Red Mountain Ranch

Red Mountain Ranch: A Premier Property in the San Juan Mountains

Imagine owning a secluded sanctuary where every corner of the landscape invites you to connect with the raw beauty of the San Juan Mountains. Red Mountain Ranch is a 480± deeded acre one of a kind property, offering an opportunity to raw natural resources, recreational possibilities, and unmatched privacy and access.

Key Features:
• Acreage: 480± deeded acres surrounded by the 388,000±-acre Rio Grande National Forest.
• Water Features: Two 7±-acre lakes, over 3 miles of improved trout streams, and Red Mountain Creek, offering a premium fishery for brown and rainbow trout.
• Hunting Opportunities: Situated in Game Management Unit 76, known for trophy elk, mule deer, and moose hunting. The property is enrolled in the Landowner Preference Program, providing elk and mule deer hunting tags.
• Elevation and Scenery: Elevations range from 9,300 to 9,700 feet, with vistas of surrounding 12,000-foot peaks, including Rhodas Arch and Piedra Peak.
• Buildings: Improvements consist of a main lodge, cabin, and barn with caretaker quarters which provide ready-to-use infrastructure for extended stays or operations.

Location and Accessibility:
Red Mountain Ranch provides a rare combination of seclusion and convenience. While its setting offers unparalleled privacy, the property is just 15± miles from Creede, Colorado, a historic mining town with year-round amenities. The ranch also features year-round access for ease of use in all seasons. Rhoda’s Arch, a shelter natural arch caused from erosion through a ridge of trachyte can be viewed from the Red Mountain Ranch. Due to the remoteness and legal access, Red Mountain Ranch is one of the few places that provides a viewpoint of the arch.
Recreation and Investment:

This property is located in Game Management Unit 76, a highly sought-after area for big game hunting, offering landowner tags through the Landowner Preference Program for elk and mule deer. Red Mountain Ranch is also home to trophy-class wildlife, including 330 to 380 class bulls, and moose, for which tags can be drawn with sufficient points. This unit is considered one of the best in the region for hunting moose and elk, making it a prime location for outdoor enthusiasts.

Recreational opportunities abound at Red Mountain Ranch, including hunting, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, and ATV exploration. The property is also enrolled in the Landowner Preference Program, which includes one bull tag and three cow tags for elk and one application for mule deer. The land’s remote nature, year-round accessibility, and raw, untouched beauty make it feel like stepping back into the 1800s. It is a place where the land has remained largely untouched and protected from the outside world.

The property features two 7±-acre lakes, over 3 miles of improved trout streams, and Red Mountain Creek, which flows through the entire length of the property. Red Mountain Creek, along with the lakes and streams, creates a private fishery that is completely under your management, offering exclusive fishing opportunities in its pristine waters. Abundant with brown and rainbow trout, this fishery ensures a consistent and rewarding fishing experience while allowing owners to maintain the health and sustainability of its aquatic ecosystem. With no public access or pressure from outside anglers, the property provides a rare opportunity to preserve and enjoy a thriving, unspoiled fishery. Elevations ranging from 9,300 to 9,700 feet offer spectacular views of Rhoda’s Arch, the surrounding landscapes, and nearby 12,000+ foot peaks, including Piedra Peak, located just four miles away. The land itself is a diverse mix of aspens, spruce, and willows, further contributing to the property’s raw beauty and ecological richness.

The ranch includes multiple well-appointed structures, including a Englishman Spruce Log Cabin boasting 4,193± square feet of living space with extraordinary high ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling three-story fireplace, and expansive windows showcasing breathtaking views. Additional structures on the property include a large barn with a caretaker’s apartment above, a second log cabin (2,450± sq. ft.), a fully equipped workshop, and a dedicated yoga/exercise room near the main house.

The landscape is enhanced by well-maintained gravel and dirt roads, post fencing, and designated car park areas. Additional amenities include a chicken coop, an outdoor mechanical room with generator and hydro power units, and an expansive wrap-around balcony offering panoramic views of the lakes, streams, and surrounding peaks.