
Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Cañon City, Colorado
Ponderosa Trl, Cañon City, CO 81212
Tucked away in the cooler mountain country of Southern Colorado, this property offers the kind of peace and freedom that's getting harder to find. You're only about 40 minutes from both Canon City and Westcliffe, making it easy to run to town for supplies, a good meal, or local events while still enjoying the privacy of your own mountain retreat. Colorado Springs Airport is roughly two hours away, and Denver can be reached in about three hours, making this an easy weekend getaway from the Front Range.
It is a forested 35.18-acre mountain retreat. Nestled between beautiful rocky hills and with BLM and National Forest land in close reach. The area is a hunter's paradise (with the proper license) on your property or the 480 acres of state land Griffin Ranch Road Users Group leases with endless opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and outdoor adventure. Enjoy views of the Sangre d Christo Vistas and the rocky Wet Mountains. They provide a picturesque backdrop for your camping or a future home. The land includes beautiful ponderosa and pinion trees, adding to its natural charm. Whether you are coming to camp during the summer or build your dream home the property features a blend of level building areas, gentle slopes, rock outcroppings, and native trees, creating multiple options for siting a custom residence with privacy and commanding views.
Griffin Ranch is a gated community with fully maintained roads. It has walk-in access to 480 acres of Colorado State Trust Land with private ranch access only. Great place to recreate, hike and hunt. No covenants,. There is a Griffin Ranch Road Users Group to maintain the common area roads and gates. There is also private hiking access to Grape Creek. Trash is by subscription. There is a cattle lease on all 81 properties within the GRRUG.
Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of paradise in this rural location.
- Listed by Jan Mueller, (303) 962-4272, Your Castle Real Estate
Location
- Street address
- Ponderosa Trl
- County
- Fremont County
- Zip code
- 81212
- Community
- Oak Creek Mountain Ranch - Griffin Ranch
- School district
- Canon City RE-1
- Elevation
- 8,050 feet
Directions
From Canon City Highway 50 go south on 9th Avenue to the round-about then right on Elm Ave then Left on
CR143-Oak Creek Grade. Drive to about mile marker 13.5 and turn RIGHT on Grape Creek Access BLM Rd 6227 and go about 1 mile then LEFT at the rock that says Helllgate Way South and has OCMR on the gate. Punch in the 4 digit codet code to open gate. Take your first left on Ponderosa Trail to sign on left and driveway to building site. Property on left. ONX mapping is a great help.
Property details
- Acreage
- 35.14 acres
- Zoning
- AG
- Access
- Easement
- MLS #
- REcolorado 3362963
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $14
Expenses
- Homeowner Association Fee
- $1,000 annually
Parcels
- 99924241
Legal description
SUBD: OAK CRK MTN RCH F2 A PARCEL 19 OAK CREEK MOUNTAIN RANCH FIL 2 AMENDED REF FROM 999-22-443
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Subtype
- Unimproved Land
- Current Use
- Vacant
- Possible Use
- Residential
- Ownership
- Individual
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
- Exclusions
- None
- Possession
- Closing/DOD
Community
- Association
- Griffin Ranch Road Users Group
- Amenities
- Gated, Trail(s)
- Fee Includes
- Reserves, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
Lot
- Dimensions
- 1509880
- Vegetation
- Brush, Grassed, Heavily Wooded, Natural State, Pine, Pinon Pines, Wooded
- Road Frontage
- Easement, Private Road, Year Round
- Road Surface
- Gravel
- Road Responsibility
- Private Maintained Road, Road Maintenance Agreement
- View
- Mountain(s), Valley
- Well Type
- Not Drilled
- Well Usage
- Household w/ Livestock
- Features
- Corner Lot, Many Trees, Meadow
Exterior
- Parking
- Unpaved
- Fencing
- None
- Horses Allowed
- Yes
- Equestrian
- Well Allows For
Structure
- Water
- Well
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Available |
| Water | Private Well | Available |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | New listing | $249,900 | — | REcolorado |



























