Piceance Creek Bottoms is a 165 acre property located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado between the towns of Rifle and Meeker, offering a combination of direct highway access, live water, productive grasslands, and proximity to public land. Formerly part of a larger ranch holding, the property is now available as a standalone tract and presents opportunities for grazing, recreation, hunting, and future improvements.

The majority of the property lies at approximately 7,200 feet in elevation and consists primarily of flat to gently rolling grasslands that follow Piceance Creek as it flows through the ranch. The property includes over one-half mile of creek frontage, providing a reliable year-round water source that supports lush grasses and consistent wildlife use. A higher ridge runs along the southern boundary of the property, adding elevation change, visual interest, and additional habitat diversity.

Vegetation across the ranch is dominated by open grasslands along the creek, with scattered piñon pine trees, oak brush, and sagebrush providing cover and transition zones. This mix of terrain and vegetation creates favorable conditions for both livestock use and wildlife movement. Elk and other wildlife are known to regularly use the property due to the availability of water, forage, and adjacent cover, particularly during seasonal migrations and winter months.

The property is fully fenced and has historically been well-suited for grazing operations. The combination of flat ground, reliable water, and perimeter fencing makes the acreage functional for livestock use, subject to buyer verification of stocking rates and management practices.

Piceance Creek Bottoms borders Bureau of Land Management land along the western boundary, allowing direct access into public land and expanding recreational opportunities beyond the property itself. This adjacency provides access to additional hunting, hiking, and general outdoor use, subject to applicable regulations and land management policies.

The property features direct frontage on both Highway 13 and County Road 5, providing year-round legal access. Electrical power runs along the roadway, offering nearby utility availability for future development. Buyers should verify connection requirements and costs with the local utility provider. The combination of access and power allows flexibility for potential building sites, seasonal use, or ranch infrastructure, subject to Rio Blanco County approvals.

Piceance Creek Bottoms is located within Colorado Game Management Unit 22, which supports populations of elk, mule deer, black bear, turkey, and other native wildlife species. Over the counter elk licenses are available for select seasons within the unit, while deer licenses are allocated through the draw system. The property qualifies for application under the Colorado Landowner Preference Program, which may allow a qualifying owner to apply for landowner preference tags. All hunting regulations, license availability, and program eligibility should be independently verified with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Contact listing agent if you’d like to discuss the opportunities presented.

The property may also be combined with additional adjacent tracts currently offered for sale, including the 248 acre Wet Meadow property to the north, which features an under highway transition area, and the 243 acre Elkville tract to the south, which is also fully fenced. Together, these properties offer the potential to assemble a larger, contiguous land holding with multiple access points, varied terrain, and expanded grazing and recreational opportunities.

The location provides convenient access to the services and amenities of Rifle and Meeker, including shopping, dining, fuel, medical care, and schools. Rifle also offers a private airfield, while commercial air service is available at Eagle County Regional Airport and Grand Junction Regional Airport.

Piceance Creek Bottoms offers a well-located acreage with live water, productive grasslands, public land adjacency, and strong wildlife presence in a highly usable portion of Rio Blanco County.