1515 County Road 243 Durango, CO 81301

This 460-acre mountain property is located above Lemon Reservoir, northeast of Durango. It offers seclusion, recreation, and access to Colorado’s wilderness. Access is seasonal and requires a 4x4 vehicle via a recorded easement. The property features views, meadows, and wildlife at an elevation of approximately 8,800 to 9,400 feet. It includes mature aspen groves and open meadows, with views of Lemon Lake, mountain ridges, and forested valleys. A concrete foundation has been poured as a future site for an off-grid hunting cabin, positioned to take advantage of the mountain and lake views. A water well drilled in 2000 at 900 feet provides a domestic water source with a production rate of 2.5 gallons per minute. The property borders thousands of acres of the San Juan National Forest on three sides, offering access to over 1.8 million acres of public lands, with direct access to Missionary Ridge and the Weminuche Wilderness. The surrounding forest is home to elk, mule deer, black bear, mountain lion, moose, bighorn sheep, and wild turkey. The land features aspen groves, ponderosa pine, and open ridges. Remnants of the 2002 Missionary Ridge Fire have left some standing dead timber, enhancing the wildlife habitat. Topography ranges from sloped forest to a flat ridgetop with panoramic views. The current road leads to a scenic upper meadow and continues partway through the property. There are no covenants or restrictions, allowing for freedom to create a rustic cabin, off-grid homestead, or simply preserve the land as a private wilderness sanctuary. Recreational possibilities include hunting, hiking, horseback riding, off-roading, and snowmobiling. It is located 15 miles from downtown Durango.