Colorado Mountain Land 41 Acres With Well Near National Forest

41 ACRES WITH WELL: PARK COUNTY, COLORADO

Nestled in the shadow of Pikes Peak, less than 1 hour from Colorado Springs, lies this spectacular 41-acre parcel of land. Located a short 18 miles from the popular mountain town of Woodland Park, this scenic property features a drilled well and a gravel driveway to a majestic build site. This building site has spectacular views of Pikes Peak and overlooks thousands of acres of Pike National Forest. Electric is already on the land and ready to extend to your build site. The well is 600′ in depth and produces .5 gallons per minute. The land is located in eastern Park County just over the Teller County line.

RECREATIONAL LAND DESCRIPTION

This 41-acre parcel is one of the most desirable and usable parcels you will encounter. This 41-acre mini ranch offers great privacy and seclusion, while providing some excellent big game hunting on the land, and in the nearby Pike National Forest. The deer population on this ranch parcel is incredible for a parcel of this size. It is not unusual to see numerous mule deer on a daily basis, especially during hunting season in the fall.  

This land is approximately 70% tree covered with large stands of mature Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir. The balance of the land is comprised of lush mountain meadows containing scattered aspen trees. These scenic meadows provide an excellent source of native grass for wildlife and livestock. The land also has numerous trails for hiking, horseback riding, and riding your ATVs. Elevations range from 8160′ at the high bluffs and elevated building sites, down to an elevation of 8040′ in the meadows on the north end of the parcel. The land is gently sloping with impressive rock formations throughout the parcel. 

The views from this ranch parcel are some of the most encompassing views in the entire area. You have an eye level view of Pikes Peak to the east and all of the hills and mountains in Pike National Forest in all other directions. 

LOCATION: 1 HOUR COLORADO SPRINGS

These 41 acres are situated in eastern Park County just 1 hour from Colorado Springs, 22 minutes from Woodland Park and just 20 miles from downtown Cripple Creek. The area is home to Pike National Forest which has over 1.1 million acres of land for your outdoor enjoyment. This region of Southern Colorado boasts an average of 250 sunny days per year, and the July high is around 72 degrees.

Cripple Creek offers historical celebrations such as the Donkey Derby Days and an array of festivals throughout the year including the annual ice carving festival and the salute to American Veterans Motorcycle Rally. This cozy mountain town has done an excellent job in incorporating casinos and gaming with its historic gold mining origins. It is still an old west town complete with casinos, saloons, slots, poker and blackjack! Great for adults and kids too, as they offer rodeo events, soapbox races, theater and outdoor recreation for all ages.

Colorado Springs, located 45 miles east of the ranch, is the state’s second largest city with over 450,000 residents. It is a city of spectacular beauty and dozens of family attractions, natural landmarks and museums. The Colorado Springs airport is less than 1.5 hours away and is serviced by 6 major airlines.

Woodland Park, Teller County’s most populated incorporated city of about 8,000 residents, is about 22 minutes away. Many fine restaurants and ample shops, hardware stores, and cultural center are located here for a great family experience. It offers a new state of the art hospital as well.

This Lake George parcel presents a great opportunity to invest in your Colorado outdoor lifestyle. There is a wide range of opportunities on the ranch for everyone to pursue their favorite recreational activities or hobbies. These range from horseback riding, rock climbing. hiking, riding ATV’s and motorcycles, gardening, hunting, wildlife watching, or just relaxing and enjoying the majestic scenery. Your options for family fun, activities and adventure are almost as endless as your imagination.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Fishing:   

The region offers world class fishing as well. Spinney Reservoir, Eleven Mile Reservoir, and Elevon Mile Canyon are within minutes of the 41 acres and are among the more popular areas to fish for record setting trout and salmon. 

Teller County is also home to Catamount Reservoirs, North and South. These lakes are part of the North Slope Recreation Area on Pikes Peak and open seasonally. They hold an array of fish including rainbows, cutthroat, mackinaw and brook trout. Manitou Lake is on US Forest Service property and has picnic tables and other facilities. Rampart Reservoir, just north of Woodland Park, also has a variety of recreational activities available. Skaguay Reservoir is a beautiful mountain treasure located outside of Victor Colorado and offers opportunities to catch pike. It is surrounded by trees and rock ledges and outcroppings. It is a beautiful place to hike and camp as well.

Hunting:

The elk and deer population in the adjacent Pike National Forest provide for a great hunting opportunity. It is not unusual to see large herds of elk and deer on a daily basis, especially during hunting season in the fall. The 41-acre parcel is located in Game Management Unit 581, which allows for over-the-counter elk tags for two rifle seasons.

ACCESS-ZONING-TAXES

Access to the 41 acres is via a shared private gravel road of approximately 1 mile in length after leaving Highway 24. This access road is shared by a total of 3 landowners who own land along or off this ranch road. There is no formal HOA, and the landowners voluntarily contribute to maintain and repair any issues with the road or gate. 

The current zoning is Residential. The 2025 taxes were $3578.