The Gates Ranch is a rare 744±-acre legacy hunting and cattle ranch set on a high mesa above the Colorado River, offered for the first time after five generations of family ownership. Located about an hour from Vail and 1.5 hours from Steamboat Springs, the ranch combines trophy-level recreation, productive hay ground, senior water rights, and authentic Western character. Approximately 340 acres are irrigated and historically produce around 250 tons of hay annually, supporting a year-round cattle operation of roughly 100 head. Improvements include a modest main log home of 1,158 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, and additionally a charming and historic 3,039 sq ft log bunkhouse with 6 bedrooms and 2 baths that sleeps up to 12, plus multiple outbuildings, corrals, and two newer metal shops. Everything is functional and built for real ranch use. Water resources are exceptional, highlighted by a senior 15 CFS decree off Derby Creek delivered through the Rogers and South Derby ditches, several adjudicated springs, and a high-producing domestic well serving both homes. A spring-fed 3-acre trout lake sits on the north side of the property and is deep enough to overwinter fish, offering excellent brown and rainbow trout fishing. Derby Canyon borders the ranch to the north with rimrock walls, lush habitat, and a free-flowing trout stream, creating prime conditions for elk, mule deer, black bear, and Merriam’s turkey hunting in GMU 25. The ranch typically receives 2–3 mule deer landowner tags annually and has a long history of successful outfitting for elk, with over-the-counter opportunities for second and third rifle seasons and easy draws for archery, muzzleloader, and first and fourth rifle seasons. National Forest and the Flattops Wilderness Area are only about a mile up the road, offering high-alpine adventure with horseback riding, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and backcountry exploration. With its combination of irrigated meadows, canyon terrain, senior water rights, historic improvements, and exceptional recreational attributes between two world-class mountain towns, the Gates Ranch stands as one of the most compelling ranch offerings in the central Colorado Rockies.
The Gates Ranch is a rare 744±-acre legacy hunting and cattle ranch set on a high mesa above the Colorado River, offered for the first time after five generations of family ownership. Located about an hour from Vail and 1.5 hours from Steamboat Springs, the ranch combines trophy-level recreation, productive hay ground, senior water rights, and authentic Western character. Approximately 340 acres are irrigated and historically produce around 250 tons of hay annually, supporting a year-round cattle operation of roughly 100 head. Improvements include a modest main log home of 1,158 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, and additionally a charming and historic 3,039 sq ft log bunkhouse with 6 bedrooms and 2 baths that sleeps up to 12, plus multiple outbuildings, corrals, and two newer metal shops. Everything is functional and built for real ranch use. Water resources are exceptional, highlighted by a senior 15 CFS decree off Derby Creek delivered through the Rogers and South Derby ditches, several adjudicated springs, and a high-producing domestic well serving both homes. A spring-fed 3-acre trout lake sits on the north side of the property and is deep enough to overwinter fish, offering excellent brown and rainbow trout fishing. Derby Canyon borders the ranch to the north with rimrock walls, lush habitat, and a free-flowing trout stream, creating prime conditions for elk, mule deer, black bear, and Merriamâ??s turkey hunting in GMU 25. The ranch typically receives 2â??3 mule deer landowner tags annually and has a long history of successful outfitting for elk, with over-the-counter opportunities for second and third rifle seasons and easy draws for archery, muzzleloader, and first and fourth rifle seasons. National Forest and the Flattops Wilderness Area are only about a mile up the road, offering high-alpine adventure with horseback riding, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and backcountry exploration. With its combination of irrigated meadows, canyon terrain, senior water rights, historic improvements, and exceptional recreational attributes between two world-class mountain towns, the Gates Ranch stands as one of the most compelling ranch offerings in the central Colorado Rockies.
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Box B Ranch is situated on the Colorado River offering private live water access, exceptional views, and close proximity to endless adventure. The near ¼ mile of private river shoreline provides amazing wildlife habitat, fishing right out the back door, a launching pad for your paddle boards or rafts, and opportunity to obtain irrigation water. The 40-acres of deeded land is also adjacent to thousands of acres of BLM where you can literally head right out the gate on your ATV or horseback. The property includes two homes providing flexibility and opportunity. The primary home has vaulted ceilings in the living room, 3 comfortable bedrooms, very usable loft space, and a full basement for storage or easy expansion. The second home lives in just under 1,000 square feet and provides two bed rooms, one bath room, and an amazing back deck overlooking the river. The ranch is finished off with a riding/roping arena, fenced pasture, horse shelter with tack room and 3 runs, a catch pond, and a center pivot covering ~8.75 acres. (If interested, inquire about the 70 head USFS grazing permit!)
Burns is located in Colorado. Burns, Colorado has a population of 73. Burns is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 0% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 38.43%.
The median household income in Burns, Colorado is $82,656. The median household income for the surrounding county is $91,338 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Burns is 66.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 82.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 6.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 16.7 inches per year, with 84.6 inches of snow per year.
