$3,300,000
3312 306 County RdParachute, CO 81635
Land and lots · MLS 11742200 · Listed 172 days ago (May 11, 2026)
22 mi straight line to Powderhorn Mountain Resort (alpine resort) · Ski access details
For sale: On the market and available to show.
About this land
A Livestock Ranch with Live Water and Recreation Buck Mesa Ranch has been operated historically as a cattle ranch, and the infrastructure reflects it. Approximately 215 acres of irrigated hay meadows mostly under sprinkler, and supported by water rights from Wallace Creek. Mountain Views in Every Direction Ranch elevations range from 5,700 to 6,600 feet, climbing from creek bottoms through rolling irrigated pastures into cedar, piñon, and oak. The topography offers level, sloped, and rolling ground - opening up multiple potential building sites with nearby power and commanding views toward: >The White River National Forest to the south >The Bookcliffs to the north >Wallace Creek and its cottonwood corridor >Open valley floor and surrounding mountain ranges The mix of irrigated meadow, mountain timber, and creek bottom creates the kind of visual variety that simply doesn't exist on most Western ranches at this price point. Trophy-Class Big Game in GMU 42 Buck Mesa Ranch sits within Game Management Unit 42, one of the more accessible big game units on the Western Slope. The unit qualifies for over-the-counter elk tags during 2nd and 3rd Rifle seasons and is eligible for landowner deer vouchers annually - a meaningful advantage for owners who want a reliable hunt without burning preference points. The current owners have harvested a handful of 200\" plus class bucks with several in the 190\" range. Elk lives on the ranch all year long and the bull quality trends around the 300\" range. Hunting opportunity on the property includes: >Elk - Heavy migration onto the ranch and through this corridor as October and November progress, with strong public-land overflow from adjoining BLM and White River National Forest >Mule deer - Resident and migratory populations, with annual landowner voucher eligibility >Black bear - Healthy populations across the surrounding piñon-juniper and oak country >Turkey - Phenomenal spring hunting along the creek bottoms and timbered draws For Buyers Who Value Optionality The true strength of Buck Mesa Ranch lies in its flexibility. A buyer can choose to: Continue operating it as a producing cattle and hay ranch Run it as a private family hunting and recreation property Build a primary or seasonal residence on one of multiple potential homesites Combine working agriculture with recreational and lifestyle use This kind of diverse, multi-use Western Slope ranch - with live water, irrigation, and OTC hunting - is increasingly rare in the Colorado market. A Long-Term Western Slope Asset Buck Mesa Ranch represents the increasingly scarce combination of working agriculture, live water, public-land access, and trophy hunting in a single, contiguous Colorado offering. Whether held as a legacy property, a working cattle operation, or a private recreation retreat, the ranch is positioned to deliver lasting value across every dimension that matters to a serious land buyer.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Ski access and nearby skiing
Why this listing is on Where2Ski: Measured distance to a ski area. It sits within 25 straight-line miles of an operating ski area's mapped entrance or base.
| Ski area | Type | Straight-line distance | Measured to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powderhorn Mountain ResortCO · homes near it | Alpine resort | 22 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| Sunlight Mountain ResortCO · homes near it | Alpine resort | 39 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| Spring Gulch Nordic TrailsCO · homes near it | Nordic center | 42 mi | Spring Gulch Nordic ParkingVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 9:13 PM UTC. Winter drives can take longer.
Ski access claims
The listing doesn't describe ski-in, ski-out, a short walk or a shuttle. The agent can tell you how owners get to the slopes.
Ski access is as described by the listing brokerage. Confirm trail access, easements and any pass or membership with Reese Lovell of Reese Lovell.
How listings qualify · Report a wrong distance or ski-access claim
Facts
- List price
- $3,300,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 550 acres
- County
- Garfield County
- MLS number
- 11742200
Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.
Land details
- Fencing
- Fenced
Features
Lot
- Sprinklers In Front
Location
Pin placed from the listing's coordinates, which can be approximate. See more listings in Parachute.
Price and status history
Changes seen in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. Sold prices are not published.
Estimate a monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment
$20,399 per month
An estimate for comparison only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, PMI and fees depend on your lender, credit, location and loan program.
Questions to ask before you buy
Good questions for any home near the slopes.
- How is the property reached in winter, and who plows the road and driveway?A short straight-line distance can still mean a long or seasonal drive. Private roads, gates and mountain passes all shape winter access.
- Is there documented ski access from the property (trail, easement, lift), and does it transfer to a buyer?Rights to cross neighboring land or use a lift come from recorded easements and agreements, so a ski-in or ski-out description is where the question starts.
- Are there association, resort or club fees, and what do they cover?Some ski-area communities charge fees that cover only certain amenities, so ask what lift tickets, passes and services are included.
- Are there rules on renting the home short-term or long-term?Local ordinances, association covenants and deed restrictions all set rental rules, and they differ from place to place.
- What do heating, snow removal, winterization and utilities cost over a season?Ownership costs in snow country often run higher than the mortgage estimate suggests.
- For land: is there legal year-round access, and what utilities, septic and building rules apply?Seasonal roads and steep lots can limit what can be built and when it can be reached.
Printable due-diligence checklist · Ski home ownership budget
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of Reese Lovell. Listing agent: Reese Lovell. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing updated Jul 29, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.