High Country Ranch

High Country Ranch: Private BLM Inholding Between Gunnison and Lake City

High Country Ranch offers 946± deeded acres located in the heart of Colorado’s coveted Game Management Unit 67, one of the state’s premier big game units. This BLM inholding is surrounded by vast stretches of public land, offering unmatched seclusion, excellent wildlife habitat, and direct access to thousands of acres of hunting and recreation. The ranch’s location between Gunnison and Lake City provides the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility, with dramatic views of the Gunnison and San Juan Mountains.

Key Features
• Acreage & Setting: 946± deeded acres surrounded by public land, creating a true backcountry hunting destination.
• Wildlife & Hunting: Located in GMU 67, a limited-entry unit known for trophy-class elk and mule deer; enrolled in the Landowner Preference Program and eligible for both elk and deer tags.
• Water & Habitat: Well-watered supporting diverse wildlife and excellent habitat.
• Location: Positioned on Huntsman’s Mesa between Gunnison and Lake City, providing year-round access and expansive mountain views.

GMU 67 is one of Colorado’s most sought-after limited-draw units, offering exceptional management and trophy potential. The ranch’s private acreage combined with direct public land access creates a seamless hunting experience, with habitat ranging from sagebrush flats to timbered slopes and alpine terrain. Landowner tags through the LPP provide reliable access to elk and deer licenses each year.

There is an alpine hunting cabin, known locally as Elk Camp, blends traditional mountain character with practical comfort — the perfect place to gather after a long, snowy day of chasing elk through the rugged backcountry. Its location provides immediate access to some of the most productive hunting grounds in the San Juans.

High Country Ranch offers more than just acreage — it provides a long-term opportunity to secure private access in one of the West’s top hunting destinations. Whether your goals are dependable hunting, cattle grazing, or simply the freedom to enjoy Colorado’s high country, this ranch delivers seclusion, scenery, and utility in one remarkable holding.