Recreational Land for Sale in Matheson, Colorado

Big Sandy Grazing and Hunting is a very productive 1638 deeded acres and 1240 Colorado state lease acres and includes the Big Sandy Creek and a park like setting.

Land

The ranch includes 1638 deeded acres and, with the approval of the Colorado State Land Board, a 1240 acre state lease. The ranch is highly productive with its native short grass prairie forage. The property is excellent summer grazing and the creek bottom provides winter cover for calving.

Improvements

The Big Sandy has several new 4 strand barbed wire exterior and cross fences. There's one solar well with a newer bottomless tank on the east parcel and live water in on the west parcel. Electric service runs along Resolis Road.

Recreation

This ranch is loaded with big Mule Deer and Whitetail Deer. There's also trophy class Pronghorn. The creek bottom holds Merriam Turkey and Doves. There's plenty of predator hunting as well. The park like setting of the creek bottom with its centuries old Cottonwood Trees makes the perfect getaway location.

Agriculture

The ranch could be run as a cow/calf ranch or yearling grazing operation.

Region & Climate

Nearest to Limon Colorado, the ranch gets about 16 inches of annual precipitation. The winters are mild, with a few snow storms for winter moisture and the summers are warm. It is ideal cattle county.

Location

11 miles west of Limon, Colorado, the town of Limon is known for its great school, sports programs, friendly people and services. Limon is 79 miles east of Denver International Airport and the Denver Metro area. It is located 73 miles from Colorado Springs. The twin of Limon has plenty of gas, food, hotel, services options.