Bostwick Park Irrigated Ranch Land for Sale – Montrose, Colorado
Discover this prime 250+-acre irrigated ranch land for sale just outside Montrose, Colorado. Offering exceptional irrigation water rights and breathtaking views of the San Juan Mountains and Uncompahgre Plateau, this property provides the perfect setting for productive farming, ranching, and rural living. Located in the peaceful community of Bostwick Park, this ranch features year-round access, abundant wildlife, and some of the best irrigated land available in Colorado.
Property Highlights:
250 acres of irrigated ranch land
115 acres irrigated by a 7-tower, 1,260-ft Reinke pivot powered by a 50 hp electric pump
The remainder of the acreage is irrigated by gated pipe for efficient water delivery
Cimarron Ditch & Canal Company water rights: 7 shares equating to 225 acre-feet
Bostwick Park Conservancy District water rights: 775 acre-feet total
Proportional water rights to be transferred with the land
County road frontage and access via two different points
A 4-stall horse barn with a domestic water well, ideal for future home construction
Ideal for mule deer and elk hunting, leased to an outfitter with great late-season success
The West Lateral Canal runs through the property, providing ample stock water
Located at 7,000 feet in elevation, this irrigated ranch land offers a rare combination of productivity, wildlife, and stunning natural beauty, all just 12 miles from downtown Montrose. If you’re looking for prime irrigated farmland in Colorado with excellent water rights, this property is an outstanding opportunity.
250-Acre Ranch Property Now Available Without Home
Originally part of a larger 283+-acre property, the Seller has chosen to retain the home and 35 acres, offering the remaining 250 acres of irrigated land for sale. This expansive parcel includes proportional water rights from the Bostwick Park Conservancy District, providing 775 acre-feet of water plus 7 shares of Cimarron Ditch & Canal Company water, equating to an additional 225 acre-feet. In total, this ranch offers approximately 4 acre-feet of water per irrigated acre—a significant asset for any farming or ranching operation. Water rights are adjudicated to the land and will transfer proportionately with the sale, with final shares and amounts determined by the Water District.
The surveyed 250 acres provide county road frontage and access from two points, making it ideal for agricultural use.
During the fall, the ranch becomes a haven for mule deer bucks and elk herds, attracting wildlife from the surrounding piñon and juniper forests. The property is currently leased to a local outfitter for mule deer and elk hunting, with notable success in late-season hunts. The ranch is a prime location for wintering elk, making it a favorite among local wildlife.
