Land for Sale in Durango, Colorado

Welcome to the Rockin N River Ranch, this absolutely one of a kind river front property that boost incredible fishing, with it's 7 engineered ponds and 4000 ft + of the famous Gold Medal Animas River thats has been restored by the Army Core of Engineers to create multiple deep fishing holes. This ranch also offers fantastic water flow hunting (1000's of ducks and geese) and backs to Ute land for complete privacy and also Big Game Hunting.

Land

This rare piece of riverfront property is an absolute SPORTS MAN' PARADISE, One of the most unique features of the Rockin N River Ranch is the location, location, location, being literally 10 min from the town of Durango with easy year round access. This 80 +/- acre ranch consists of both sides of CR 213, and both side are very useable, build your dream home or fishing and hunting lodge high on the hill all over looking the amazing Gold Medal Aminas River and the snow capped mountains. Two building pads and driveways are already in with several other building sites that have been identified. Seven meticulously engineered and permitted ponds that range from 8 to 20 feet deep and lined with gravel (surface mineral rights and all the water rights will also transfer) with big beautiful Cottonwood trees and all their spectacular fall colors. The ranch also features 4000 +/- ft of the Gold Medal Animas River that has been FULLY restored by the Army Corps of Engineers and they created the best fishing habitat possible with big boulders and deep holes where the huge trout sit and wait for a fly to come floating by. Rainbow's, Brown's and German trout reaching up to a staggering 26 inches are documented! Life time memories for you and your family, friends that they will never forget catching fish like that. Water foul hunter's the 7 large ponds and the river attracts thousands of Ducks and Geese every year and to have that kind of hunting just 10 min from town is simply unheard of, then you have a short drive into town for some lunch at one of Durango's 135 +/- restaurants, no driving 2/4 hours each way to your favorite hunting spot. Elk and Deer hunters the ranch backs to Ute land where those animals come down the draw to get a drink and with Colorado offering OTC Elk tags that are available for 2nd and 3rd rifle (always check regs.) The Ute Indians are known for their great game management and their land holds Boone and Crockett animals. Imagine you get up early, have a cup of coffee and shoot your limit on Ducks and Geese in the morning, then go catch a monster trout in one of your own 7 private ponds, or you can fish your own fully restored Gold Medal River and then your end day with an early Elk/Deer hunt. I honestly don't know where that can all be done in one day with out leaving your own private property all just 10 min from town. Truly one of a kind!! It's been said that water is the new gold and I will 100% agree. This ranch holds very rare water rights of 3 CFS for all your irrigation, piscatorial or recreation needs, also even more rare is the property has adjudicated water rights directly from the Animas River. We just don't see that anymore from the Animas. The water rights create an incredible value and there is a huge demand for water rights and we believe the water will have even more value in the future (there's so much water and so important). At the end of the day the hard work has been done and more importantly it was built and engineered and permitted perfectly for the sports man in mind and the ranch is now ready to create your own wildlife sanctuary, build your dream home with big views of the La Plata mountains, the river and the 7 ponds or build your own Gold Medal hunting/fishing lodge, (we don't have anything like that in here in Durango, especially with this kind of location) build a RV camp ground. This type of property with it's prime location and power it so unique . A few other ideas is the ranch can be used for weddings (which they have done) family gatherings and BBQ's, or having the best kids birthdays with everyone catching fish. VRBO's is another idea, all on the river, you can choose your own direction or simply keep it all to yourself for a unmatched family legacy with great memories and your own private sports man paradise. The owner has allowed me to hunt and fish the property since I listed it, and we ALWAYS catch fish, ALWAYS, and shoot our limit on Ducks, every single time this season!! SO MUCH FUN when that happens...Lastly the owners original idea was to have clients park at the ranch then take them miles up river and then float fish down the gold medal river to the property, remember the river has been fully restore once you get to the property (so be ready) and then take out the boats at the gazebo and serve a fantastic lunch and then catch all the fish you want in the ponds. This property could generate great income with all kinds of business opportunities that it offers. Durango would love to have something like that.

Improvements

There is a BIG beautiful gazebo perched right on the river and a huge built in BBQ grill, and picnic tables. Great fun!!

Recreation

Fishing

Water foul hunting

Elk and Deer hunting

Hiking

Canoeing

Rafting

Swimming

Floating the river

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

Water and Surface rights .....Unlimited gravel, moss rock.

Region & Climate

Durango sits at 6522 ft and makes for mild winters and cooler summers. Really an ideal elevation.

Location

Just a short 10 min away from Durango and all its great restaurants, pubs and any type of recreation you can imagine from a collage mountain town.