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Tucked into the high country near Mesa, Colorado, Bull Creek Ranch is a 355± acre mountain recreational property that combines conserved open land, proven big-game habitat, and a fully improved off-grid homestead. Roughly 270 acres are protected by a Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation conservation easement that preserves sweeping views and a critical wildlife corridor, while about 80 unencumbered acres, including a 6-acre building envelope, offer flexibility for residential and operational use. Sitting at 6,800' of elevation with year-round access, this turnkey ranch is ideal for buyers seeking off-grid living, sustainable self-reliance, and world-class Colorado elk and deer hunting.
Bull Creek Ranch enjoys a rare mix of seclusion and convenience. The property is rural and private, yet only a short 45-minute drive to Grand Junction, the largest hub in western Colorado, with shopping, dining, medical services, and a regional airport serving roughly 100,000 residents of the Grand Valley. Closer to home, the small communities of Mesa, Collbran, and Molina provide everyday necessities and dining just a few miles away. Powderhorn Ski Resort is minutes from the ranch and visible from the property, and the surrounding Grand Mesa-the largest flat-top mountain in the world with more than 300 lakes-offers endless year-round recreation on hundreds of thousands of acres of public land.
Bull Creek Ranch sits within Colorado Game Management Unit 421, a region known for its healthy elk and mule deer herds and quality big-game hunting. Wildlife is abundant, with consistent elk and mule deer populations using the ranch year-round and a strong hunting history that supports both archery and rifle seasons. The unit's tag opportunities and the property's proven track record make it a standout for hunters chasing bulls and mature mule deer bucks. The current owners run a successful guide and outfitting operation here, generating income through guided archery, rifle, and cow elk hunts-positioning the ranch for continued recreational enjoyment or a turnkey outfitting business.
The heart of the ranch is a thoughtfully developed off-grid compound anchored by a 2,200± sq ft main residence completed in 2020. Designed for comfort and self-sufficiency, the home features wood heat, a wood cook stove, refrigerator, microwave, washer and dryer, and solar hot water. A 1,000± sq ft guest house with a loft sleeps up to six, ideal for family, guests, or hunters. Additional improvements include a yurt, a walk-in cooler, and a well-equipped garage/shop that houses a substantial battery bank, 32 solar panels, and a 12-kW backup generator, all supported by a private water well. At 6,800' of elevation with easy year-round access, the property delivers dependable off-grid living without sacrificing convenience.
For buyers seeking an even larger holding, the adjoining Bull Basin Ranch-527 acres with irrigation water rights-is also available for purchase. Combining the two creates an expansive 882± acre western Colorado ranch, uniting exceptional hunting ground, conserved habitat, and off-grid living into one remarkable mountain property.
