33339 Oak Mesa Rd., Hotchkiss, CO 81428 - Delta County

Grand Mesa Ranch is one of the most unique, private, and scenic properties in the North Fork area. Located in Hotchkiss, Colorado, this ranch contains 4,338 acres and sits between 7,800’-9,200’ in elevation.   GMU 52 & 521 Landowner Elk & Mule Deer Tags 136 acre-feet of Unencumbered Water Rights 3.5 miles of Live Water  Conservation Easement with Building Opportunities  5 Historic Cabins  Borders BLM  Located in GMU 52 & 521, this ranch is permitted over-the-counter landowner elk tags with bulls in the impressive 280-340 range. This county is known for its trophy Mule deer, and this property qualifies for landowner Mule deer tags as well through the application process. This property would also make an incredible summer pasture for cow-calf pairs, with a continuous source of stock water supplied by Jay Creek that spans the length of the ranch. Water resources are vital in Colorado for agriculture and recreation, and Grand Mesa Ranch boasts abundant access to both. The property possesses a substantial 136 acre-feet of unencumbered water rights, 3.5 miles of live water, a 15-acre reservoir, nine ponds, and two lakes, ensuring a consistent and reliable water supply. A significant aspect that distinguishes this property is the conservation easement that protects this ranch for posterity and has created a haven for the wildlife that calls this ranch home. This ensures that Grand Mesa Ranch remains the scenic beauty it is today for generations to come and for the bear, elk, mule deer, mountain lions, and numerous bird species found here. If having over 4,300 acres of your own private land to enjoy wasn’t enough, Grand Mesa Ranch offers an additional appeal- its proximity to public lands. This ranch adjoins approximately 21,000 acres of BLM property on three sides. For those seeking further exploration, the Grand Mesa National Forest is conveniently located less than one mile away, offering 325,000 acres and endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. The Grand Mesa is recognized as the largest flat-topped mountain in the world. In addition to offering hiking and mountain biking on its extensive trail network, it is renowned for trout fishing in its many lakes and streams.