Cattle/Hay/Hunting Ranch for Sale in Salida, Colorado!

Salida Colorado Ranch for Sale – 192 ± Acres with Senior Water Rights and Historic Farmhouse

This 192-acre Salida, Colorado ranch is a rare opportunity combining expansive acreage, senior water rights, and abundant recreational potential just 15 minutes from downtown. Approximately 100 acres are irrigated using three shares of the North Fork Ditch, flowing into an on-ranch reservoir and delivered via buried pipeline to a center pivot and gated pipe, producing up to 245 tons of grass hay annually. The historic 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has been thoughtfully renovated while retaining its classic farmhouse charm. Multiple building sites and outbuildings—including a shop, cellar/meat processing room, older barn, and additional smaller structures—offer flexibility for future development. A secluded valley provides a rustic private campground with a cook shack, covered gazebo, horseshoe pits, and gravity-fed water with wiring ready for generator power. Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the large resident elk herd, fall and winter elk activity, 5 cow elk vouchers, and eligibility for the landowner preference drawing for deer and elk. With no conservation easement, covenants, or HOA, this property presents a unique combination of agricultural productivity, recreational opportunity, and residential potential in the heart of Colorado’s ranch country.

Property Features:

• 192-acre ranch located 15 minutes from downtown Salida, Colorado
• Senior water rights irrigating approximately 100 acres
• Three shares of the North Fork Ditch flowing into on-ranch reservoir
• Gravity-fed center pivot and gated pipe producing up to 245 tons of grass hay annually
• Historic 3-bedroom, 2-bath farmhouse with renovated interior
• Multiple building sites for homes or structures
• Outbuildings include shop, cellar/meat processing room, older barn, and additional structures
• Secluded valley with private campground, cook shack, covered gazebo, and horseshoe pits
• Gravity-fed water system and generator-ready electrical wiring for campground
• Large resident elk herd with fall/winter activity
• 5 cow elk vouchers and eligibility for landowner preference drawing for deer and elk
• No conservation easement, covenants, or HOA restrictions

Things to Do in Salida Colorado – Rafting, Hiking, Fishing, and Elk Hunting

Salida, Colorado, offers world-class outdoor recreation that perfectly complements this 192-acre ranch. The Arkansas River, just minutes from the property, is renowned for its whitewater rafting and kayaking, drawing enthusiasts from across the country. Mountain biking and hiking are abundant, with miles of trails in the nearby San Isabel National Forest and Collegiate Peaks Wilderness providing scenic routes for all skill levels. Anglers will find prime fly fishing opportunities in the Arkansas River and surrounding high-country streams, home to trophy trout. For hunting and wildlife enthusiasts, the area features abundant elk and deer populations, with the ranch itself offering resident elk herds and access to Colorado Game Management Units for big game hunting. These top recreational opportunities make Salida, Colorado, a year-round destination for adventure, nature, and outdoor living.