Land for Sale in Hartsel, Colorado

This 42-acre parcel is zoned agricultural now and it will remain zoned agricultural after it sells. Access to the property is less than a half mile to a paved road - US24E. It is less than two miles to the unincorporater town of Hartsel where there is a fire department, a post office, an ambulance service, a convenience store for snacks and gasoline and a pizza shop. The property has a well with a hand pump and a septic system. Hartsel is in the center of Colorado, about two hours southwest of Denver and about one hour east of Colorado Springs. This property is in the South Park National Heritage Area with a rich history - home to indigenous people, the movement west during the 1800s, abundant wildlife . . . . Local folk lore is that Kit Carson sat on the big rock on this property and watched Indian tribes fight over the bison herds that roamed the fields north of the property. Bison still roam the area but in ranches and they are raised for the market. The area is known for an abundance of recreational opportinities - gold medal trout fishing, white water rafting, hiking, biking, skiing and hunting. Pike National Forest is a few miles to the east and San Isabel National Forest is a few miles to the west. Shopping, dining out and rafting is available about 45 minutes west at Buena Vista. This property will make someone a great location for a nice log home in Colorado or a good place to escape the city in the mountains.