Government Springs Ranch

Government Springs Ranch

2,940± Acres in Ouray, Colorado

PRESENTED BY EAGLE LAND BROKERAGE

The Government Springs area’s undeniable beauty and unreplaceable qualities have captivated Western Slope residents for generations. Following the 1879 Ute Indian uprising, Colonel Mackenzie, alongside six companies of soldiers, marched into the Uncompagre Valley to enforce an agreed-upon peace. Temporary encampments became permanent and The Cantonment of the Uncompagre, later Fort Crawford, was formed. Indelibly, the natural springs, breathtaking views, and towering pines south and west of the fort captured the affection of the garrison. A frequent watering ground for federal livestock, the springs and the surrounding area became known as Government Springs.

One hundred and forty three years later, The Government Springs Ranch still captures the imagination— ponderosa pines, quaking aspen, and spruce trees cast long shadows over 60-70 percent of the ranch. Herds of elk, deer, turkey, bear, and mountain lion roam the understory while the snowcapped peaks of the San Juan mountains tower above the horizon. The ranch is a superb hunting property with six miles of national forest frontage, an abundance of trophy-quality game, and readily available tags.

Unlike almost any other hunting/cattle ranch, Government Springs has year-round, paved road access, borders a Greg Norman Golf Course, has full buried utilities, and is within minutes of a regional airport. Fly into Montrose, have dinner at Elk Mountain Resort (the neighbor to the north), hunt elk in the morning, and maintain a three-o’clock tee time. This is a legacy ranch in a rapidly growing community. As an investment or a getaway, the Government Springs Ranch is one of the finest Colorado has to offer. °

$15,950,000

Ouray County, Colorado

Property ID: 17161465

$15,950,000

Joseph Burns, Broker

970-209-4400

Office@EagleLand.com

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