18606 Road Z Yellow Jacket, CO 81335

Elk Crossing Ranch is a productive Southwest Colorado property spanning 204± acres, designed for independent, off-grid country living. The newly completed 2024 custom home offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths with an open floor plan and durable stained concrete floors, plus a kitchen with custom oak cabinetry and handcrafted hickory and cherry countertops. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a tiled shower, and a dedicated office supports remote work or managing ranch operations. Off-grid infrastructure includes a substantial solar power system with battery storage, a solar-powered well, a 1,000-gallon water storage tank, and a backup diesel generator. Attached is a 1,200± square foot shop and garage with 240-volt service and an exterior wraparound covered porch.

The ranch is fully fenced and cross-fenced into four pastures, with pipe corrals, automatic watering systems, livestock shelters, working facilities, loading areas, and a round pen. The property is located in GMU 72, where wildlife activity is a defining feature, with elk and mule deer commonly using the landscape during migration and throughout the year.

Agricultural uses include livestock grazing and dryland farming, and the open terrain supports a variety of livestock. While the setting is private, Elk Crossing Ranch is about 12 miles from Cortez and is positioned near recreational opportunities including McPhee Reservoir, the Dolores River, public lands, and outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, and exploring.