Colorado Vacant Land for Sale Bordering National Forest

COLORADO VACANT LAND FOR SALE BORDERS NATIONAL FOREST

High-country views and room to roam define these 1,115 acres in two parcels near Collbran on Colorado’s Western Slope. Bordering 8,900+ acres of National Forest in GMU 421, the property stretches across sloping hills where aspen, cottonwood and oak brush edge pastures and clearings. Magnificent mountain views of Grand Mesa National Forest, the world’s largest flat-top mountain, are framed by Keep Mountain and Spruce Point. A seasonal stock pond provides water for wildlife habitat and livestock operations. Cheney Creek runs through the north parcel and Buzzard Creek runs through the south parcel across the highway. Agricultural zoning and partial fencing complement the acreage’s ranching character. Several clearings offer potential cabin locations while the varied terrain holds appeal for hunting, recreation and livestock interests. Seller-owned mineral rights are negotiable and provide income. Access is off well-maintained and paved Highway 330, minutes from the historic town of Collbran and its small-town services. An 820 square foot cabin with electric and cistern is included. The surrounding Plateau Valley places Western Colorado recreation within reach: fishing, boating and camping at Vega State Park; skiing at Powderhorn Mountain Resort; and trails, lakes and public lands on Grand Mesa. Scenic Highways 330 and 65 connect to I-70 for travel toward Grand Junction’s shopping, services, regional airport and more. Find the adventure Colorado offers then return to open pastures, wooded slopes and quiet beneath the mountain skyline. 

COLORADO WESTERN SLOPE AREA-LIVING IN PLATEAU VALLEY

History is alive with homestead ranches and generational ranching families in the Plateau Valley area. The historic western town of Collbran offer many services and events throughout the year. Highway 330 is the main throughway with local and tourist traffic. Collbran is a historical town with some of the original structures founded in 1908. Many of these buildings present an old time western front along with modern building to house the businesses– a bank, grocery store, post office, restaurants, a fitness center, library, gift shops, motels, auditorium, churches, hardware store, police and fire department, realty office, a weed control service, Forest Service, a feed and supply store, automotive store, schools, medical and emergency clinic, vet services, therapy center and diner that offer additional services for the communities. 4H and FFA and school events are supported with commitment and enthusiasm from everyone. Area activities include Plateau Valley Heritage Days, Cowboy Christmas, many rodeos, and an occasional cattle drive through town and country roads. The community of Mesa offers restaurants, a community center, salon, churches, PO, RV Park with a C-store and cabin rentals, local produce market, fire department, and lots of friendly residents. A short scenic drive along hwys 330 and 65 to I-70 takes you to Grand Junction with adjoining towns of Palisade, Clifton, Grand Junction, and Fruita that span several miles along I-70 with major shopping, colleges, schools, hospitals, regional airport, and more amenities for residential and business needs. Stop at any one of the museums or visitor centers to learn more about the history and what the region has to offer. The area is known for its mild winters, sunny days, and all year recreation from the high desert to the nearby mountaintops. 

COLORADO OUTDOOR RECREATION

The Western Slope of Colorado offers a variety of recreation for all interests and ages. Nearby highway 65, aka as the Scenic Byway over Grand Mesa, is the world’s largest flattop mountain. With over 300 lakes, Grand Mesa offers fishing and boating, campgrounds, and lodges, hunting districts, hiking, ATV, and biking trails, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Birdwatching and wildlife viewing provide photographic opportunities for the professional or amateur photographer. Powderhorn Ski Resort offers winter and summer activities. Enjoy all skill levels on the slopes with skiing, snowboarding in the winter and biking, hiking trails in the summer. A lodge, condos, restaurant, and many other attractions add to the resort fun. Travel Highway 330 to Collbran and the Vega State Park. Enjoy year-round recreational activities. Camping sites, hiking trails and mountain ranges surround Vega Reservoir offering fishing and boating, or a chance to view and relax along the shore of rippling clear mountain waters behind the Vega dam. Vega Lodge offers cabin rentals, restaurant, and much more. Highway 65 winds through the scenic Plateau Canyon to access I-70 and the high deserts surrounding Grand Junction and adjoining communities known for hiking and biking trails, dinosaur digs, sports events, seasonal festivals, golf courses and country clubs, and farmer’s markets. Find many challenges with the popular wheeling on the Jeep trails in the area. The Colorado National Monument is a landmark with a rimrock drive to explore rock formations, wildlife, horticulture, and bird watching. Orchards, farm grounds spread across the valley with adjoining towns of Palisade, Fruita, Clifton, Orchard Mesa, and Fruitvale. Cowboy and early settler history abound with tales and true experiences whether in the mind or fact abound on the Western Slope of Colorado.