Welcome to our Industry Expert and Broker Series, where we showcase the best Ranches for sale; curated by our professional Ranch Brokers at M4 Ranch Group who know the lay of the land, like the back of their hands.
In this edition, we turn our attention to the breathtaking landscapes of Colorado, presenting the “Top 10 Colorado Ranches for Sale“.
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Featured Colorado Ranch Broker: Seth Craft
Our featured ranch broker for this installment is Seth Craft ALC of M4 Ranch Group; who brings a wealth of experience and a keen eye for exceptional properties. As an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) recognized by the REALTORS® Land Institute, he stands among an elite group of professionals, with less than 0.01% of Realtors achieving this prestigious designation.
His deep understanding of land use, water rights, habitat management, and wildlife conservation ensures that each property on this list has been meticulously evaluated for its unique features and potential.
Seth states: “Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most spectacular ranches in the West”. Seth reflects. “Having been involved in nearly 500 mountain property transactions, these 10 ranches represent the cream of the crop currently available in Colorado.”
Join us as we explore Seth Craft’s top 10 picks in Colorado, from working cattle ranches, sporting hunting ranches to luxurious mountain retreats. Whether you’re in the market for a new property or simply dreaming of the possibilities, this list promises to showcase the very best that Colorado has to offer in March 2025.
Seth’s Top 10 Colorado Ranches for Sale
#1: Red Mountain Ranch
- State/Town: Creede, Colorado
- Price: $19,450,000
- Deeded Acres: 480+ Acres
- Why is this Colorado Ranch in the top 10?
- “Red Mountain Ranch could quite frankly be the prettiest piece I’ve ever seen; with nearly 3 miles of improved trout stream and over 15 acres of lakes, this is one of a kind. The Ranch sits right outside of Creede, Colorado; the bucolic setting is in a valley surrounded by 12,000+ foot peaks, and all the improvements have attention to detail that leaves you breathless. The Ranch comprises 480 acres with three residents surrounded by National Forest, making it the ultimate legacy ranch”
- 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
- Acreage:
- Broker/s statement:
- Dan Murphy ALC and Seth Craft state: “This Ranch is absolutely one of a kind; the sheer beauty is unlike anything we have ever seen”
- Is this Colorado Ranch For Sale?
- Yes – don’t miss your chance to own this exceptional Colorado Ranch For Sale with M4 Ranch Group, contact us today
#2: Endless Creeks Ranch
- State/Town: Somerset, Colorado
- Price: $19,900,000
- Deeded Acres: 5,709+ Acres
- Why is this Colorado Ranch in the top 10?
- Seth Craft states: “Endless Creeks Ranch sits 52 miles from Snowmass, CO. The 5700-acre property has face views of the surrounding mountains around Crested Butte and Aspen. There are roughly 2 1/2 miles of Trout stream where you can feed your need for tug therapy. I showed the Ranch about a month ago and saw five elk herds. This Ranch could be the prettiest place on earth with the giant 14k mountains right in your face”
- Key Features:
- Expansive Acreage:
- 5,709.3± deeded acres with 8± miles of boundary along Gunnison National Forest and 6± miles adjoining BLM land, providing extensive hunting and recreational opportunities
- Water Resources:
- Includes 1.25± miles of year-round Ault Creek and 2± miles of West Muddy Creek, with historic water rights of 12.25± c.f.s.
- Wildlife Habitat:
- Natural habitat supports diverse species including elk, deer, mountain lion, bear, and grouse, making it a prime location for hunters
- Hunting Potential:
- Located in GMU 521, known for its strong elk population (19± bulls per 100 cows), with over-the-counter tags for archery, 2nd, and 3rd rifle seasons. The property has produced trophy bulls in the low to mid-300s
- Conservation Easement:
- A portion of the ranch is protected under a conservation easement, preserving the integrity of the landscape
- Accessibility:
- Year-round access via Highway 133 through McClure Pass, with nearby towns including Delta (1 hour), Carbondale (1 hour), and Montrose (1 hour, 45 minutes)
- Expansive Acreage:
- Broker/s statement:
- Dan Murphy ALC and Seth Craft state: “Endless Creeks Ranch is more than just land—it’s a gateway to unparalleled hunting, rich water resources, and a legacy of responsible stewardship. Whether you’re seeking a prime hunting property, productive ranch land, or a lasting investment, this expansive holding offers it all. With year-round access, abundant wildlife, and extensive water rights, opportunities like this are rare”
- Is this Colorado Ranch For Sale?
- Yes – don’t miss your chance to own this exceptional piece of Gunnison County with M4 Ranch Group – contact us
#3: Big Ragged Mountain Ranch
- State/Town: Somerset, Colorado
- Price: $13,900,000
- Deeded Acres: 3,760± Acres
- Why is this Colorado Ranch in the top 10?
