bordering BLM lands down to 5,920 feet along the creek bottom.

Enjoy year-round comfort in a semi-arid climate with low humidity and an average of 260 days of sunshine. July high temperatures average around 86 degrees, and January highs average in the mid-40s. With only 74 days of precipitation, approximately 13 inches of annual rainfall, and 43 inches of annual snowfall, this ranch offers comfortable year-round living. The property is easily accessible year-round via a county-maintained road.

This 1935 log home is a 1,589-square-foot authentic Colorado log cabin with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, tucked into the scenic canyon hillside. The views of the surrounding mountains and rock formations are truly awe-inspiring. Inside, you’ll find wide plank ceilings accented by log beams. The open living concept features an eat-in kitchen with beetle-kill pine cabinets, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and laminate wood flooring. The walk-out dining area includes custom brick flooring, chinked log walls, and a wood-burning fireplace. The spacious living room features a pellet stove fireplace with tile hearth, a custom wood mantel, and original exposed stone walls for added character.

Bedroom #1 includes exposed wood beam ceilings and custom barn-wood closet doors. Bedroom #2 features exposed log beams and a large walk-in closet with additional storage. Upstairs, a large loft or office area showcases vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, exposed beams, and a log railing overlooking the main level. The home includes two wooden decks for outdoor entertaining.

The Workshop/RV Garage is a fully insulated 32' x 40' steel building with 220 power, 12' ceilings, built-in workbenches, cement flooring, and 14' covered awnings on each side.

This Homestead Ranch parcel is conveniently located one hour southwest of Colorado Springs and just three miles north of State Highway 50 on Fremont County Road 69. The ranch is only 10 minutes from Canon City, two hours from Denver, one hour from Monarch Ski Resort, and roughly two hours from world-class skiing in Breckenridge. Canon City offers essential amenities including a hospital, BLM offices, and major retail stores.

Ideal for year-round outdoor activities, this ranch offers mule deer hunting, hiking, horseback riding, ATV riding, dirt biking, and more. Nearby attractions include the Royal Gorge Bridge and the Royal Gorge Train, which offers an unforgettable scenic ride and dining experience. Rafting and fly-fishing on the Arkansas River are less than 10 minutes away. Adjacent BLM lands provide thousands of acres of ATV and horse trails, extensive hiking routes, and trout fishing in Four Mile Creek. Recreational possibilities are virtually unlimited.

This parcel does not include water rights. According to the Colorado Division of Water Resources, the existing well (Permit #207426) is listed at 38 feet and recently tested at 3.5 gallons per minute. A new 1,150-gallon cistern with pressure tank and pump was installed in July 2025, ensuring a reliable water supply. Any mineral rights owned by the Seller will be conveyed, though no representation of ownership is made.

The property is zoned agricultural, resulting in low property taxes, and is currently used as a cattle ranch. Fremont County offers reasonable building requirements, particularly for agricultural structures. The 2023 real estate taxes were $1,252.