
Recreational Land for Sale in Florissant, Colorado
Shelf Rd, Florissant, CO 80816
Experience the tranquility and natural beauty of this expansive 243.32-acre property! This unique property has road frontage off the historic Shelf Rd in the Southern Area of Teller County. Lying between Cañon City and Cripple Creek, it is an opportunity to own a slice of Colorado history. With over 1000 ft of elevation gain to the property, it is an amazingly diverse landscape that is sure to test the adventurer in you.
Road frontage - accessed via Shelf Rd. Encounter Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, Elk, Black Bear, Bobcats, Mountain Lions, and more right in your backyard. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature without leaving your property. With mixed forest habitat and authentic Rocky Mountain rock structures, this property boasts a variety of trees and plant life mixed amongst the jaw-dropping rock faces and slides, truly symbolic of this historical mining district of Teller County.
Just across the road lies miles of the clear flowing waters of Cripple Creek. Just a short drive to Pike National Forest, Pikes Peak SWA, and Beaver Creek Wilderness Study Area, ensuring countless hiking, fishing, camping, and more opportunities.
For the outdoor enthusiast, endless climbing, gravel biking, cycling, hiking, fishing, and recreational opportunities await. Get ready to explore the rugged terrain and scenic trails that this region is famous for. The beautiful red rocks of Shelf Rd include an incredible natural arch just a minute North of the property. Continue South on Shelf Rd for amazing small-water trout fishing in Four Mile Creek Canyon. Or climb the limestone rock walls at the Shelf Road Rock Climbing area.
Just a 10-minute drive to the town of Cripple Creek, 20 minutes to Victor, and one hour to Cañon City.
Take advantage of this extraordinary chance to make this idyllic property your own. Embrace the unique feel of the rock canyons of the Southern Area, surrounded by nature's finest, and start establishing your Colorado dream escape today!
- Listed by Rob Herrmann, (607) 351-7402, Whitetail Properties Real Estate
Location
- Street address
- Shelf Rd
- County
- Teller County
- School district
- Cripple Creek-Victor RE-1
- Elevation
- 7,547 feet
Directions
From Colorado Springs:
Follow US-24 W/W Hwy 24 to CO-67 S in Divide (26 mi), Continue on CO-67 S. Drive to Gold Camp Rd/Upper Gold Camp Rd
24 min (17.4 mi), Turn left onto CO-67 S (19 mi), Take Teller County Rd 88 to Shelf Rd
7 min (2.8 mi), Property will be on the left
From Cripple Creek:
Turn left onto CO-67 S (.2 mi), Take Teller County Rd 88 to Shelf Rd
7 min (2.8 mi), Property will be on the left
Property details
- Acreage
- 243.32 acres
- Zoning
- A-1
- MLS #
- REcolorado 9344811
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2022
- $3,508
Parcels
- 0003191
- 0003218
- 0003300
- 0003933
- 0004210
Legal description
11-16-70 10774 CYCLONE MS
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2/3/10/11-16-70 10813 MAJOR, MOONLIGHT MS
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3/10-16-70 10964 GOLDEN DAWN #3 MS
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2-16-70 14073 MADELINE POLLARD MS
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11-16-70 15334 SUNRISE 1-5, H M S, GROTON, BONNIE, BOHAC, J F F, NEW ENGLAND, MABEL E, WMB, EXTENSION, JASPER, WFL, EMS 1-4 MS
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2-16-70 15447 STORMY JACK MS
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2-16-70 15611 GEORGE W COOK, WINNER,KNOCKOUT MS
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Subtype
- Unimproved Land
- Current Use
- Vacant
- Possible Use
- Agricultural, Hunting, Residential
- Terms
- 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing/DOD
Location
- Incorporated
- No
Lot
- Vegetation
- Natural State
- Road Frontage
- Public
- Road Surface
- Dirt, Gravel
- Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- View
- Mountain(s)
- Waterfront
- Stream
- Well Type
- Not Drilled
- Rights
- Mineral Rights
- Features
- Borders Public Land, Historical District, Many Trees, Mountainous, Rock Outcropping, Sloped
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | New listing | $589,000 | — | REcolorado |








































