321.67 Acres in Cripple Creek, CO - $2,100,000

Colorado Springs area recreational ranch for sale in the shadow of Pikes Peak with end-of-road privacy. Experience Rocky Mountain living and exceptional wildlife viewing on 321 acres of one of the most scenic and private ranches near Cripple Creek, Colorado. Located just 43 miles from Colorado Springs, this ranch offers breathtaking views of Pikes Peak, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and the Continental Divide. The property can be easily divided, making it ideal for a family ranch with individual parcels and homesites.

The private mountain ranch offers numerous building sites for a custom mountain home and features excellent year-round access via a shared private road. One of the most scenic locations on the ranch has been carefully excavated, graveled, and improved as a spectacular homesite with awe-inspiring 360-degree views. Perched on a scenic bluff, the site is surrounded by an aspen-lined meadow and mature forests of Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir. The surrounding area has been selectively pruned and fire-mitigated to enhance mountain views and wildlife habitat. Underground electric service has been installed to the edge of the ranch, ready for a new owner to extend to the building site.

This Teller County ranch has provided some of the finest elk and deer hunting along the Colorado Front Range for a property of this size. It is an outstanding ranch for entertaining outdoor enthusiasts and hunting companions.

Cripple Creek, Colorado

This ranch is one of the most desirable and inspiring properties remaining along Colorado's Front Range. Offering exceptional privacy and seclusion, it also provides some of the best big-game hunting within 50 miles of Colorado Springs. Access is via a private ranch road, with the property situated at the very end of the road. The panoramic views include eye-level vistas of Pikes Peak and Mount Pisgah, along with spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Collegiate Peaks, and the Continental Divide.

Approximately 70% of the land is covered by mature stands of Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and aspen, complemented by lush meadows and oak-covered hillsides and plateaus. Elevations range from 9,500 feet at the high bluff site to 8,400 feet in the secluded valley bottom. The diverse habitat supports thriving wildlife populations, including elk, mule deer, black bear, turkey, grouse, and mountain lions. With more than three miles of shared boundary adjoining conserved lands and open space, the ranch will remain a private retreat for generations.

The property is largely unimproved, aside from the thoughtfully designed and excavated building site. Existing trails on the eastern portion of the ranch have been enhanced to provide access to the central areas and are suitable for horses, side-by-side UTVs, and ATVs. Additional game trails throughout the property could be further improved for equestrian or ATV use. Approximately 8,000 feet of fencing is shared with an adjacent conserved ranch.

Location

Conveniently located approximately 42 miles from Colorado Springs and less than two hours from the southern Denver metro area, the ranch sits in one of the most sought-after locations along Colorado's Front Range. Thousands of acres of BLM and National Forest lands nearby offer abundant recreational opportunities. Eleven Mile Reservoir and Spinney Reservoir, both within 30 minutes, provide some of Colorado's finest fishing. The historic town of Cripple Creek is just six miles away and offers grocery shopping and medical services. World-class skiing in Breckenridge is slightly over an hour away, while Colorado Springs Airport provides convenient access for travelers.

Recreational Opportunities

The ranch supports healthy populations of mule deer and elk year-round, thanks to its diverse mix of cover and forage. Other wildlife includes black bear, mountain lion, turkey, grouse, and occasional Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, ATV riding, and four-wheel driving can be enjoyed on the property and throughout the nearby Pike National Forest and BLM lands. Pike National Forest encompasses more than 1.1 million acres, offering virtually unlimited recreation.

This property represents one of the last remaining opportunities to own a large ranch along Colorado's Front Range. Whether maintained as a premier hunting and recreational retreat, expanded into a multi-cabin destination, or divided into large ranch parcels, it offers significant potential and exceptional quality.

Mineral Rights Available

No water rights are included; however, Colorado law allows owners of parcels larger than 35 acres to drill wells, which could permit multiple wells on the property. All owned mineral rights will convey with the sale.

Agricultural Zoning

The property is currently zoned agricultural and is subject to a grazing lease with a local rancher. The lease may be terminated with written notice. Annual property taxes for 2025 were $913.