Forest Park Ranch

The Ranch

Pagosa Springs, Colorado, located in Archuleta County is steeped in western history, starting with its name Pagosa (a Ute word meaning “healing or boiling water”). In the 1970’s Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County became a haven for land developers. The county offered what hungry land seekers wanted, panoramas of mountains, forest, streams, and large open acreage. Forest Park Ranch encompasses 2,215± deeded acres of exceptional well-maintained land. The ranch has 600± acres under habitat enhancement with exceptional restoration work, totaling over 30 years of aggressive efforts. An estimated 10,000 stumps have been removed from turn of the century clear cuts. Washout and erosion points have been mitigated on a huge portion of the ranch. These efforts have paid off creating a national park like setting, attracting an abundance of different wildlife making the ranch their home. Hundreds of resident elk, mule deer, and turkey can be found throughout the ranch. Also, some black bear, mountain lion, and eagles. The ranch’s topography is made up of varying elevations from 6,800 ft. to almost 8,000 ft. This sprawling ranch gives you an accumulation of meadows, forest, ponds, and springs.

There is 11.5 cfs of senior seasonal water rights, 9± miles of crowned and enhanced main roads, and 31± miles of secondary roads. Picnic tables and fire pits have been strategically placed throughout the ranch to enjoy picnics and barbeques, while capturing stunning mountain sunsets and sunrise views.

Ten different mountain peaks can be seen from within the ranch borders with elevations ranging from 11,289 to 12,769 feet, which is spectacular. The ranch borders 6,200± acres of USFS lands, is in GMU 771, has no conservation easement, is fenced on three sides, and is under Ag status with the forestry program: all attributes of an outstanding Colorado ranch property.

Improvements on Forest Park Ranch include a unique luxury 10,308± square foot main home. The home offers 6 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, an apartment with its own entrance, several living areas, office, theater room and a large second floor balcony. The home is serviced by underground utilities, including 6-inch waterline, which is a rarity on a mountain property. With too many upgrades on this home to list, a home tour is a must. The ranch offers two additional homes, and a large workshop.

The Forest Park Ranch with its meticulous kept acreage, 600± acres under habitat enhancement with exceptional restoration work, roads throughout the ranch, erosion mitigation, and no conservation easement creates a ranch offering rarely seen in the ranching world.

GREAT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

Forest Park Ranch is a short 15 minutes from Pagosa Springs. Pagosa Springs offers shopping, restaurants, an airport, hospital, and its famous hot springs. Wolf Creek Ski Area is located 31± miles from Pagosa Springs, offering some of the largest snow totals in the state. South of the ranch is the New Mexico border and Navajo State Park, providing a lake experience for great fishing and water sports. The whole area is filled with outdoor activities to enjoy.

Surrounding Attibutes

Wolf Creek Ski Area Pagosa Springs, CO

Located in the San Juan and Rio Grande national forest between Pagosa Springs and South Fork, Colorado, Wolf Creek Ski Area is known to have “The Most Snow in Colorado”. Spanning across a high alpine ridge, Wolf Creek receives an annual snowfall of 430 inches of natural powder and is known for its incredible hiketo terrain. Bonanza Bowl, Exhibition Bowl and the North Woods are accessible daily offering moderately steep through steep and rocky glade terrain. Prospector Ridge, the Glory Hole, Boundary Bowl, Montezuma Bowl, the Peak Chutes, Alberta Peak, Step Bowl, Knife Ridge, and Horseshoe Bowl offer advanced intermediate and expert only terrain with limited gated access. 20% of Wolf Creeks’ slopes are beginner, 35% intermediate, 25% advanced and 20% expert.

The Springs Resort & Spa Pagosa Springs, CO

The “Great Pagosa Spring” which feeds mineral water to our 23 soaking pools, is the Guinness World Record title holder of The World’s Deepest Geothermal Hot Spring. Measured on August 20, 2011. The Mother Spring measured at an astounding 1,002 feet deep! However, no one really knows just how deep the hot spring is. Every time the spring has been measured, the plumb line ran out before reaching the bottom.

Pagosa Springs Golf Club

Pagosa Springs, CO

Pagosa Springs Golf Club is a fascinating 27 hole public resort located in beautiful Pagosa Springs. The club is nestled in and surrounded by The San Juan Mountains allowing for astonishing views no matter where you are on the course. Do not get too lost in the views because each nine is unique and can challenge even the most avid golfers.

Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad Chama, NM

Let a coal-fired steam engine take you to another century and beyond. Into an unspoiled West of simplicity, natural beauty, and authenticity. Climb aboard our national historic landmark in Antonito, Colorado or Chama, New Mexico and spend the day on America’s best scenic railroad.

Get ready for a journey you’ll never forget. From the San Juan Mountains to the Conejos Valley, the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad takes you along 64 scenic miles. You’ll zig zag along the Colorado and New Mexico border through steep mountain canyons, the high desert, and lush meadows. You’ll become a part of the pristine landscape and this engineering feat that has triumphed since 1880.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico’s capital, sits in the Sangre de Cristo foothills. It’s renowned for its Pueblo-style architecture and as a creative arts hotbed. Founded as a Spanish colony in 1610, it has at its heart the traditional Plaza. The surrounding historic district’s crooked streets wind past adobe landmarks including the Palace of the Governors, now home to the New Mexico History Museum.

Navajo State Park Arboles, CO

Touted as Colorado’s answer to Lake Powell, this reservoir on the San Juan River begins in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains and extends 20 miles into New Mexico. Navajo State Park is a major recreational facility in southwest Colorado, drawing more than 300,000 visitors every year. The 2,100-acre park offers boating, fishing, trails, wildlife viewing, 138 camp sites, and three cabins.

“A Place Like No Other”