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.
Courtesy: Triad Property Advisors
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New Price to Sell! Few properties deliver the full Western experience in a compact package quite like the Box B Ranch - private Colorado River frontage, two homes, working infrastructure, and direct access to public lands all wrapped up in 40-deeded acres within easy reach of the Vail Valley. Nearly a quarter mile of river shoreline anchors the property, offering something rare in today's market: genuine live water you can fish, float, and utilize right from your own back door. The river corridor draws consistent wildlife while the adjoining BLM land opens up thousands of acres for riding or recreating without ever hitting a road. The main residence features vaulted ceilings in the living room, three bedrooms, a functional loft, and a full basement ready for storage or future expansion. A second home rounds out the improvements at just under 1,000 square feet -- two bedrooms, one bath, and a back deck with river views that will be tough to leave in the morning. Working and equine amenities are equally well-considered. A riding and roping arena, fenced pasture, a horse shelter with tack room and three runs, a catch pond, and a center pivot irrigating approximately 8.75 acres rounds out this amazing property in Burns, CO. (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.
