Recreational Land for Sale in Meeker, Colorado

Nestled on 248 acres of predominantly flat land that eases into gently rolling terrain, the Wet Meadow Ranch presents an ideal setting for both ranching and development potential! Benefitting from over 1 mile of Highway 13 frontage and approximately half a mile of County Road 5, also known as the "Piceance Creek Road," this ensures year-round accessibility. Ranches of such nature within this general area don't appear often, so don't miss out!

Land

Characterized by it's moderate terrain and convenient location, the land features lush irrigated and sub-irrigated grasslands that are surrounded by sagebrush flats with pinyon-junipers sparsely scattered near the northern perimeter, resulting in excellent grazing ground! In addition, the property is perimeter fenced, further enhancing the opportunity for a successful ranching operation. With power infrastructure running throughout the ranch and extensive lengths of both Highway 13 and County Road 5 frontage, the potential for development is exceptional! As the winter arrives and wildlife migrate to the lower elevations, they may be frequently spotted residing on the ranch and nearby others until early spring.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the ranch's adjacency to BLM offering ample recreational opportunities such as hunting, ATV/off-roading, and hiking amidst the natural beauty. The surrounding environment, known for its abundant wildlife including but not limited to elk, deer, turkey, grouse, and bears makes it a sought-after hunting area!

Location

Although the ranch is located nearly the same distance between two towns, Meeker, CO is the closest which is only 20 minutes north of the property and has a hospital, gas stations, a grocery store, and restaurants. However, Rifle, CO is just over 20 minutes southeast of the ranch and has many more amenities such as dine-in restaurants, downtown shops, multiple convenient stores with gas stations, several hardware and grocery stores, and many more recreational opportunities. Glenwood Springs is also under 30 minutes east of Rifle and has the Glenwood Hot Springs, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, and many other downtown attractions.

For commercial air travel, there are two airports located within 2 hours from the ranch. One of them being Eagle County Regional Airport which is located in Gypsum, CO and the other being Grand Junction Regional Airport, located in Grand Junction, CO.