Rough Diamond Ranch

Chromo, Colorado (Archuleta County)
$17,000,000
420 +/- Deeded Acres

420± acres of diverse mountain landscape with timbered hillsides and lush open meadows

A stunning 420-acre private retreat with a completely renovated home, guest home, four ponds, exceptional water rights, and excellent habitat for big game animals in unit 78.
Featuring
Read Less
Read More
  • 420± acres of diverse mountain landscape with timbered hillsides and lush open meadows
  • Four newly constructed ponds – some with trophy-caliber trout
  • Significant senior water rights from multiple ditches, keeping ponds full year-round and meadows in pristine condition
  • 4,216 sq. ft. main residence and 864 sq. ft. guest home with attached barn, both fully renovated
  • Improved roads and trails for seamless access throughout the ranch
  • Located in Big Game Unit 78, with elk, mule deer, turkey, blue grouse, and a number of other game species
Introduction
Read Less
Read More

Just 25 miles south of Pagosa Springs, Rough Diamond Ranch lies in the heart of the Navajo River Valley, surrounded by the striking beauty of the southern San Juan Mountains. Here, alpine meadows meet stands of aspen and ponderosa pine, while the peaks of the Continental Divide rise in the distance. Set against the backdrop of the San Juan Mountains and alive with wildlife, the ranch offers an uncommon blend of privacy, natural beauty, and year-round adventure.

Lay of the Land
Read Less
Read More

Overview

Incredible ranch property located in one of Colorado’s most picturesque valleys.

Improvements:

A +/- 4,216sf  primary residence with 5 beds & 4.5 baths as well as a +/-864 sf guest house attached to a 1,200sf garage. All buildings were updated and renovated in 2023.  A new 10” water line was recently installed to distribute water to the various ponds throughout the property. 

Location:

15 minutes east of Chromo and 45 minutes south of Pagosa Springs. Wolf Creek Ski area is within an hour’s drive from the ranch.

Climate:

Chromo, CO sits at 7,000 feet with a classic Rocky Mountain climate – cold snowy winters, mild summers averaging in the 70s, and colorful transitions in spring and fall.

 

 

Sporting Features
Read Less
Read More

Overview

The ranch has been meticulously cared for in order to maximize comfort as well as recreational potential of the land. Multiple ponds and stock tanks allow for a reliable water supply for the elk and mule deer that frequent the area. An improved road system throughout the ranch also allows for excellent accessibility to all corners of the property.

Hunting

Rough Diamond Ranch sits in GMU 78, and qualifies for the landowner preference program.

Fishing

Numerous stocked ponds that are deep enough to hold fish throughout the winter and access to a private stretch of the Navajo River.

Recreation

Recreational pursuits at the Rough Diamond Ranch are abundant, including hunting, fishing, ATV, horseback, hiking, biking, skiing, and more.

Ranch Attributes
Read Less
Read More

Water Rights

Significant adjudicated water rights from multiple ditches. Specifics available upon request.

Conservation Value

The property does not have any existing conservation easements.

Contact Brokers

Willy's Thoughts on Rough Diamond Ranch

Rough Diamond Ranch is a rare find in the Chromo Valley—420 mountain luxury and year-round recreation in one of Colorado’s most breathtaking settings.

Share ThisRanch

Similar Properties

Six-S Ranch

Albion, Idaho (Cassia County)

$16,400,000
3,280 +/- Deeded Acres
  • The Six-S Ranch sits in an incredible “end of the road “setting in a north-facing valley.  The Albion Mountains that surround the ranch, provide a dramatic backdrop to an idyllic landscape. 
  • The ranch boasts year-round access, complete privacy, and is conveniently located minutes from the town of Albion. 
  • 2 major drainages, Marsh Creek & Land Creek, plus numerous springs, run year-round on the property.
  • 9 miles of the property’s 13-mile boundary abuts the Sawtooth National Forest.
  • The ranch is host to grazing cattle from springtime through late summer/fall.  Stock watering and irrigation rights associated with the ranch are included with the sale.
  • Moose, Mule Deer, Elk and a variety of other mammals and raptors call Six-S home.
  • Due to its year-round accessibility and topography, Six-S Ranch provides endless recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, skiing, horseback riding, and ATV’ing.
  • The property is located in Idaho’s Hunt Unit 55 and would be an ideal spot for a hunting camp and lodge.   The ranch qualifies for hunting tags under Idaho’s Landowner Appreciation program. 
Read More
Price Reduced

Yalgo Ranch

Telluride, Colorado (San Miguel County)

$18,000,000
1,429 +/- Deeded Acres
  • One of the last remaining private and intact ranches over 1,000 acres near Telluride
  • Only 12 miles from Telluride
  • With 2.25 miles of public land adjacency, including 0.75 miles along the Uncompahgre National Forest to the West, the ranch feels like a private inholding
  • Located in Game Management Unit 70, home to incredible elk and mule deer hunting
  • Frontage along Fall Creek
  • Atop the coveted Specie Mesa with unencumbered views of the San Juan Mountains
  • Unrestricted by a conservation easement

 

Read More
Price Reduced

Muddy Mountain Ranch

Casper, Wyoming (Natrona County)

$15,750,000
18,608 +/- Total Acres
  • Acreage: 18,608.35 +/- total acres:
    • 5,169.7 +/- Deeded Acres
    • 9,649 +/-  Leased Acres from BLM
    • 3,789.65 +/- State of Wyoming
  • Home: Custom luxury home newly built in 2021, with a vast open concept and panoramic views – 3,831 sqft, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, and oversized 3-car garage.
  • Capacity: Owner-rated for 600 cow/calf pairs year-round with supplemental feeding during the winter months. 
  • Hunting: Qualifies for landowner tags for elk, antelope, and deer. Located in the coveted limited-quota trophy elk unit, Area 19.
  • Infrastructure: Headquarters includes a heated shop, livestock barn, and corrals; an airplane hangar; and a grass airstrip. The outpost includes a recently constructed airplane hangar, corrals, and a livestock barn.
  • Utilities: Headquarters includes all needed utilities, and the outpost includes a new domestic and livestock well within the building compound, along with newly installed underground utilities extended to the property.
  • Location: Secluded, yet only 40 minutes to Downtown Casper, WY, and the Casper-Natrona County International Airport.
  • Area: Extremely close proximity to sought-after summer cabin and second home developments surrounding Casper and Casper Mountain.
  • No conservation easement.
Read More
Search
Filter Your Selection Below or Filter Ranches on Map
Ranch Status
Price Range

Adjust slider to see a specific price range.

Locations
Press to toggle on/off
Acreage

Adjust slider to see a specific acreage range.

Ranch Type
Press to toggle on/off
OR

Type any word of phrase to find relevant properties and articles (ex: "Trees Ranch" or "trophy elk")

Can't find your dream ranch? Click here for our Buyer Services