1273 County Road 5 Rifle, CO 81635

Double Creek Summit encompasses approximately 574 acres of mountain terrain in Garfield County, Colorado, within Game Management Unit (GMU) 22. This expansive property features both Cow Creek and Bear Creek running through it, offering live water, strong wildlife movement, and direct access to thousands of acres of adjoining Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands.The property’s landscape is a classic representation of Western Colorado’s high countryrugged ridges, oak-covered slopes, timbered draws, and open meadows interspersed with mature pine and aspen groves. The two creeks wind through deep-cut canyons and rolling valleys, creating rich riparian zones that support abundant vegetation and attract wildlife throughout the year. The diversity of elevation, vegetation, and water sources makes Double Creek Summit both functional for recreation and visually striking across every season.Located in GMU 22, Double Creek Summit sits in an area widely recognized for its strong elk and mule deer populations. Over-the-counter elk tags are available in several seasons, deer tags are issued through the draw, and both spring and fall turkey tags are sold over the counter. The ranch qualifies for Colorado’s Landowner Preference Program (LPP), giving landowners the opportunity to apply for big-game vouchers associated with the property.The combination of Cow Creek and Bear Creek enhances the property’s year-round usability for wildlife, livestock, and recreation. The creek corridors are lined with oak brush, willow, and young aspen, while upper ridges feature pine stands and open grass parks that provide natural feeding and bedding areas. Mule deer and elk are often observed along the benches and drainages, while moose, bear, and turkey also inhabit the area regularly.Access to the property is available via County Road 249, with additional routes extending through adjoining BLM lands. An established internal road and trail system provides excellent connectivity across the terrain for ATVs, horseback riding, or hiking. The property’s natural layout makes it well-suited for hunting, camping, and general outdoor recreation, while still offering quiet seclusion away from major travel routes.The scenery from Double Creek Summit is as impressive as its wildlife. Wide views extend across the surrounding ridges and valleys, with dramatic fall colors from the oak and aspen, and vibrant green meadows during spring and summer. The creeks, combined with mixed conifer timber and open grassland, create an exceptional balance of cover and visibility rarely found at this scale.Rifle is located approximately 45 minutes from the ranch, while Meeker is about one hour away. Both towns provide groceries, fuel, lodging, and dining. Commercial air service is available within roughly two hours at Grand Junction Regional Airport and Eagle County Regional Airport, offering convenient travel options.Double Creek Summit includes mineral rights and carries no conservation easement, allowing full flexibility for future land management or development decisions. Its size, live water, adjacency to BLM, and proven game populations make it a standout Western Colorado property for hunting, recreation, and land stewardship.