27048 County Rd 12

Tucked into the heart of Colorado’s rugged high country, Anthracite Creek Ranch offers 60.47± acres of true mountain solitude, recreation, and year-round access. Centered around a classic A-frame cabin, this turnkey property is the ideal blend of comfort, wildlife, and adventure, ready to enjoy from day one as a hunting or fishing basecamp, family retreat, recreational property or legacy mountain getaway. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath cabin is fully furnished and well-equipped with power, a private water well, and septic system. Warm, rustic, and inviting, it serves as a perfect home base after days spent exploring the surrounding mountains, creeks, and trails. A defining feature of the ranch is approximately 1,500± feet of Anthracite Creek flowing through the property. This live water corridor provides excellent fish habitat and attracts a strong population of wildlife including elk, mule deer, and turkey, all of which frequent the ranch and nearby public lands. The property is ideally situated near the Munsey Trail and Dark Canyon Trail systems, opening direct access to some of the most scenic and remote backcountry in western Colorado. From the ranch, enjoy endless opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, ATV riding, snowmobiling, hunting, and fishing. Fall colors along the Kebler Pass Road are a must see destination which is only a a few mils past the property. For hunters, Anthracite Creek Ranch sits along the boundary of GMU 521 and GMU 53, with County Road 12 serving as the dividing line. This unique location provides access to two highly sought-after units known for strong populations of elk, mule deer, black bear, and turkey. In the summer months, take a scenic drive up the road to the iconic mountain town of Crested Butte for dining, and culture, or head down valley to Paonia for everyday essentials, local agriculture, and community charm. With views of the Ragged Mountains and a setting that feels both remote and accessible, Anthracite Creek Ranch delivers the essence of Colorado mountain living, private, wild, and deeply connected to the land. Whether you’re seeking a turnkey recreational property, a premier hunting basecamp, or a long-term investment in Colorado land, Anthracite Creek Ranch is a rare opportunity in a highly desirable mountain corridor.