The Colorado River Ranch is a one-of-a-kind property in the Texas Hill Country. Located in Lampasas County, Texas, this 3,304 +/- acre masterpiece is a beautiful recreational oasis. Countless improvements have been made to the Colorado River Ranch, including wildlife, extensive lodging options, roads, high fencing, water, clearing, food plots, breeding facilities, long-range shooting tower, and various barns and shops. As its name suggests, the ranch has nearly 2.5 miles of easily accessible Colorado River frontage, as well as majestic cliff views that overlook from high above. World class white-tailed deer and a large assortment of exotics roam the property. The exotics range from some of the more common varietals to several highly sought-after species, including Sable and Greater kudu. The Colorado River Ranch provides exceptional opportunities for the next owner/operator, with a diverse and well-managed wildlife population that enhances both recreational and investment appeal.

Location:

Just outside of Lampasas, Texas, the Colorado River Ranch sits within the coveted Texas Hill Country. It is a secluded retreat, with convenience to the city and all of its amenities. The majestic, gated entrance is 14 miles to Lampasas, 83 miles to Austin, 135 miles to San Antonio, and 181 miles to Dallas.

Housing:

The homes of Colorado River Ranch offer the perfect combination of privacy, functionality, and luxury. Located a short distance from the gate via all-weather gravel roads, they are secluded in a way that one feels miles from any access point.

Main Lodge:

The Colorado River Ranch's main lodge is an expansive 10,000+/- SQFT beauty. Throughout the lodge one can find multiple communal gathering areas, all with their own unique scenic views of the ranch. The lodge includes a full bar, large dining area, gaming room, commercial kitchen, oversized screened in porch and large outdoor firepit, which both overlook the herds of wild game below. This lodge has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.

Small Lodge:

The small lodge, often utilized for overflow, is a stone's throw away from the main lodge and comprised of 4,000+/- SQFT. It includes 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.

Owner's Home:

Approximately 3500+/- SQFT. This 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom home is currently utilized as the main residence for the owner. It also includes a swimming pool and beautiful outdoor living area to enjoy with friends and family.

Manager / Foreman Home:

This is a 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom home that is perfect for housing a full time ranch manager.

Additional Housing:

There is a 5 bedroom and 3 bathroom oversized doublewide mobile home that is used by other staff and hunting guides. A one bedroom and one bathroom apartment is also located underneath the elevated shooting tower and custom built 20' x 20' gun safe room.

Wildlife:

Whether your preference is hunting, viewing, or both, the Colorado River Ranch is a wildlife enthusiast’s dream. The entire property is high-fenced, with additional cross-fencing throughout, and numerous electric gates provide ease of access across the ranch. The property previously supported an elite white-tailed deer breeding operation, with approximately $8M invested into the herd. While the breeding program has been halted and the herd released, the custom-built, state-of-the-art facilities remain in place and could be seamlessly reactivated. These improvements are in excellent conditioninsulated, air-conditioned, and fully equipped with water and electricity. An abundance of native game, including deer, hogs, and dove, can be found across the ranch, with numerous 200"+ class white-tailed deer and the occasional 300"+ observed. The exotic game population continues to be a major highlight and value-add, featuring species such as American bison, Greater kudu, Sable, Axis, Aoudad, Blackbuck, Fallow deer, Gemsbok, Nilgai, Oryx, Bongo, Roan antelope, Grant’s gazelle, and Nyala.

Water:

The namesake of this property comes from the 2.5 +/- miles of Colorado River frontage, all of which is accessible from the ranch. The views of the river are remarkable, and have many vantage points throughout the 300+/- feet of elevation change. The clear and cool river waters provide ample recreation enjoyment including tubing, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and relief from the summer heat. Sunsets overlooking the river are memorable to say the least. There is also a 10 +/- acre lake located within the ranch with fantastic fishing. A main water line runs all the way from the river to this lake and the ranch has water rights to pump from the river when needed. In addition, there are smaller water lines that run from the main line to multiple water troughs and stock tanks strategically located throughout the property for the wildlife. 7 working electric and solar powered water wells are located on the ranch.

Additional Structures:

There are multiple other buildings and structures on the property, which are all in excellent condition. They include barns, shops, equipment sheds, a processing facility with walk in cooler, and more. The existing deer breeding facility could be easily converted into an additional living quarters or lodge.

Additional Information:

An experienced ranch manager and staff are currently in place. Minerals are negotiable based on offer. Contact broker for further details.