Buck Basin Ranch Collbran, Colorado
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$2,145,000 - 548.43± Acres Presented By
Dan Murphy, Broker 970-209-1514 ∙ dan@M4ranchgroup.com
Michael Murphy, Broker Associate 719-849-1441 ∙ michael@M4ranchgroup.com
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THE RANCH Buck Basin Ranch lies in the Salt Creek basin, nestled in and facing the north rim of the Grand Mesa National Forest just southwest of the mountain town of Collbran, Colorado. The ranch boasts 548.43 deeded acres, exceptional water rights, excellent public land access, and over 2 miles of Salt Creek. As a working ranch, Buck Basin Ranch hosts very good water rights with an exceptional water distribution system, greatly enhancing the 5 irrigated pastures for both livestock and wildlife. As a sporting ranch, Buck Basin Ranch is well named. Nestled under Red Mountain and Sugar Loaf Peaks, it is backed and fronted by over 5,500 acres of hard to reach public BLM lands, and has the trifecta for wildlife, hosting protected bedding grounds, high-quality food sources, and highly available water. The Buck Basin Ranch located in Big Game Unit 421 and is home to some of Colorado’s true quality big game.
Collbran, Colorado is home to the American Service Women’s Memorial, dedicated to recognizing the role of women in America’s war efforts. Collbran is also home to Vega State Park and Vega Lake. This small mountain town is blessed with annual highs in the region averaging a comfortable 62.2 degrees and sees average lows of 32.8 degrees. Close to the ranch is the city of Grand Junction, Colorado where you can get your big city fix, or adventure to world-famous views, with the vistas and canyons of the Colorado National Moment, and Powderhorn Ski Area. Buck Basin Ranch located in the heart of the best recreational opportunities of the western United States. Pick any direction! North hosts the vast ranges of public lands of Wyoming and Sierra Madre Mountain range. To the east, you have the Hot Springs of Glenwood Springs, Vail Valley, and the history and glamour of Aspen, Colorado. To the west, you will find the western deserts, Lake Powel, the Green River, and Canyon Lands, and to the south, the endless recreation high mountain lakes, unlimited trails, and some of the west's best hunting.
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Water Resources
Salt Creek
• Priority 1 (1.52 c.f.s.) • Domestice Use (.5 c.f.s.) • Supplemental Rights (.36 c.f.s.)
Water Stock and Shares
• 300 Shares of Kiggins and Salibury out of Leon Creek (3.0 c.f.s.) • 126 Class A Shares of Kiggins-Salisbury Dtich Company • 2 Shares Capitol Stock in Big Creek Reservoir Company (11.7-acre per share)
113.2± Irrigated Acres
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.114± Acre Pond
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Improvements
Main House
• 2,911± Square Feet • 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
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Improvements Guest Home
• 1,280 Square Feet • 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
• Barn • Corrals • Irrigation
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Location
The ranch is located approximately 12± miles from the town of Collbran, a statutory town in Mesa County, Colorado. Collbran is located east of Grand Junction along Plateau Creek, at the upper (eastern) end of the small cattle ranching valley around the creek known as the Plateau Valley. The largest community in the valley, it serves a civic and economic center for the surrounding area, which is dependent not only ranching, but on pass-through tourism during the summer and autumn months.
Airports Airport
Kind of Service
Miles from Collbran, CO
Grand Junction Regial Airport Montrose Regional Airport Denver International Airport
Domestic Domestic Domestic/ International
40 Miles 93 Miles 271 Miles
Climate: Collbran, CO
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Average high in °F: 38 43 53 60 70 81 Average low in °F: 11 17 26 31 40 48 Av. precipitation in inch: 0.94 0.94 1.43 1.72 1.62 0.80 Jul Aug Sep Average high in °F: 87 85 77 Average low in °F: 55 53 44 Av. precipitation in inch: 1.12 1.40 1.53
Oct Nov Dec 65 49 38 33 22 13 1.54 1.33 1.23
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Wildlife
Buck Basin Ranch is backed and fronted by over 5,500 acres of hard to reach public BLM lands, and has the trifecta for wildlife, hosting protected bedding grounds, high-quality food sources, and highly available water. Buck Basin Ranch located in Big Game Unit 421 and is home to some of Colorado’s true quality big game.
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Surrounding Attributes Vega State Park Mesa County, CO A 1,823-acre Colorado state park in Mesa County, Colorado. Vega Reservoir is a fishing destination and is located at an elevation of 7,696 feet. Yearround recreational activities at Vega State Park include boating, hiking, snowmobiling and camping. The park was established in 1967 in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation which was responsible for the construction of Vega Dam and Vega Reservoir.
Powderhorn Mountain Resort Mesa, CO Residing on the side of the largest flat-topped mountain in the world, Grand Mesa. This ski area towers 4,000 feet above the valley floor and is known for it’s scenic western views and remarkable tree skiing. Powderhorn’s 1600 skiable acres get covered with over 250 inches of light, dry snow each year. On top of that, Powderhorn has a diverse mix of skiable terrain, assuring fun for all levels of skiers/riders. You will find easy groomers, steeps, bumps, trees, terrain parks, and more at Powderhorn. The slopes are never crowded at Powderhorn.
Wineries Grand Junction & Palisade, CO Shaded by the majestic beauty of the red rock cliffs and mesas that surround Grand Junction and Palisade, the Grand Valley is home to 27 wineries and vineyards that serve up some of Colorado’s best wines. You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy a summer afternoon wine tasting, winery tour or the annual Colorado Mountain Winefest, which is held every September.
Colorado National Monument Mesa County, CO Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. But this treasure is much more than a monument. Towering monoliths exist within a vast plateau and canyon panorama. You can experience sheerwalled, red rock canyons along the twists and turns of Rim Rock Drive, where you may spy bighorn sheep and soaring eagles. The monument’s feature attraction is Monument Canyon, which runs the width of the park and includes rock formations such as Independence Monument, the Kissing Couple, and Coke Ovens.
Colorado River State Park Mesa County, CO There are five unique and exciting sections of the James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park. • Island Acres – surrounded by steep canyons cut by the Colorado River, which runs through the park. • Corn Lake – Day-use area offering fishing and boat ramp to Colorado River. • Colorado River Wildlife Area – Day-use area aimed at protecting wildlife habitat. • Connected Lakes – Day-use section offering fishing and boat ramp to Colorado River. • Fruita – The western most part of the Park located 0.5 mile south of exit 19 from I-70 in the city of Fruita; larger park with Visitor Center, lake and Colorado River access.
M4R A NCHGROUP.com (970) 944–4444 | INFO@M4R ANCHGROUP.COM | 201 GUNNISON AVENUE, LAKE CITY, COLOR ADO 81235
M4R A NCHGROUP.com (970) 944–4444 | INFO@M4R ANCHGROUP.COM | 201 GUNNISON AVENUE, LAKE CITY, COLOR ADO 81235