Here's your chance to own a nice little ranch that borders National Forest! Located in the High Plains of South Park near Hartsel Colorado is a beautiful 482+/- acre ranch. Original homestead cabins are still present and strategically located by a good spring that historically watered the homesteaders! There are a number of other free-flowing springs positioned throughout the parcel that serve to draw wildlife from the adjacent public lands. Bordered by thousands of contiguous Pike National Forest lands to the East, this spectacular ranch provides 360-degree panoramic views! This is an ideal Colorado ranch for grazing and has the potential to divide into 35-acre parcels if desired.Domestic well permits may be obtained from the Colorado Division of Water Resources. The property contains access from the south and north and is off the grid for total potential privacy and self-sustainability. Walk out your door and into the bordering National Forest to hike, ATV and hunt on thousands of acres of public land. The property is an easy driving distance to Eleven Mile Reservoir, Tomahawk State Wildlife Area, Spinney Mountain Reservoir State Park, Fairplay, Buena Vista, Woodland Park, and Cripple Creek with fishing, skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, and numerous other recreational activities. Truly a beautiful piece of the Rocky Mountains! Landowner Elk and Deer tags are available along with preference points for an Antelope. Some water rights are included for this property. Hartsel (zip 80449), Colorado gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Hartsel (zip 80449) averages 90 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year. On average, there are 246 sunny days per year in Hartsel (zip 80449). The US average is 205 sunny days. Hartsel (zip 80449) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 90 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure. Weather Highlights Summer High: the July high is around 74 degrees Winter Low: the January low is 1 Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year Snow: averages 90 inches of snow a year