Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Cotopaxi, Colorado

Rustic 1,464 SF two-story cabin on 80 acres north of Westcliffe with 2 bedrooms, a loft, covered porch, and open living area. Improvements include a bunkhouse, small workshop, and barn for livestock or storage. The land offers privacy among tall evergreens with room for horses or recreation. Close to hiking, the Rainbow Trail, Monarch Ski Resort, the Arkansas River, and the Royal Gorge.

Land

Land

The property consists of 80 acres just north of Westcliffe and about 30 minutes from Canon City. The land is a nice mix of open ground and mature evergreens that provide privacy and that classic Colorado mountain feel. There’s plenty of usable space for exploring, riding, or simply enjoying the quiet surroundings. Wildlife is common in the area, and the setting feels peaceful and removed without being difficult to access.

Improvements

Improvements

The centerpiece of the property is a 1,464 square foot two-story mountain cabin tucked into the trees. The home features two bedrooms plus a loft that works well for extra sleeping space, a reading nook, or an office. Inside, the cabin has an open kitchen that flows into the living and dining area, making it easy to gather after a long day outside. A full bathroom and separate laundry room add everyday convenience. Out front, a covered porch looks out into the tall pines and is the kind of place where mornings start slow with a cup of coffee and evenings end listening to the wind in the trees. Around the cabin you’ll also find a small workshop that’s perfect for projects or equipment, a cozy bunkhouse ready for guests, and a solid barn suitable for livestock, tack, or hay storage.

Recreation

Recreation

This area is known for its year-round outdoor recreation. From the property you can easily access miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and ATV exploring. The nearby Sangre de Cristo Mountains are home to 52 high-country lakes that attract anglers, hikers, and backpackers. The well-known Rainbow Trail runs roughly 125 miles along the base of the range and is popular with both hikers and riders. In the winter months, Monarch Ski Resort offers excellent skiing and snowboarding. The Arkansas River, not far away, is famous for both white-water rafting and fly-fishing. The Royal Gorge Bridge and park is also about a 30-minute drive and offers incredible views along with a full day of attraction

Agriculture

Agriculture

With 80 acres and an existing barn, the property is well suited for horses, a few head of livestock, or a small hobby ranch setup. The barn provides practical shelter for animals or feed storage, and the surrounding land offers room for grazing. The mix of trees and open ground creates natural pasture areas while still maintaining the privacy and beauty of a mountain setting. Whether someone is looking to keep horses or simply wants the space that comes with country living, the property has the land and improvements to support it.

Region & Climate

Climate in Westcliffe/Silver Cliff, Colorado

Westcliffe/Silver Cliff, Colorado gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Westcliffe/Silver Cliff averages 86 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 260 sunny days per year in Westcliffe/Silver Cliff. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Westcliffe/Silver Cliff gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted, you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees

Winter Low: the January low is 8

Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year

Snow: averages 70 inches of snow a year

Location

Location

The property sits north of Westcliffe with easy access to a maintained county road, making travel in and out straightforward throughout the year. Westcliffe offers the charm of a small mountain town with local restaurants, shops, and basic services. Canon City, about 30 minutes away, provides larger stores, medical facilities, and additional amenities. The location allows you to enjoy quiet mountain living while still being close enough to town when you need it.