$3,300,000
$6,000 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 550 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
3312 306 County RdParachute, CO 81635
Ranch · MLS 11742200 · Listed 176 days ago (May 11, 2026)
Livestock and grazing · Hay and forage · 215 irrigated acres reported · Farm and ranch details
For sale: Listed for sale and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this property
A Livestock Ranch with Live Water and Recreation Buck Mesa Ranch has been operated historically as a cattle ranch, and the infrastructure reflects it. Approximately 215 acres of irrigated hay meadows mostly under sprinkler, and supported by water rights from Wallace Creek. Mountain Views in Every Direction Ranch elevations range from 5,700 to 6,600 feet, climbing from creek bottoms through rolling irrigated pastures into cedar, piñon, and oak. The topography offers level, sloped, and rolling ground - opening up multiple potential building sites with nearby power and commanding views toward: >The White River National Forest to the south >The Bookcliffs to the north >Wallace Creek and its cottonwood corridor >Open valley floor and surrounding mountain ranges The mix of irrigated meadow, mountain timber, and creek bottom creates the kind of visual variety that simply doesn't exist on most Western ranches at this price point. Trophy-Class Big Game in GMU 42 Buck Mesa Ranch sits within Game Management Unit 42, one of the more accessible big game units on the Western Slope. The unit qualifies for over-the-counter elk tags during 2nd and 3rd Rifle seasons and is eligible for landowner deer vouchers annually - a meaningful advantage for owners who want a reliable hunt without burning preference points. The current owners have harvested a handful of 200\" plus class bucks with several in the 190\" range. Elk lives on the ranch all year long and the bull quality trends around the 300\" range. Hunting opportunity on the property includes: >Elk - Heavy migration onto the ranch and through this corridor as October and November progress, with strong public-land overflow from adjoining BLM and White River National Forest >Mule deer - Resident and migratory populations, with annual landowner voucher eligibility >Black bear - Healthy populations across the surrounding piñon-juniper and oak country >Turkey - Phenomenal spring hunting along the creek bottoms and timbered draws For Buyers Who Value Optionality The true strength of Buck Mesa Ranch lies in its flexibility. A buyer can choose to: Continue operating it as a producing cattle and hay ranch Run it as a private family hunting and recreation property Build a primary or seasonal residence on one of multiple potential homesites Combine working agriculture with recreational and lifestyle use This kind of diverse, multi-use Western Slope ranch - with live water, irrigation, and OTC hunting - is increasingly rare in the Colorado market. A Long-Term Western Slope Asset Buck Mesa Ranch represents the increasingly scarce combination of working agriculture, live water, public-land access, and trophy hunting in a single, contiguous Colorado offering. Whether held as a legacy property, a working cattle operation, or a private recreation retreat, the ranch is positioned to deliver lasting value across every dimension that matters to a serious land buyer.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Farm and ranch details
Listing-reported, not independently certified. These details come from the listing's own fields and description. Farms and Ranches has not inspected the property, measured acres, tested soil or water, or reviewed permits. Confirm everything with Reese Lovell of Reese Lovell and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | RanchFarms and ranches: Listed by the MLS as a farm or ranch, or land with reported agricultural improvements such as barns, stables or fencing. |
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| Why it qualifies | Agricultural use reported in the listing · How listings qualify |
| Reported use | Livestock and grazing, Hay and forage |
| Total acreage | 550 acres (as reported) |
| Reported land breakdown |
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| Home included | No home reported |
Reported buildings, water and land features
- Fencing (listing fencing field)Fencing is reported. The listing does not describe its type, extent or condition unless the description says so.
- Agricultural zoning reported (listing zoning field)The listing reports agricultural zoning. Confirm permitted uses and any restrictions with the local planning office.
- Hay ground (listing description)
- Pasture (listing description)
- Creek or spring (listing description)
- Timber or woods (listing description)
Not reported here and never inferred: yields, income, stocking rates or carrying capacity, water rights, transferable permits, organic certification, equipment or livestock included in the sale, and whether a building can be used or a site built on. Report a wrong classification.
Facts
- List price
- $3,300,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 550 acres
- County
- Garfield County
- MLS number
- 11742200
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Land details reported by the listing
- Fencing
- Fenced
Features
Lot
- Sprinklers In Front
Location
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Price and status history
Changes observed by Farms and Ranches in MyStateMLS data since Oct 30, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.
Buyer checklist
Questions worth investigating for any farm or ranch purchase. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.
- Legal accessIs there deeded or recorded access to a public road, and are there easements across the land (or that the land relies on)?
- Water rights and wellsA well, pond, creek or irrigation system does not by itself establish a legal right to use the water. Ask for the water right, permit or registration documents and test the well.
- Leases and tenanciesAre there farm, grazing, hunting, CRP, oil and gas or wind leases? Some survive a sale or require notice before they end.
- Soil and usable landHow many acres can actually be cropped or grazed? Check the NRCS soil survey and get a current lab soil test for the use you plan.
- RestrictionsZoning, conservation easements, deed restrictions, HOA rules, floodplain and wetland rules can limit what you can do.
- Building conditionBarns, fences, wells and septic systems need inspection; a listed building may not suit a commercial or livestock use.
- UtilitiesPower, water, septic capacity, internet and road maintenance: who provides them and at what cost.
- What is included in the saleEquipment, growing crops, stored hay, livestock, irrigation equipment, permits and farm program contracts are often separate. Get it in writing.
Explore this area's farming resources
Regional guidance for Garfield County, CO. It describes the area, not this property: it does not say this land suits any crop or use.
- Regional overview and local referrals for Garfield County
- Colorado State University Extension (county offices and local specialists)
- Colorado State University Soil, Water and Plant Testing Laboratory (soil testing) · other soil testing options
- NRCS Web Soil Survey (mapped soils; a map is not a soil test)
- All farm resources for Colorado
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of Reese Lovell. Listing agent: Reese Lovell. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Jul 29, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.