Legacy Ranch on Powderhorn Creek

When you first set foot on Legacy Ranch, you immediately understand why places like this don’t come around often. Tucked away in Gunnison County, this 291± acre ranch feels like the perfect blend of working ground, private water, and mountain lifestyle. The setting alone is something to take in—lush hay meadows stretching across the valley floor, Powderhorn Creek winding its way through, and big, wide views of the surrounding peaks. It has that rare balance of being both productive and beautiful.
The ranch itself is well set up. There’s a comfortable 2,100± sq. ft. modular home built in 2001—three bedrooms, three baths, with an attached garage—perfect as a main residence. Not far from it sits the original ranch house, built in 1959. At just over 2,000± sq. ft., with three bedrooms and one bath, it’s full of charm and could easily serve as a guest home, caretaker’s quarters, or even a rental. Supporting those homes are solid ag improvements: a 5,000± sq. ft. building for equipment or livestock and a 1,200± sq. ft. heated shop that makes year-round work possible.

But what really defines this place is the water. Legacy Ranch holds over a mile—5,235± feet—of private frontage on Powderhorn Creek. It’s a secluded stretch of water, rich with trout and alive with wildlife. Imagine stepping out your door and casting into your own creek. And when you want more, Blue Mesa Reservoir is just 17 miles away. It’s Colorado’s largest body of water and world-famous for kokanee salmon. Between that, Curecanti National Recreation Area, and nearby rivers like the Gunnison, Lake Fork, and Cebolla Creek, the fishing opportunities here are second to none.

The ranch also carries strong agricultural value. Senior water rights keep the meadows green and productive, and this valley has a long reputation for premier hay production. Add to that its location inside GMU 66—one of Colorado’s most sought-after hunting units—and you’ve got exceptional elk and mule deer habitat right out your back door.

And it’s not just what sits inside the property lines. Step beyond, and you’re in the middle of millions of acres of public land. Gunnison National Forest, Powderhorn Wilderness, La Garita, and Uncompahgre—all of them surround this area, offering endless hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and alpine exploring.

Despite its seclusion, the ranch is easy to reach. Year-round access is reliable, and Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport is nearby, with direct flights to Denver, Houston, and Dallas.

In the end, Legacy Ranch isn’t just a working property or a weekend escape. It’s the kind of place you hold onto—a rare piece of Colorado that ties together live water, production, recreation, and long-term value. A true legacy property, ready to be carried forward for generations.