Description
With 1,606 deeded acres, this very scenic, pristine, and private Gunnison River ranch offers a rare opportunity for ownership of a gorgeous riverfront ranch that adjoins the beautiful Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area comprised of 210,172 acres of public lands and includes the 66,280 acre Dominguez Canyon Wilderness. Known for its breathtaking scenery, Dominguez- Escalante NCA is a fine example of the spectacular canyon country of the Uncompaghre Plateau. Senior water rights are included for irrigating 350 acres, which historically has been used for raising alfalfa and grass hay, along with silage corn and pasture for the current livestock operation. This river corridor is well-known for its fruit-growing capabilities due to the mild climate and high number of frost-free days " hence the perfect corridor for growing peaches, pears, cherries, apples, apricots, and more. This 1,606 acres is part of a much larger livestock ranch, and additional acreage is available for purchase. BLM and NF grazing allotments are included (optional), four ranch houses, electric and phone, and livestock improvements. The ranch is located in GMU 62 with excellent hunting opportunities for elk, deer, desert bighorn sheep, bear, lion, turkey, waterfowl, chukar, and more. Enjoy the 8 miles of the Gunnison River with fishing, boating, kayaking, rafting, and camping. This ranch offers an ideal location, farming and production, mild climate, beautiful mesa benches, red rock canyons and sandstone bluffs, and serves as a recreational haven and wildlife paradise.Other purchase options available.
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3BEDS
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1606ACRES
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2BATHS
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01/2 BATHS
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969SQFT
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$10,320$/SQFT
School Information
Description
With 1,606 deeded acres, this very scenic, pristine, and private Gunnison River ranch offers a rare opportunity for ownership of a gorgeous riverfront ranch that adjoins the beautiful Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area comprised of 210,172 acres of public lands and includes the 66,280 acre Dominguez Canyon Wilderness. Known for its breathtaking scenery, Dominguez- Escalante NCA is a fine example of the spectacular canyon country of the Uncompaghre Plateau. Senior water rights are included for irrigating 350 acres, which historically has been used for raising alfalfa and grass hay, along with silage corn and pasture for the current livestock operation. This river corridor is well-known for its fruit-growing capabilities due to the mild climate and high number of frost-free days " hence the perfect corridor for growing peaches, pears, cherries, apples, apricots, and more. This 1,606 acres is part of a much larger livestock ranch, and additional acreage is available for purchase. BLM and NF grazing allotments are included (optional), four ranch houses, electric and phone, and livestock improvements. The ranch is located in GMU 62 with excellent hunting opportunities for elk, deer, desert bighorn sheep, bear, lion, turkey, waterfowl, chukar, and more. Enjoy the 8 miles of the Gunnison River with fishing, boating, kayaking, rafting, and camping. This ranch offers an ideal location, farming and production, mild climate, beautiful mesa benches, red rock canyons and sandstone bluffs, and serves as a recreational haven and wildlife paradise.Other purchase options available.