Colorado Land for Sale near Royal Gorge
Owner Financing Available! (see details below)
Equidistant between Royal Gorge Bridge and the city of Westcliffe, this magical “combo” property provides a piece of the earth and the sky, with tall, forested mountaintops that provide clear, breathtaking views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains to the south, while majestically standing guard over a buildable meadow just below.
- Moutaintop Panoramic Views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
- Flat, Buildable Meadow
- Private Well On-Site
- Extensive Road Frontage
- No Deed Restrictions – Mobiles/Camping OK
- Partially Fenced
- Perfect Camping & Rec Destination
- Priced about 10% Below Market
This 20 acre mountain-and-meadow property is located approximately 45 minutes southwest of Cañon City, set in the heart of Colorado’s recreational and agricultural landscape and surrounded by stunning natural beauty. With the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range dominating the horizon and McClure Gulch providing a serene valley frequented by elk and other wildlife, the area offers majestic panoramic views and abundant opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. The property is easily accessed via almost 400 feet of road frontage on McClure Gulch Road and begins with a relatively flat meadow area that provides an excellent future homesite, or even potentially as a livestock area, and the boundary is already partially fenced. With the highly flexible R2 zoning here, you can build just about whatever you want, including mobile homes. Moving southwest, you’ll find a water well (for household use) before the terrain transitions into a steep and dramatic incline, elevating you to the upper portion of the property where jagged rock outcroppings and dense pine forest reveal expansive views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and McClure Gulch. You won’t just find breathtaking views up here, but also excellent hiking, hunting, and even a secondary cabin sites. Overall, this property is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, offering nearby access to the Arkansas River, Phantom Canyon, Great Sand Dunes National Park, and the iconic Royal Gorge just 39 minutes away.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email info@acretown.com if you have any questions or would like to make an offer.
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We’ve posted a lot of info below – including critical instructions for visiting the property – so please keep reading!
Best Deal in the Market – Check Zillow or Redfin and You’ll Agree!
After opening this map, you may see even more information about the area by clicking on Map Legend, then Overlays.
- CASH PRICE: $74,900
- OWNER FINANCED DEAL: $17k down, $938/month – No Bank, No Credit Check! (see full details in FINANCING section below)
- ADDRESS: 524 McClure Gulch Rd, Cotopaxi, CO, 81223
- SIZE: 20.03 acres
- GPS COORDINATES: 38.332189, -105.406552
- PARCEL #: 77012830
- ABRIDGED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Subd: Iron Mtn. Wilderness Lot 13 Unit 2 Tract B Iron Mountain Wilderness Manuf #93000 08 039
- FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION: view here
- PLAT MAP/FIELD NOTES SKETCH: view here (get County’s boundary/KML file here – opens in Google Earth)
- TITLE: General Warranty deed (clean – no back taxes, no liens)
- MINERAL RIGHTS: seller will convey all mineral rights it owns but a mineral rights reservation was recorded in 1969 by Allan Ellison, previous owner
- DIMENSIONS (approximate): starting at NE corner, 365′ S/SE (along road) x 90′ SE x 2245′ W x 408′ N x 2048′ E to POB
- FLOODPLAIN: approximately 0.13 acres at the NE corner (view floodplain/wetlands map here)
- WETLANDS: approximately 1.16 acre channel (view floodplain/wetlands map here)
- ELEVATION: 7299 feet at top, 6946 at bottom
- TERRAIN: mountainous to flat meadow at road
- CONDITION: undeveloped, wooded mountains, mostly cleared meadow area
- ACCESS: 365 feet of direct frontage on McClure Gulch Rd, a private road (view maintenance agreement here)
- POWER: off-grid
- WATER: well on-site – household use well permit available for $100 application fee and 4-6 week approval process (exempt from water rights reservation)
- WASTEWATER: septic system would need to be installed
- TAXES: $547.24 in 2024
- HOA: none
- DEED RESTRICTIONS: none
- ZONING: R2 – Residential Two
- livestock OK
- mobile/manufactured homes OK
- camping OK
- setbacks: 50′ from all sides
- see full zoning doc here
- SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Cotopaxi (Elementary) – Cotopaxi (Middle School) – Cotopaxi (High School)
- NEAREST CITIES: Westcliffe < Pueblo < Colorado Springs
- NEAREST AIRPORTS: Fremont County (54 mins), Colorado Springs Municipal (1 hr 40 mins), Denver International (2 hrs 48 mins)
- COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
- Assessor (719) 276-7310
- Treasurer (719) 276-7380
- Clerk/Recorder (719) 276-7330
- Planning & Zoning (719) 276-7360
- County GIS
You can go view the property at your convenience – owner does not need to accompany. Please call/text us to let us know you’re heading out, so we can (1) confirm its availability (our land does sell fast), and (2) ensure we have our phone on us in case you need help or have any questions. We’d appreciate a couple hours notice if possible. In case you lose cell phone service, it may be helpful to print off as many helpful documents as you can before you head out there.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Click HERE to open the destination in Google Maps, and simply enter your starting point to get step-by-step directions.
- From this link, you can press “Directions” (on the left), enter your starting point, and Google Maps will provide you with step-by-step directions.
- You can also click “Send to Phone” if you’re viewing this on your computer
- And “Save” to download the directions so they’ll still work if you lose cell service.
If for some reason you’re having trouble with that link, you can navigate to GPS coordinates: 38.332189, -105.406552
WALKING THE PROPERTY LINES w/YOUR PHONE: We highly recommend downloading Google Earth to your phone if you don’t already have it. Then . . .
