OLEO RANCH
OUTSIDE OF LAKE CITY, COLORADO
$2,195,000 - 165.403± Acres
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
Completely surrounded by National Forest land and bordered by wilderness on one side, the Oleo Ranch near Lake City, Colorado is a mountain resort without peers. Fully operational as an offgrid property with a main ranch house, bunkhouse and seven roomy rentable cabins, Oleo Ranch has a fabulous reputation among guests, many of whom return year after year. Located squarely in the heart of some of the best hunting and fishing in Colorado, the Oleo Ranch is well-positioned to maintain its coveted reputation for customer satisfaction for generations to come. Accommodations on the ranch have been designed to maximize the wilderness setting and experience. Eight log cabins are scattered throughout the property, and range from 800 to 1200 square feet, and can accommodate from 4 to 12 guests each. Electricity does not exist on the ranch, but all lighting, heating and refrigeration is propanepowered.
This makes Oleo Ranch a perfect place to literally and figuratively unplug, a feature it uses to the best advantage for those seeking a retreat from the stress of civilization. Recreational opportunities surrounding the ranch are legion. Wildlife photography and fishing on the ranch can occupy full days by themselves, but with National Forest in every direction, the possibilities multiply exponentially. Fabulous public fishing is available just a short drive to the south on the Rio Grande, and to the north, on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. OHV riding is legendary on the Alpine Loop, about 30 minutes away, and secondary trails are available almost on the doorstep of the ranch. Hiking and horseback trails reach from the ranch directly to the neighboring La Garita Wilderness, which offers incredible solitude, mountaineering among many high Thirteeners, and one Fourteener, 14,014-foot San Luis Peak. In addition, the famed Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail wind just south of the ranch. Of course, fall photography when the aspen blaze is second to none, and the complete absence of light pollution makes the ranch one of the finest dark sky locations in the United States for astronomical viewing. In the winter, the ranch is located directly on a groomed snowmobile trail system that spreads over 100 miles on both sides of the Continental Divide.
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AMENITIES
LA GARITA CABIN
LOFT CABIN
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ASPENS CABIN
CEBOLLA CABIN
ALABAMA CABIN
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RAMBOUILLET CABIN
WILLOWS CABIN
HORSE FACILITIES
RANCH HOUSE
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HUNTING/FISHING FISHING/HUNTING
Oleo Ranch is also a natural corridor for enough trophy big game to excite even the most jaded of hunters. With the abundant water on the ranch, the property is a magnet for elk, mule deer and moose. Rare indeed is the day when one or all of these species is not seen on the ranch. Oleo Ranch is located within Unit 66 and very near Unit 76, both of which are limited draw units renowned for trophy elk. A very limited season is available for moose in these units, but the moose population is thriving, and hunting opportunities are certain to increase in coming years.
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LOCATION AIRPORTS - CLIMATE
Oleo Ranch is located 17 miles from the mountain town of Lake City, Colorado and 36 miles from Creede, Colorado. Located off Highway 149 north of Creede between mile marker 56 and 57. The entrance to the ranch is before Slumgullion Pass and Rambouillet Creek. Situated at 10,500 feet about 1 mile off Highway 149.
Airports Airport
Kind of Service
Miles from Ranch
Mineral County Airport
Private
36 Miles
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport Denver International Airport
Domestic Domestic and International
72 Miles 272 Miles
Climate - Lake City, Colorado Jan
Average high in °F: Average low in °F: Av. precipitation in inch: Average high in °F: Average low in °F: Av. precipitation in inch:
35 -1 0.79
Feb Mar Apr May Jun 40 46 55 4 14 22 0.71 1.02 1.06
63 74 31 38 1.1 0.79
Jul
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
77 44 1.93
74 70 61 45 36 43 36 26 13 2 2.28 1.34 1.26 1.06 0.87
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SURROUNDING ATTRIBUTES Silver Thread Scenic Byway South Fork - Creede - Lake City - Gunnison
Alferd Paker Massacre Site Lake City, CO
Silver Thread Scenic Byway spans the entire length of Highway 149, winding through four counties and four towns including South Fork, Creede, Lake City and Gunnison. From beginning to end, it is a historical route with astounding beauty, recreational abundance, and a varied and unique geology. Elk, deer, moose, and bighorn sheep are often seen along the highway. There are several marked stopping points along the Byway and beautiful views with every turn.
In the winter of 1874, Alferd Packer led five under prepared prospectors into the wilderness. Two months later, packer emerged alone, looking suspiciously wellfed. He later confessed to killing one crazed man in self defense and eating the remains of his five companions to survive. He was eventually convicted and imprisoned until 1901. His victims are memorialized at this site.
Alpine Loop - Backcountry Byway Lake City - Silverton - Ouray
Ute Ulay Mine and Mill Lake City, CO
The Ute and Ulay mines were some of the best-known silver and lead producers in Colorado. Between 1874 and 1903, Whether you start from Lake City, Ouray or Silverton, gravel the mines were responsible for $12 million worth of minerals roads lead you into the high alpine meadows and forests. As which today would amount to more than $280 million in your elevation increases, so does your need for a 4-wheel value. Located in Hinsdale County, the mines were largely drive, high clearance vehicle. This byway takes you into responsible for the development of Lake City. The booming the Backcountry of Colorado’s mining past, up above the mining-based economy attracted many people to the area and timberline into the tundra, and over two high elevation passes. the mines continued to produce on and off through the 1980s. Originally built as toll roads for the stages and freighters of the late 1800s, these roads are now your access into Colorado’s frontier history. The Alpine Loop covers 65 miles of roads between the towns of Lake City, Ouray and Silverton. Depending on winter snows, the loop opens in late May to early June and closes in late October. Historic interest includes ghost towns, abandoned mining camps, and cabins that were built from the mid-1870s through the early 1900s. The true star of this show is NATURE in all her glory: waterfalls, rare wildlife, spectacular fields of wildflowers, and geologic features such as jagged volcanic peaks, glacier-carved cirques, and canyons.
American Basin Lake City, CO One of the most photographed places in Colorado. Located about a mile east of the summit of Cinnamon Pass. American Basin is home to a spectacular show of wildflowers each July, though some flowers bloom earlier in the summer.
Fourteeners Lake City, CO Thirteen of Colorado’s 56 fourteeners are in the San Juan Mountains. Five are found near Lake City including the area’s highest peak. The peaks include: Uncompahgre Peak, Wettherhorn Peak, RedCloud Peak, Sunshine Peak, and Handies Peak.
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