Central Colorado Acreage

Farm Description

This 42.9 acres of vacant land is situated in the heart of Colorado. The unique landscape sprawls out just minutes north of Highway 24. The gently rolling hills ripple with tranquility and privacy on a road that has little traffic. Enjoy the 360-Degree panoramic views of blue sky and snow-capped mountains on the horizon. The bare land is a blank canvas ready to display any vision you may have. Build a getaway cabin or invest in your dream home and never worry about running out of things to do. The central location puts you within three hours to almost all locations in Colorado. Park your RV, and camp out under the countless stars while a campfire crackles. The property is close to Spinney, Eleven Mile, Tarryall, and Dream Stream Reservoirs. Bring your boat and fishing pole for hours of basking in the glow of the sun and making cherished memories.

Local Area

In the heart of Colorado lies Hartsel. Hartsel was founded in 1880 and named after Samuel Hartsel, a local cattle rancher and farmer. South Platte River flows through town and attracts anglers to its Gold Medal fishing waters. The area supports recreational activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, and camping.

Area Attractions

South Platte River

The pristine waters of the South Platte River form in the South Park grasslands in Park County. The river then flows for 439 miles and through 7 dams. After it flows out of Spinney Mountain Reservoir, the South Platte River flows into Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir. This stretch is known as the Dream Stream because of its epic fishing. Anglers take advantage of the Gold Medal fishing and can also enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, or utilizing other non-motorized watercraft on certain portions of the river.

Antero Reservoir

Antero Reservoir was formed after the first dam was constructed in 1909 on the South Platte River. The reservoir is approximately fifteen minutes from the town of Hartsel, Colorado. Situated in South Park, the area is a scenic basin near Pike National Forest. The reservoir is comprised of 2,500 surface acres where visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, camping, hiking, and ice fishing in the winter months.

Spinney Mountain Reservoir

Spinney Mountain Reservoir is in Spinney Mountain State Park which offers fishing, boating, hiking, hunting, and sailboarding. This reservoir attracts anglers for its Gold Medal fishing. Trophy-sized trout and northern pike can be caught with flies or lures only. Wildlife is abundant so hunting is fruitful whether it be mule deer, waterfowl, jackrabbits, or coyotes.

Eleven Mile Reservoir

This large reservoir of 7,662 surface acres draws anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can boat, fish, ice skate in winter, hike, or bike. There are over five miles of trails to venture out on. Bird watchers can delight in observing the migratory birds during their flight season. Anglers can cast away for goldfish trout, northern pike, kokanee salmon, and carp.