North Rim Hunting Ranch

North Rim Hunting Ranch: Elk, Mule Deer & Recreation in GMU 63

Located in Colorado’s North Fork Valley near Crawford, North Rim Hunting Ranch encompasses approximately 3,464± deeded acres of diverse mountain terrain in the heart of Game Management Unit 63. Rolling mountain parks transition into oak brush, aspen groves, and dense timber, creating excellent wildlife habitat while providing a balance of recreation, grazing, and long-term conservation.

Key Features:
•Big Game Hunting: Located in Colorado Game Management Unit 63 with excellent elk, mule deer, bear, and turkey.
•Elk Tags: Historically qualified for over-the-counter landowner elk tags. Buyers should independently verify current eligibility and regulations.
•Conservation Easement: Protected by the Colorado West Land Trust while allowing two designated building envelopes.
•Water Infrastructure: Cattleman’s Water Pipeline with 10 shares (5 taps) services the property.
•Wildlife Habitat: Springs, seeps, ponds, drainages, and diverse vegetation support abundant wildlife.

Protected by a conservation easement with the Colorado West Land Trust, the ranch preserves its natural character while allowing two designated building envelopes, providing the opportunity to construct future improvements without compromising the property’s conservation values. The result is a ranch that offers both privacy and flexibility for future ownership.

For sportsmen, North Rim Hunting Ranch has historically provided outstanding hunting opportunities. Located within GMU 63, the ranch has historically qualified for over-the-counter landowner elk tags and supports healthy populations of elk, mule deer, black bear, and turkey. Nearby access to the Gunnison River further enhances the property’s recreational appeal with exceptional trout fishing just minutes away.

The ranch’s varied topography creates practical utility. Open mountain meadows provide productive grazing, while timbered ridges, secluded drainages, natural seeps, springs, and runoff-fed ponds supply valuable wildlife habitat throughout the property. The diversity of vegetation and terrain supports year-round wildlife use while offering countless opportunities to explore nearly every corner of the ranch.

Although largely unimproved, the property includes important infrastructure already in place. A Cattleman’s Water Pipeline with 10 shares or 5 taps provide a dependable water source for livestock and future improvements. Direct access from Colorado Highway 92 provides convenient year-round access, allowing owners and guests to enjoy the ranch throughout every season.

Despite its private setting, North Rim Hunting Ranch remains conveniently located near the community of Crawford, with commercial air service available through Montrose Regional Airport and Grand Junction Regional Airport. The surrounding region offers additional opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, and exploring the public lands that make Colorado’s Western Slope one of the state’s premier outdoor destinations.

North Rim Hunting Ranch offers a unique combination of productive grazing land, diverse wildlife habitat, year-round access, and long-term conservation. With two approved building envelopes, valuable water infrastructure already in place, and thousands of acres of scenic mountain terrain, the ranch is well suited for those seeking a private recreational retreat, a hunting property, or a legacy ranch in western Colorado.