- Download the property boundary file (called a KML or KMZ file) here. You may be prompted to click “download” one more time, so do that . . . OR you may be prompted to immediately open the file with Google Earth and, in that case, do that and ignore the remaining steps. Otherwise . . .
- Open Google Earth
- Go to the main menu (the three horizontal lines at the top left of the screen), then Projects > Open > Import KML file > select the KML file you just downloaded (it should show up on that screen).
Now you should be able to see the property lines on the map, and the green dot represents where you’re currently standing. This is a very important tool to learn BEFORE you head out there. Please call us if you have any questions about it.
This property is surrounded by classic Colorado recreation, with several standout outdoor destinations close by. First and foremost, the iconic Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, 39 minutes northeast, delivers dramatic canyon views, scenic walking paths, and one of the most breathtaking suspension bridges in the country, making it a go-to destination for sightseeing and outdoor adventure. Nearby Lake DeWeese adds another recreational option, popular for fishing, paddle boating, and quiet shoreline camping with mountain backdrops. For everyday needs, the nearest town for groceries is Westcliff, with major shopping and dining, including a Walmart, in Cañon City. For big city amenities, Colorado Springs is the nearest major metro area, offering extensive shopping, professional services, airports, and major attractions.
NEARBY – Deer Mountain (27 mins), Texas Creek OHV Area (31 mins), Pinnacle Rock (36 mins), Lake Creek Campground (37 mins), Harvey Brothers Reservoir (38 mins), Royal Gorge Bridge & Park (39 mins), Lake DeWeese (41 mins), Rainbow Lakes Trailhead (43 mins), Duckett Creek Trail Head (43 mins), South Twin Mountain (47 mins), and more!
WESTCLIFFE (37 mins, nearest grocery store)
CAÑON CITY (45 mins, nearest city with Walmart)
- RETAIL – Walmart, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Colon Orchards, Natural Grocers, Safeway, City Market, and more!
- RESTAURANTS – Wendy’s, Mcdonalds, Burger King, Arby’s, Sonic Drive-in, Dairy Queen, Taco Bell, and more!
- MEDICAL SERVICES? Yes, Parkview Medical Center, Healthtrac, CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital, and more.
- RECREATIONAL – Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience, Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center, Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Canon City Rouse Park, Old Harrison Park, Mountain View Park, and more!
COLORADO SPRINGS (1 hr 35 mins, nearest major city)
OWNER FINANCING: We do offer owner financing under the following terms:
- Owner Financed Price = $82,800
- Down Payment = $17,000
- Monthly Payment = $937.67
- Term = 10 years
- Interest Rate = 10.9%
- No Pre-Payoff Penalty!
- No Bank, No Credit Check!
We have a two-week waiting period after the posting of our original MLS listing before we open up the owner-financing option. Also, if you would like to make a larger down payment in exchange for a slightly lower interest rate and/or fewer payments, we can certainly accomodate that, so just let us know! If you’d like to buy this property via owner financing, call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email him at info@acretown.com and we’ll get you set up!
OUTSIDE FINANCING: Your best deal for third-party financing will probably come from Farm Credit of Southern Colorado, Rural 1st, or E-Construction Loans and their details are below:
Farm Credit of Southern Colorado is one of the best local land lenders in the area, and they require as little as 20% down up to a 30-year term, with interest rates as low as 7%, with no pre-payoff penalties. You can contact them by phone at (719) 570-1087 or visit their nearest office at 5110 Edison Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80915-3504. They serve all of Colorado.
Rural 1st is America’s leading land lender for rural properties and they require as little as 15% down on a 10 or 15-year fixed land loan, with no PMI, and they prefer a credit score of 720 or better. Please contact Michael Wirth by phone or email at (502) 553-8152 or michael.wirth@rural1st.com. They do serve Colorado.
E-Construction Loans, Tim Jarvis, timjarvis@sbcglobal.net, (408) 238-4606: Tim is a land lender and offers loans at 10% down, 25-year amortization and a balloon payment in 10 years. Please contact him for all the details. They do serve Colorado.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email at info@acretown.com if you’d like to discuss an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: We are investors, and are selling this lot For Sale By Owner. You do not need to submit your offer through a real estate agent, and in our experience we close transactions more quickly and easily by having our dedicated transaction coordinator work directly with the Title Company and Buyers. We will also both save money on commission/fees by cutting out agents as the middle men. However, if you feel strongly about working with a realtor, then you’re welcome to have them contact us on your behalf. We do offer 2.5% commission to buyer agents.
WHY ARE YOU SELLING IT SO CHEAP? We are often asked why we price our properties at below market value, and the answer is really simple: because we can, and that’s our core business model. We are investors who purchase properties at a large volume and deeply liquidated rates, and by passing this discount on to our buyers, we can sell land quickly . . . and more of it! In fact, our average property only lasts 2-3 weeks on the market (vs. industry average of about 6 months).
The built-in savings you receive on all Acretown properties frees up extra money to install a variety of conventional and more modern, non-conventional septic systems, like mound systems, pressurized dosing, plastic chamber leach fields, aerobic treatment, etc.. These have become popular solutions when soils don’t permit traditional septic systems but such cases are very rare for Acretown land.
DISCLAIMER: We attempt to provide detailed, accurate and up-to-date information in our listings, in order to help our buyers to the best of our ability. However, it ultimately remains the buyer’s responsibility to perform their own due diligence and double check any details that are of significant importance to you including acreage, utilities, buildability, and approved/allowable useage for the property. We are happy to help however we can.