Recreational Land & Farm for Sale in Hartsel, Colorado

This is a rare opportunity to own a river property with acreage in the high chaparral of South Park Colorado. Located about 1 mile east of Hartsel, off Highway 24, is this 64.24 +/- acres with a section of the Middle Fork of the South Platte River flowing though, that is a part of the Badger Basin State Wildlife Area fishing easement with gold medal water status. Lush grasses surround this parcel that has mountain views from the Buffalo Peaks, Mosquito Range, Mount Silverheels, and the large acreage ranches you will fall in love with. Sam Hartsel "Town of Hartsel" was lured to the area during the Gold Rush and found that his gold was in raising cattle. This section of the Middle Fork of the South Platte originates high up in the Mosquito Range west of Hoosier Pass at the headwaters above Montgomery Reservoir and flow down to fill Spinney Reservoir famous for the areas Dream Stream and Eleven Mile Reservoir a local favorite spot for camping and boating. A little over an hour to Colorado Springs and Buena Vista, with a beautiful drive down to Canon City along Highway 9. The county seat is the Town of Fairplay approximately 20 miles away. Enjoy the areas abundance of recreation including fly-fishing, boating, camping, ATVing/Jeeping, hunting, ghost town exploring, and winter sports in Summit County. Come see why many people flock to this area for year-round activities and events including the 30th Annual Hartsel Days in August! This parcel is currently zoned Agriculture and has no buildings or utilities on the property. The taxes are based on its current Agricultural Tax Status.