- Seth Craft states: “Big Ragged Ranch is partially made up of Endless Creek Ranch, with diverse terrain that is the Mecca for big game hunting, not to mention the 72,000 acres of limited-access National Forest in your backyard. This Ranch also has 2 1/2 miles of muddy creek that flows through the property. Located 32 miles from Carbondale Co, this is one of the largest holdings to ever hit the market this close to Aspen and Carbondale. The cabin is situated along the creek side and is tucked away in the valley floor. When you sit at the cabin it takes you back in time as this would be the ideal homestead of our ancestors”
- Key Features:
- Prime Hunting Grounds:
- Bordering 6 miles of Gunnison National Forest with 2 miles of West Muddy Creek, this ranch offers exceptional big game hunting
- Historic Water Rights:
- Extensive water rights of 12.25± c.f.s. historically irrigating 40± acres
- Generational Legacy:
- Owned by the same family for over 100 years, this property has never before been offered for sale
- Prime Hunting Grounds:
- Broker/s statement:
- Dan Murphy ALC and Seth Craft state: “This land has never been on the market before, held tight by the Hotchkiss family for generations. Now, Big Ragged Mountain Ranch is ready for someone who values its history, its wild beauty, and the lifestyle it offers. Whether you’re a hunter, a conservationist, or someone who just wants to get away from it all, this ranch is a rare opportunity. It’s not just a piece of land—it’s a legacy, a way of life, and a chance to connect with the wild heart of Colorado”
- Is this Colorado Ranch For Sale?
- Yes – contact us today to explore this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and see what makes this ranch a true Colorado treasure
#4: K Ranch
- State/Town: Dinosaur, Colorado
- Price: $11,900,000
- Deeded Acres: 14,367 Acres
- Why is this Colorado Ranch in the top 10?
- Seth Craft states: “This vast piece of dirt is a cattleman’s dream. K Ranch spans over 63k acres and is located in the coveted unit 10 this ranch has a carrying capacity of over 500 pairs. The rich landscape is so diverse and has literally a piece of everything. You can literally hop on a horse and ride for days without seeing a soul. The 77 miles of live water make it an absolute dream come true. This ranch is known for producing gigantic bulls and deer tipping the scale in the 200” range”
- Key Features:
- Large Acreage, comprising of:
- Deeded Acres: 14,367±
- State Leased Acres: 3,493±
- BLM Leased Acres: 45,140±
- Total Leased Acres: 48,633±
- Total Acres: 63,000±
- 77 miles of perennial, intermittent, and seasonal streams
- Main Lodge
- Calving facility
- Large Acreage, comprising of:
- Is this Colorado Ranch For Sale?
- Yes – But not with M4
- View Listing
- Yes – But not with M4
#5: Grand Mesa Ranch
- State/Town: Hotchkiss, Colorado
- Price: $14,500,000
- Deeded Acres: 4,338± Acres
- Why is this Colorado Ranch in the top 10?
- Seth Craft states: “Grand Mesa Ranch is one of the most vast ranches in the West. Grand Mesa Ranch is as diverse as it gets, from the big flat-top Mesas to the valleys and creek bottoms. If you want water, this Ranch has it; the 15-acre reservoir, 9 pounds, and 3 1/2 miles of Creek frontage make this one of the most spectacular settings. As I was up there during the fall and the color change glistened off the reservoir, my jaw dropped. You could hear the bull elk bugling and fighting all around you. This is one of the ranches that you feel like your eyes are so blessed to even be able to see”
- Key Features:
- GMU 52 & 521
- Landowner Elk & Mule Deer Tags
- 136± acre-feet of Unencumbered Water Rights
- 3.5± miles of Live Water
- Conservation Easement with Building Opportunities
- 5 Historic Cabins
- Borders BLM
- Broker/s statement:
- Dan Murphy ALC and Seth Craft state: “Grand Mesa Ranch is one of the most unique, private, and scenic properties in the North Fork area. Located in Hotchkiss, Colorado, this ranch contains 4,338± deeded acres and sits between 7,800’-9,200’ in elevation. A significant aspect that distinguishes this property is the conservation easement that protects this ranch for posterity and has created a haven for the wildlife that call this ranch home. This ensures that Grand Mesa Ranch remains the scenic beauty that it is today for generations to come and for the bear, elk, mule deer, mountain lions, and numerous bird species that are found here”
- Is this Colorado Ranch For Sale?
- Yes – Grand Mesa Ranch is as diverse as it gets, from the big flat-top Mesas to the valleys and creek bottoms – contact us today to explore this vast ranch
#6: L Cross Ranch
- State/Town: Hotchkiss, Colorado
- Price: $14,500,000
- Deeded Acres: 4,338 Acres
- Why is this Colorado Ranch in the top 10?
