Telluride Mesa Ranch is a rare 2,080 deeded-acre offering located just 45 minutes from Telluride Mountain Village. Set on Beaver Mesa with panoramic views of the San Juan Mountains, including Little Cone and the Telluride ski area, this ranch presents a compelling mix of production, wildlife, and lifestyle value. The property is ideally suited for use as a recreational retreat, working ranch, or long-term investment with development potential.

• Trophy Hunting: Located in GMU 70 with over-the-counter elk tags for residents and landowner mule deer vouchers.
• Water Resources: Senior water rights and six registered ponds.
• Grazing Capacity: Historically supports 300 pairs for four months annually.
• Improvements: 1,408 square foot cabin, pipe corrals, and working pens.
• Development Potential: Three approved building envelopes within the conservation easement and 40 acres unencumbered by the conservation easement.
• Access & Location: 3 miles from year-round access and 45 minutes from Telluride.

Telluride Mesa Ranch offers prime hunting opportunities within Colorado Game Management Unit 70, one of the most sought-after areas in the state. Resident hunters benefit from over-the-counter elk tags for residents during the 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons, while archery seasons enjoy high success draw odds. The ranch has a proven record of producing bulls in the 300–350” range and trophy-class mule deer. In peak migration periods, over 500 head of elk have been observed on the property, underscoring its reputation as a vital habitat and travel corridor. Turkey and blue grouse are also abundant throughout the ranch’s varied terrain.

The ranch includes approximately 2,080 deeded acres, with roughly half irrigated by senior water rights out of the J&M Hughes Ditch. Six registered ponds enhance both agricultural and wildlife value. The ranch has traditionally run 300 head for four months per year, providing a dependable seasonal income through both grazing and outfitting operations.

Improvements include a 1,200 sqft. three-bedroom, two-bath ranch home with spring-fed water and commanding views of the surrounding peaks. Pipe corrals, working pens, and an internal road system support ongoing operations. A 3,000-foot airstrip is also located on the property, though it is not currently in use.

Protected by a Cattlemen’s Association conservation easement, the ranch retains the ability to build within three approved envelopes—perfect for private residences, guest homes, or a legacy estate. Located just three miles from year-round road access and 45 minutes from Telluride’s world-class skiing, dining, and air service, the ranch offers both seclusion and accessibility.

The eastern 700± acres of Telluride Mesa Ranch—including approximately 40± acres that are not subject to the existing conservation easement—are being offered separately at a listing price of $3,500,000.

Telluride Mesa Ranch is a rare opportunity to own a substantial, income-producing, and visually stunning ranch in one of Colorado’s most coveted regions. With its size, location, and mix of amenities, it’s a true legacy holding for generations to come.