2,080 Acres in Placerville, CO - $8,200,000

Telluride Mesa Ranch encompasses approximately 2,080 deeded acres on Beaver Mesa, just 45 minutes from Telluride Mountain Village. With panoramic views of the San Juan Mountains—including Little Cone and the Telluride ski area—this property offers an exceptional blend of recreational appeal, productive grazing ground, and long-term investment value. Located in GMU 70, the ranch supports high-quality big game hunting with over-the-counter elk tags for residents and landowner mule deer vouchers. The property has a history of producing trophy bulls in the 300–350 range, and large migratory herds of elk numbering in the hundreds are regularly seen on the land. Six registered ponds and senior water rights from the J&M Hughes Ditch provide seasonal irrigation and enhance wildlife habitat. The ranch has historically supported 300 pairs for four months annually and includes functional infrastructure such as pipe corrals, working pens, and an internal road system. A 1,408-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath cabin with spring-fed water serves as a basecamp or residence. The property is protected by a Cattlemen’s Association conservation easement, with three approved building envelopes offering development flexibility for residences or guest lodges. Additionally, 40 acres lie entirely outside the easement, providing further options. With year-round access and proximity to skiing, dining, and air service in Telluride—just 3 miles away—Telluride Mesa Ranch offers a rare combination of privacy, scale, and convenience in one of Colorado’s most iconic landscapes.

The eastern 700 acres of Telluride Mesa Ranch—including approximately 40 acres not subject to the existing conservation easement—are being offered separately at a listing price of $3,500,000.