2860 Black Canyon Rd, Crawford, CO 81415 - Montrose County

Mountain View Ranch in Crawford, Colorado

Welcome to Mountain View Ranch, a premier Western Colorado property combining luxury, productivity, and recreation in one of the most scenic settings in the state. Located just outside the quiet ranching community of Crawford, this 232 acre ranch captures sweeping views of the West Elk Mountains and offers a lifestyle defined by wide-open spaces, comfort, and opportunity.

Luxury Ranch Home & Guest Quarters

The main residence spans over 4,300 square feet and features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a spacious kitchen and bar area, game room, office, and sauna. Large picture windows and an expansive east-facing deck frame panoramic mountain views. The home’s layout balances comfort and elegance, perfect for entertaining guests or unwinding after a day on the ranch.

A separate 1,128 square-foot guest house with two bedrooms, one bath, and an attached 512 square-foot garage provides private accommodations for friends, family, or caretakers.

Ranch Infrastructure & Improvements

The property includes a 4,000 square-foot heated shop with high ceilings, full lighting, a wood stove, and painted concrete floors, ideal for equipment storage, mechanical work, or hobby use. A classic wood-constructed barn features stalls, a hay loft, and a walk-in cooler, ready to support livestock or equine operations. A conservation easement is in place to protect the ranch from development.

Irrigation & Water

Mountain View Ranch is highly productive, with over 160 irrigated acres currently in alfalfa and mixed hay. The ranch holds 3 domestic water taps and 5,040 shares of Fruitland Irrigation Company water, delivering water to the center pivot, side rolls, big guns, and gated pipe irrigation systems. The combination of water rights and quality soils makes this property a solid agricultural investment.

Recreation & Wildlife

Located in GMU 63, the ranch sits in the heart of trophy mule deer and elk country. It qualifies for landowner vouchers and offers easy access to thousands of acres of nearby public lands. Abundant wildlife, including mule deer, elk, wild turkey, and small game, makes this property ideal for hunters.

Location

Crawford is known for its rugged beauty, ranching heritage, and access to outdoor adventure. The property lies minutes from the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Needle Rock, and within a short drive of Montrose or Delta for dining, shopping, and air travel.