Land for Sale in Cañon City, Colorado

109 ACRES IN SCENIC VALLEY WITH TOTAL PRIVACY BORDERS BLM

Canon City recreational ranch for sale bordering BLM lands for over 3500' and located on a county gravel road. Experience Rocky Mountain mule deer hunting on 109 acres located in scenic Shaws Park and only 8 miles to Canon City, Colorado. This Fremont County ranch boasts some of the finest mule deer hunting with easy access to thousands of acres of adjoining BLM lands. Located in a really scenic valley a short 50 miles from Colorado Springs, the parcel has views of Sangre De Cristo Mountains and the local mountain ranges surrounding it. The private mountain setting provides numerous cabin sites and would be a great place to entertain your hunting friends and recreational enthusiasts.

SHAWS PARK RANCHES EAST - CANON CITY, COLORADO PARCEL #3

Shaws Park Ranches East is one of the more desirable and accessible low elevation ranch parcels remaining along the Front Range. This 109-acre ranch offers great privacy and seclusion with almost the entire parcel being gentle and usable land. The land also benefits greatly from being located in a very mild temperate climate. Access to the ranch is via a county gravel road with this ranch being the last private parcel on the road. The views from this ranch are very soothing of the scenic mountain valley in which it is located, and of all of the surrounding mountains and red rock covered hillsides. You can even enjoy a little glimpse of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains from a few of the elevated building sites.

Recreational Land Description

Shaws Park Ranches East is surrounded by BLM lands with over 3500' of BLM border. The land is framed by inspiring red rock buttes and scenic red rock formations towering above the hillsides in the adjacent BLM land. The land is covered with juniper and piñon trees with generous meadow space for endless recreational activities or horse facilities. The seasonal creek bottoms are lined with some majestic cottonwood trees providing some summer shade. At 6000 feet elevation, enjoy year around comfort with the low humidity in this comfortable semi-arid climate. You can enjoy an average of 260 days of sunshine per year with average July high temperatures around 86 degrees, and January high temperatures averaging in the mid- 40's. With only 74 days of precipitation, 13 inches of average annual rainfall, and 43 inches of annual snowfall, this ranch will provide you with comfortable year-round living. The property is easily accessible year-round by a county-maintained road.

Location - 1 hour from Colorado Springs

Shaws Park Ranches East is conveniently located just 1 hour southwest of Colorado Springs and just 3 miles north of State Highway 50, on Fremont County Road 69. The ranch is only 10 minutes from Cañon City, 2 hours from Denver, 1 ½ hours to Monarch ski resort, and approximately 2 hours to world class skiing in Breckenridge. Cañon City offers all the essential amenities you might need including a hospital, BLM land offices, and all of the major big box retail stores.

Recreational Opportunities

Ideal for year-around outdoor activities, Shaws Park Ranches East offers trophy mule deer hunting, hiking, horseback riding, ATV riding, dirt biking and more on this private 109-acre property. Nearby recreation venues include the Royal Gorge and Royal Gorge train ride for an amazing scenic and dining experience. You can also enjoy rafting and fly-fishing trips in the nearby Arkansas River which is less than 10 minutes from the ranch. The adjacent BLM lands include thousands of acres of trails for ATV and horse riding, and miles of hiking trails and trout fishing in Four Mile Creek. This ranch can provide unlimited recreational opportunities.

Water Rights

Shaws Park Ranches East does not own any water rights. Colorado law does allow an owner to drill a well on parcels greater than 35 acres in size which could allow for two wells if the owner decided to create separate parcels. Any mineral rights owned by Shaws Park Ranch Ranches East will be conveyed with the property, but Seller is not representing ownership.

Agricultural Zoning

Shaws Park Ranches East is zoned agricultural resulting in low property taxes. The real estate taxes for 2025 were $9.24. The rancher will run cattle on land thru 2026. Fremont County also has reasonable building requirements, especially for agricultural buildings. Electric utility lines run through the property providing you the ability to tap into power at many sites within the ranch. There are no covenants on the property, but deed restrictions will apply to prevent commercial activities and junk being stored on land.