Recreational Land for Sale in Rifle, Colorado

As dawn breaks, the canyons ring with the reverberating calls of trophy elk, while gobbles ripple through the draws, filling the crisp morning air and setting the stage for an unforgettable hunt. Framed by the Roan Cliffs and showcasing ridges, multiple wallows, springs, and deep canyons that create dramatic scenery. Elk Wallows Ranch is ideal for hunting and outdoor recreation!

Land

Pound for pound Elk Wallows Ranch is an a extraordinary ranch and with direct road access into thousands of acres of limited accessed BLM lands, Elk Wallows Ranch is unmatched! Spanning 1,074 +/- acres, Elk Wallows Ranch boasts just over a quarter mile of Highway 13 frontage, providing convenient year-round access with power, waiting to turn your dreams into a reality. While the property shines as a premier hunting and recreational retreat, it also supports agricultural uses, providing excellent grazing during spring, summer, and fall.

The ranch comprises varied terrain, from rugged ridgelines and sweeping draws to dramatic canyons that ascend toward the Roan Cliffs. Expansive meadows are embraced by elevated ridges, dotted with dense oak thickets, stands towering pines, vibrant quaking aspens, pinyon‑junipers, and stretches of sagebrush flats. Nearly half a mile of Government Creek winds through the ranch, enhancing both the scenery and habitat.

Wildlife thrives across this pristine landscape, offering unmatched hunting experiences. Elk Wallows Ranch is located within GMU 32, which supports healthy populations of elk, deer, turkeys, bears, grouse, and more. Over-the-counter elk tags are available for multiple seasons, while land owner deer vouchers are available through LPP. Turkey tags are available in both spring and fall. With such a diversity of game, hunters can expect exceptional results!

Location

Elk Wallows Ranch is conveniently located between Rifle and Meeker. Rifle, the closest town, provides grocery stores, hardware stores, dine-in restaurants and fast food options, convenience stores, a hospital, and a variety of other amenities. Meeker, approximately 30 minutes north, offers grocery and hardware stores, restaurants, a hospital, and gas stations, providing alternatives depending on travel direction.

For additional recreation, Glenwood Springs is about 30 minutes from Rifle and is home to the Glenwood Hot Springs, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, and downtown attractions. Two airports, Grand Junction Regional Airport (Grand Junction) and Eagle County Regional Airport (Gypsum), are within roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes, both offering commercial services.