- Seth Craft states: “L Cross Ranch is the be all of all ranches, located in Del Norte Colorado this ranch spans 60k acres with over 4500 irrigated acres. The 206 cfs water right is one of the most significant water rights in the west. This ranch has a carrying capacity of nearly 900 cow calf pairs and provides enough supplemental feed to carry the cattle year round. The ranch headquarters are perfectly set up, from the feed bunks to the main house improvements. This ranch has water galore with La Garita Creek and Carnero Creek flowing through the property”
- Key Features:
- Large Acreage, comprising of:
- 6,581 Deeded Acres
- 11,460 BLM Lease Acres
- 26,140 USFS Lease Acres
- 15,844 State Lease Acres
- 4,500 irrigated acres
- 206 CFS of water rights
- 900+/- cow calf pair operation
- Large Acreage, comprising of:
- Is this Colorado Ranch For Sale?
- Yes – But not with M4
#7: North Rim Hunting Ranch
- State/Town: Crawford, Colorado
- Price: $6,399,000
- Deeded Acres: 3,464± Acres
- Why is this Colorado Ranch in the top 10?
- Seth Craft states: “I have a lot of history with North Rim Hunting Ranch, which is located in Crawford, Colorado. This Ranch is absolutely elk Central; if you want wildlife, this is your Ranch. I’ve been out on the Ranch some days and seen anywhere from 40 elk to 400 head of elk in a few minutes. This Ranch is known for giant mule deer and bears that would tip the scale into the Boone and Crocket club. This Ranch is one of those ranches that you could traverse till the day you die, as it is extremely accessible. This Ranch has historically been used as an outfitting Ranch, booking nearly 20 hunts a year”
- Key Features:
- Expansive Terrain:
- 3,464± acres of diverse mountain landscape in North Fork Valley
- Prime Hunting:
- Over-the-counter landowner Elk tags in Game Management Unit 63
- Exceptional Fishing:
- Along the nearby Gunnison River
- Essential Infrastructure:
- Includes Cattleman’s Water Pipeline with 10 shares or 5 taps
- Expansive Terrain:
- Broker/s statement:
- Dan Murphy ALC and Seth Craft state: “From hiking and biking to horseback riding and wildlife watching, there’s no shortage of ways to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Western Slope. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Colorado’s unspoiled wilderness, where adventure and serenity await amidst stunning natural beauty”
- Is this Colorado Ranch For Sale?
- Yes – Contact M4 Ranch Group today to explore this exceptional property and embark on the ranching lifestyle of your dreams
#8: Yalgo Ranch
- State/Town: Telluride, Colorado
- Price: $18,000,000
- Deeded Acres: 1,429 Acres
- Why is this Colorado Ranch in the top 10?
- Seth Craft states: “Yalgo Ranch is set up on top of specie Mesa, and some of the best elk hunting that you’ll ever find in the west. Yalgo Ranch is home to hundreds of resident elk, during the elk rut you’ll see anywhere from 5-50 bulls a day. This is absolutely one of the prettiest ranches, you’re as the crow flies just miles from Telluride”
- Key Features:
- Location:
- One of the last remaining private and intact ranches, with over 1,000 acres near Telluride
- Only 12 miles from Telluride, with 2.25 miles of public land adjacency, including 0.75 miles along the Uncompahgre National Forest to the West, the ranch feels like a private inholding
- Atop the coveted Specie Mesa with unencumbered views of the San Juan Mountains
- Frontage along Fall Creek
- Hunting:
- Located in Game Management Unit 70, home to incredible elk and mule deer hunting
- Unrestricted by a conservation easement
- Location:
- Is this Colorado Ranch For Sale?
- Yes – But not with M4
#9: The Lake Fork River Ranch
- State/Town: Lake City, Colorado
- Price: $9,950,000
- Deeded Acres: 1,065± Acres
- Why is this Colorado Ranch in the top 10?
- Seth Craft states: “We have a ton of history with this ranch, it’s an absolute show stunner and checks nearly all the boxes from Gold metal trout fishery to unmatched hunting potential. This ranch sits in unit 66 which is acclaimed as the Mecca for giant mule deer. We sold this ranch years ago and if you’re looking for a little tug therapy this is it, we spend about two hours fishing the ranch with no dull moment. We hooked some of the biggest football looking fish I’ve ever seen. This Ranch is absolutely a dream come true”
- Key Features:
- 3 Cabins
- Indoor Arena
- 2 Bunkhouses
- 12 additional ponds
- 2.7 miles of exclusive fishing
- Unit 66 acclaimed as one of the best mule deer units in the state
- Broker/s statement:
- “Spectacular would best describe the location of the Lake Fork River Ranch, nestled below three 14,000 ft. peaks, Red Cloud, Sunshine, and Handies Peaks, providing unprecedented skylines and alpine views. The term “big back yard” on this ranch could be the understatement of the century, directly backed by over 2,000,000± public acres of the San Juan Mountains and fronted by over 34,000± public acres of the Red Cloud Peak Wilderness Study Area. The ranch is a sportsman’s paradise, home to one of the west’s top trout streams, the famous Lake Fork River, as well as a premier custom-built trout lake. Located in one of Colorado’s top big game units, Unit 66, home to truly exceptional Mule Deer, Elk, Moose, Big Horn Sheep, and even some predators. Lake Fork Ranch offers access to a lifetime of unparalleled mountain recreation”
- Is this Colorado Ranch For Sale?
