Steamboat Springs

Located in one of Colorado's most scenic areas, Vista Verde Ranch is a short drive from the mega-powder skiing, boutique shopping and fine dining of Steamboat Springs.  The ranch has long been a part of the Steamboat and Clark communities. The ranch provides jobs, hosts several local fundraisers and holds numerous community events throughout the year.   

With over one and a half miles of both sides of a meandering river, Meyers Yampa River Ranch is an impressive recreation property located just west of Steamboat Springs. Punctuated by the long stretch of private water, the ranch consists mostly of open grassy meadows typical of river valleys and is flanked by oak, sage and aspen covered hillsides. A custom 5,600 sq. ft. log home sits at the river’s edge; long views up and down the river corridor are visible from nearly every room in the house. With approximately 250 acres configured along a significant stretch of notable live water, the Meyers Yampa River Ranch is a place to perfect angling skills in a wild and scenic area of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain west.

Located northwest of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and a short drive from the regional airport in Hayden, LJ Ranch is 1520 acres of high mountain land. With numerous ridges and valleys, the ranch is among the best hunting properties in the area. The acreage consists primarily of aspen and fern forests with a good mix of pine forests and small pockets of open meadows. Numerous ponds attract wildlife; they are spaced around the ranch and keep the herds well-dispersed. The owners have a history of successful hunts and have carefully managed it to maximize the potential. Not only is the ranch well suited for prime big-game hunting, it is located in one of the most scenic areas of Northwest Colorado.

Dunckley Flattops Ranch is a 1,268+/- acre working cattle and hunting ranch located 35 miles southwest of Steamboat Springs. The ranch consists of two sets of working facilities; new improvements include perimeter and cross fencing, several large ag buildings and pipe corrals with good water distribution. The Dunckley Flattops Ranch is a year-round cattle and hunting ranch with the right proportion of hay production, water and grazing preferred in a quality ranch.

Deep Creek Ranch is 800+/- acres west of the sought-after Elk River Valley north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The ranch is diverse with open grass land and irrigated meadows along with numerous adjudicated ponds and springs. Ideally suited for livestock, the ranch has functional improvements and good working facilities. Improvements consist of a 2,400 s.f. farmhouse, a 3/2 modular and two smaller self-contained cabins. It is a well-rounded property with a good balance of grazing and hay production that supports a year-round cattle operation. The ranch has been well managed for livestock and wildlife over the last several decades. The ranch is only 12 miles from Steamboat and is accessed via year-round, county maintained (and lightly traveled) roads. There are several great building sites with easy access, utilities, and great views to the Steamboat Ski Area.

Spring Creek Farm is 55 totally private acres bordering the City of Steamboat Springs. This prime location provides a front row seat to the variety of wildlife that frequent the backyard pond and it’s just a few blocks from downtown. One of the most unique locations in Steamboat, Spring Creek Farm provides a vantage point unlike any other in the area; it strikes a perfect balance of downtown convenience, access to public land, privacy and unbeatable views!

This close-in country home has sweeping views of the Elk River winding its way along the foot of Sleeping Giant with the Flattops Range in the distance. Loaded with wildlife, the 175-acre property has ATV and game trails. Access is off of the paved county road via a gravel drive that gently climbs to the edge of a meadow. Improvements consist of a 3,360 sf home with plenty of windows, a new roof, high speed internet, and recent updates. The horse barn has 6 stalls and a tack room and water is piped to the pastures. A 40×60 building provides ample room for hay and equipment or winter-season riding. The 3,750 sf shop has heated concrete floors, hot/cold water, 1/2 bath, upper-platform storage, 220 electricity and three 14-ft doors. The property is quiet and private, is only 9 miles north of Steamboat Springs, and is close to National Forest. It can be subdivided and is bordered on two sides by conserved ranches. More acreage can be available and the seller is a licensed Colorado agent.

Middle Elk River Ranch has 40 acres with 1/4 mile of both sides of the Elk River located just 7 paved miles north of Steamboat Springs, CO. Straddling the sought-after Elk River and just off of Routt County Road 129, this property is easy to access from town. The acreage north of the river (approximately 13) is completely covered in cottonwoods and pines, providing a private and quiet setting along the banks of the river. The south bank of the river is flanked by a steep hillside loaded with game trails that wind through the thick pine forest. The remaining acreage on the south side of the Elk River is a level to rolling aspen covered bench that attracts elk, deer, bear and an occasional moose. The property is within a 1/2 mile of the Routt National Forest and an additional 2 miles of public fishing on the Elk River. The ranch has no covenants, is close to a notable resort town and public land, has live water and great privacy. This property checks many of the boxes for quality, recreational acreage.