254 County Road 542, Gardner, CO, 81040

About This Home

Located near Gardner, Colorado, TLC Ranch offers 144.51A± acres of rugged terrain, quality wildlife habitat, and strong big-game hunting appeal in GMU 85. The property supports elk, deer, turkey, and bear and is exceptionally positioned among extensive public lands, dramatically expanding recreational and hunting opportunities beyond the deeded acreage. The ranch directly borders approximately 2,257A± acres of BLM, encompassing Sheep Mountain, and is also in very close proximity to several additional large BLM tracts, including one contiguous block of approximately 3,337A± acres and another of approximately 3,692A± acres surrounding Little Sheep Mountain. This setting provides seamless access to thousands of acres of public land and excellent habitat continuity for wildlife movement. A small, functional cabin provides a practical base for hunting seasons and recreational use, while also lending itself well to weekend getaways. The mix of pine timber, meadow ground, broken terrain, and a seasonal flowing creek creates a classic southern Colorado foothills setting well suited for a variety of land uses. Property Attributes • 144.51A± deeded acres • Elevation is 8,150-8,900ft • Rough, broken terrain with varied topography • Native grasses throughout • Pine timber, scrub oak, and scattered aspen • Natural meadow openings interspersed with timber • Seasonal creek running through the property • Diverse wildlife habitat supporting multiple big-game species • Direct BLM boundary and close proximity to multiple large, BLM Tracts Improvements • One bedroom and one bathroom • 560 sq ft • Two loft-style sleeping areas • Small kitchen area with basic appliances • Washer and dryer • Electrical power Hunting • GMU 85 • Elk, Deer, Bear, Turkey, and Mountain Lion hunting • Over-the-Counter Archery Tags for Elk (Residents) • Over-the-Counter Rifle Tags for Elk 2nd and 3rd season (Residents & Nonresidents) Recreation • Lathrop State Park (39 min): Hiking, camping, boating, fishing • Hollydot Golf Course (45 min): 18-hole public course with dining • Lake Pueblo State Park (1 hr 9 min): Boating, trails, fishing, wildlife Location • 1 hr 2 min to Pueblo, CO • 1 hr 20 min to Alamosa, CO • 1 hr 20 min to San Luis Valley Regional Airport • 1 hr 20 min to Canon City, CO • 1 hr 39 min to Colorado Springs / COS Airport • 2 hr 50 min to Denver International Airport