Martin Creek Ranch sits at 8700 feet above sea level nestled in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains of Southern Colorado. Rarely do properties like this come on the market, with access to thousands of acres of landlocked public land behind locked gate. This property is accessible year round where County Road 574 dead ends at the entrance of this incredible recreational paradise!LandThis ranch sits at the base of Iron Mountain on it's Northwest slope just North of the renowned Trinchera Ranch which bounds public lands South of Martin Creek Ranch. Completely surrounded and protected by the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. The center of the ranch sits in the Martin Creek drainage which flows right through the middle of the property. The mountains rise quickly to the East and West, but the valley floor rises gradually with a gentle slope all the way to the base of Iron Mountain's West slope at nearly 9500 feet above sea. In this valley there is a nice two track road that dissects the middle of the property all the way up through to the Southern boundary of the property. From the Southern Boundary of the property that road continues all the way through the 640 acre state school section lease. Which will transfer to the new owner. There is NO PUBLIC ACCESS for this 640 acre state lease. The current owner controls all access to this lease. Behind this lease there is access to +/-3400 acres of additional landlocked to the public, Bureau of Land Management public land. There are no public roads that provide access to this land, as it is landlocked behind private property. The ranch consists of mature very large Spruce, Fir, and Aspen trees interlaced with small meadows found throughout the property and lease. Excellent habitat for elk and mule deer. ImprovementsMartin Creek Ranch has a nice large Cleary pole building which has been spray foam insulated. Including concrete floors large enough for most any toy out there! Most RVs and trailers will fit nicely. The pole building has been partially finished and includes a 3/4 bathroom (shower, sink, and toilet) with wall mounted gas powered heaters (1 in the bathroom and 1 in the kitchen). Tankless on demand hot water heater. A full kitchen with dinette, to include a sink, oven, and refrigerator. The pole building is off grid, but includes multiple portable (movable) solar panels with portable power inverters. Also included is a diesel generator when you want the convenience of pushing a button for electricity. Water is supplied to the pole building by a permitted water well producing 5 GPM. There is also a fully engineered septic system with leach field. Included with the sale, a washer and dryer, all furnishings will come with the property (couch, kitchen table with chairs, and movable shelves). Martin Creek has several man made ponds which could be aerated and stocked with fish as they are supplied by fresh flowing water from the creek. Water rights are owned by Martin Creek Ranch through a water court decree from Martin Creek. Please request a description of these water rights if you'd like to know more. RecreationThe elk hunting on this ranch is remarkable during the early seasons. Many different bulls live here in bachelor groups throughout the summer and into the early rut. As the year goes on these bulls come and go as they please, but it truly is a big bull bachelor pad! I know of few other places in CO with the quality of trophy bull elk found on this property. The trail camera photos speak for themselves! The elk have everything they need here, feed, cover, water, and security in spades. There is no where else where you can find bulls like this in a over the counter unit. Over the counter bull elk tags can be purchased for the Archery season, 2nd, and 3rd rifles seasons. Other trophy animals found here include, large black bears, big muley bucks, and wild turkeys. This ranch could also make for a great place for cross country skiing with a nice downhill section found on the main road through the property. Hiking is incredible here, all the way up to the top of Iron Mountain. Views of these breathtaking mountains will leave you wanting to call this ranch home! Water/Mineral Rights & Natural ResourcesWater rights have been decreed by court order for Martin Creek which flows through the ranch. There are multiple ponds which have been built to retain water for the ranch. These ponds were built in a thoughtful way, to improve habitat for local wildlife. LocationLocated 1 hour 20 minutes South of Pueblo. 2 hours 20 minutes South of Colorado Springs. 3 hours 20 minutes South of Denver. 30 minutes NW of Walsenburg. 10-15 minutes West of Gardner. 30 minutes West of I-25. Conveniently located with year round access via County Road. More HD photos coming soon, including aerial drone shots. CO- Brokers Welcome