Jack Creek Ranch is a sprawling 276 acres with Jack Creek running down the valley bottom and diverse topography. The ranch has been in the same family for 80 years. There are numerous building sites with expansive views of Vallecito Lake and the surrounding mountains. The ranch ranges from 7,700-8,000 feet of elevation and has a mix of gamble oak, pines and aspens and grassy meadows. The ranch is just minutes away from Vallecito Lake and other basic amenities for dining, groceries and fuel. Vallecito Lake is a beautiful mountain lake that offers great fishing, boating and recreational opportunities. Vallecito Lake is teeming with trout, kokanee salmon, and both Northern and Walleye Pike. The ranch has historically been used for livestock grazing, hunting and recreational activities which are enhanced by miles of private ATV trails, allowing easy access to most of the ranch by ATV, 44, horseback, mountain bike or hiking. The ranch borders San Juan National Forest and offers excellent hunting opportunities for many species of game, ranging from elk, mule deer, black bear, mountain lion, turkey, and a variety of small game species. The ranch is conveniently located just 12 miles down the scenic Pine River Valley to Bayfield. Durango is just 35 minutes away and offers a wide range of dining options, shopping in the vibrant historic downtown and numerous activities for the entire family.

Recreation

The ranch borders the National Forest with vast amounts of public land to explore. The private network of ATV trails makes large parts of the ranch easily accessible, offering opportunities for a host of outdoor activities including miles of private ATV trails, hunting, hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding. Vallecito Lake is a beautiful mountain lake just a few minutes away and offers fishing, boating and recreational activities for the whole family. The ranch and bordering national forest provide great hunting opportunities for mule deer, elk, bear, turkey and much more.

Location

Jack Creek Ranch is just a few minutes from Vallecito Lake and the basic amenities for dining, groceries and fuel. Bayfield is about 12 miles away and Durango is about 35 minutes away with many great dining choices, shopping in the quaint historic downtown and all that Durango has to offer. The area is truly an outdoor lovers paradise with several ski resorts nearby, a multitude of lakes and mountain streams for fishing and vast amounts of public land to hike, mountain bike, horseback ride and Jeep and ATV trails that seem to be never ending.