000 Road 398 Buena Vista, CO 81211

86 acre Colorado back country recreational property for sale.  11,400 to 12,400 feet elevation completely surrounded by National Forest.  Forest service road access in summer months and snowmobile access in the winter.  Top of the world views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and Twin Lakes.  V...aried terrain from high alpine meadows to dark timber with plenty of level building sites for a cabin or an RV.  Historic mining trail connects the upper terrain to the valley floor below where there is an old miner's cabin and evidence of historical gold rush activity.  This trail is the only decent access to the upper end of Boswell Gulch providing basically private access to the entire basin and provides access for elk, deer, bear, and other wildlife to traverse the mountain.  This property has better access than many of the high elevation properties in the area while offering privacy and adventure as the only decent access point to the entire basin below.  For the hunters; this is a draw unit (GMU 48) with exceptional hunting opportunities for elk and deer.  Bear, mountain lion, Rocky Mountain Goat, and moose have been seen on the property was well. There is good fishing in the ponds throughout the basin and limitless exploring of mostly untouched terrain. Total of 10 patented mining claims including all surface rights, 100% mineral right ownership on 5 of the claims, 50% ownership of the mineral rights on the other 5 claims.  You can build on the property per Chaffee County Land Use Code.  You have the right to drill a well (with permit).  Property is off-grid.  Approximately 9.7 miles from Highway 24 to the property. Road to the property is in good shape.  4wd vehicle is recommended but this is not an extreme 4x4 road. 95% of the road is traversable in a 2wd vehicle.  There are a few spots where higher clearance and 4wd may be necessary. Chaffee County GIS maps are inaccurate for the properties in this specific area.  Follow virtual tour link for info and maps. Continue reading