3 Parcels of Land in Collbran, CO
Hard to find Colorado vacant land in Collbran with irrigation, pasture, hay ground and divided into 3 parcels for a total of 133+ acres. Beautiful views of Battlement and Sunnyside Mountain ranges, Plateau Valley and the Bookcliffs with the wild horse sanctuary on the horizon.
Grand Mesa National Forest, aka the largest flattop mountain of the world, looms in the background of these 3 parcels of land in Collbran. Privacy and quiet in this secluded area with easy, year-round access. Property is close to the community of Mesa, Molina and the historic western town of Collbran that offers the small-town atmosphere of services to meet residential needs, friendly information or just a neighborly visit. From the I-70 corridor drive scenic Hwy 65, aka the Grand Mesa scenic byway, through the Plateau Canyon that follows Plateau Creek where Big Horn Sheep can be seen on the rocky ledges and where the Bald Eagles fly in the blue skies.
Continue on country roads winding through sprawling ranches and residential acreages with more wildlife viewing. Bring your vision and build your dream home in Western Colorado. Irrigation from Vega and shares from Cottonwood Creek will transfer with these 3 parcels of land in Collbran. The property has historically produced hay. Build your dream home with easy, year-round access and just minutes from Powderhorn Ski Resort. Come check out this acreage with amazing views and near all the outdoor recreation Colorado provides.
COLORADO WESTERN SLOPE AREA
History is alive with homestead ranches and generational ranching families in the Plateau Valley area. The community of Mesa offers restaurants, a community center, salon, churches, PO, RV Park with a C-store and cabin rentals, local produce market, fire department, and lots of friendly residents. The nearby historic western town of Collbran offers even more services and events throughout the year. Highway 330 is the main throughway with local and tourist traffic. Nearby Collbran is a historical town with some of the original structures founded in 1908.
Many of these buildings present an old time western front along with modern building to house the businesses– a bank, grocery store, post office, restaurants, a fitness center, library, gift shops, motels, auditorium, churches, hardware store, police and fire department, realty office, a weed control service, Forest Service, a feed and supply store, automotive store, schools, medical and emergency clinic, vet services, therapy center and diner that offer additional services for the communities. 4H and FFA and school events are supported with commitment and enthusiasm from everyone. Area activities include Collbran Heritage Days, Cowboy Christmas, many rodeos, and an occasional cattle drive through town and country roads.
A short scenic drive to I-70 takes you to Grand Junction with adjoining towns of Palisade, Clifton, Grand Junction, and Fruita that span several miles along I-70 with major shopping, colleges, schools, hospitals, regional airport, and more amenities for residential and business needs. Stop at any one of the museums or visitor centers to learn more about the history and what the region has to offer. The area is known for its mild winters, sunny days, and all year recreation from the high desert to the nearby mountaintops.
COLORADO RECREATION
The Western Slope of Colorado offers a variety of recreation for all interests and ages. Nearby Highway 65, aka as the scenic byway over Grand Mesa National Forest, is the world’s largest flattop mountain. With over 300 lakes, Grand Mesa offers fishing and boating, campgrounds, and lodges, hunting districts, hiking, ATV, and biking trails, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Birdwatching and wildlife viewing provide photographic opportunities for the professional or amateur photographer.
Powderhorn Ski Resort offers winter and summer activities. Enjoy all skill levels on the slopes with skiing, snowboarding in the winter and biking, hiking trails in the summer. A lodge, condos, restaurant, and many other attractions add to the resort fun. Travel Highway 330 to Collbran and the Vega State Park. Enjoy year-round recreational activities.
Camping sites, hiking trails and mountain ranges surround Vega Reservoir offering fishing and boating, or a chance to view and relax along the shore of rippling clear mountain waters behind the Vega dam. Vega Lodge offers cabin rentals, a restaurant, and much more. Highway 65 winds through the scenic Plateau Canyon to access I-70 and the high deserts surrounding Grand Junction and adjoining communities known for hiking and biking trails, dinosaur digs, sports events, seasonal festivals, golf courses and country clubs, and farmer’s markets. Find many challenges with the popular wheeling on the Jeep trails in the area.