- Yes – Previously successfully Sold by M4 Ranch Group, now up for sale with another broker
#10: Homewood Ranch
- State/Town: Colorado
- Price: $67,750,000
- Deeded Acres: 2,024 Acres
- Why is this Colorado Ranch in the top 10?
- Seth Craft states: “Homewood Ranch sits right outside of Telluride Colorado, with over 2,000 acres of alpine meadows and quaking aspens which makes you feel like you were dropped on the pearly gates. You can be in Telluride in 30 minutes and you’re completely surrounded by 14k foot peaks and just sits off the San Miguel River. If you’re a high end buyer that loves the Raw Colorado look this is for you. You can fly your jet into KTEX and be on the property in minutes”
- Key Features:
- Location:
- 16± miles to Telluride Regional Airport
- 17.5± miles to Telluride
- Less than 20 miles to Mountain Village and Telluride Ski Resort
- Less than 30 minutes from downtown Telluride
- Accessed from year round maintained Silver Pick Road and County Road 60 M
- Views:
- Panoramic, world-class views in every direction including Gray Head, Last Dollar Mountain, Whipple, Ruffner, Mears, Campbell, Dallas, Sneffels, Fowler, Wilson, Sunshine, Mount Wilson, and Lizard Head to name a few
- Views also include Mountain Village, Telluride, Telluride Ski Resort, and Telluride Airport from nearly anywhere on the ranch
- Location:
- Is this Colorado Ranch For Sale?
- Yes – But not with M4
Round Up
As we conclude our exploration of the “Top 10 Colorado Ranches for Sale: March 2025 Broker Picks,” it’s clear that each of these exceptional properties offers a unique blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and investment potential.
Each of these ranch listings reflects Seth Craft’s expertise in identifying properties that not only capture the essence of Colorado’s stunning landscapes but also offer unique opportunities for investment and enjoyment.
Whether you’re seeking a working ranch for sale, hunting ranch for sale or a luxurious estate, these top picks are sure to inspire your next adventure in Colorado.
Author: Seth Craft
Seth grew up chasing elk and deer in the Cascades of Oregon. A hugely accomplished big game hunter, Seth has a passion for sheep, mule deer, and elk. A Colorado guide for Mossback Outfitters, he knows big deer and spends a lot of the fall searching for Monster Mule Deer.
In early 2000 he joined the Marine Corps at an early age of 17 and finished out the remainder of his time in a Close Quarter Battle team. Seth also worked as a Lineman for thirteen years, part of that time was spent doing storm work along the west coast.
He has become one of the top producers of premier properties in Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Recognized multiple times by the REALTORS Land Institute (RLI), the leading association for the land industry. Seth’s recognitions include being among the top 5% in production for land REALTORS across the entire country with an average of 50 premier ranch sales a year for the last 4 years. Most recently, Seth was recognized as a Top 20 National Producer, as well as, Region 6 (AZ, CO, NM, UT, WY) Broker of the Year in Recreational Land Sales. Seth serves on the Future Leaders Committee for RLI.
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A Sample of Ranches For Sale
Big Ragged Mountain Ranch
$13,900,000
Big Ragged Mountain Ranch spans 3,760± acres of Colorado’s Western Slope, where generations of the Hotchkiss family have cherished this land for over a century. Now, for the first time, this historic ranch is being offered for sale, presenting a rare opportunity for those who appreciate land rich in history and outdoor adventure.
Grand Mesa Ranch
$14,500,000
Grand Mesa Ranch is one of the most unique, private, and scenic properties in the North Fork area – Located in Hotchkiss, Colorado. This ranch contains 4,338± acres within GMU 52 & 521 and is allotted landowner Elk & Mule Deer Tags. There is water abound with water rights, ponds, lakes, a reservoir, and live water.
Red Mountain Ranch
$19,450,000
Red Mountain Ranch eatures two 7±-acre lakes, over 3 miles of improved trout streams, and Red Mountain Creek, which flows through the entire length of the property. The ranch also includes an Engelmann Spruce log cabin, a second log cabin for guests, and a barn with a caretaker’s apartment located above.
