Bijou Basin Ranch, 80 Acres Elbert County

Land for sale · Elbert County, Colorado · MLS# 5446132

80 acres in the Bijou Basin, surrounded by conserved land

Bijou Basin Ranch is 80± acres of native grassland at 22 County Road 53, Elbert, Colorado, offered at $549,000. It is completely surrounded by hundreds of acres of land under a conservation easement, with agricultural zoning, no HOA and no covenants.

Ranch road crossing native grassland toward the granite ridges of the Bijou Basin, Elbert County, Colorado — A ranch road leads across the grassland toward the pine-covered granite ridges that ring the Bijou Basin.

$549,000about $6,863 per acre

80± acresfully fenced

Agricultural (A)Elbert County zoning

NoneHOA or covenants

$127.12property taxes, 2025

GMU 105Colorado game management unit

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The land

The Bijou Basin is a broad basin of native grassland ringed by granite ridges covered in ponderosa pine. This ranch sits inside it, shaped by gently rolling hills and natural draws, with the ridges framing the view on every side.

What sets it apart is what surrounds it. The property is completely surrounded by hundreds of acres of land under a conservation easement, which gives the ranch an unusual degree of privacy and open views.

Multiple build site options with excellent solar orientation
Wide-open prairie views, big Colorado skies, sunrises, sunsets and dark night skies
Ranch roads and fence lines across the property
Privacy and quiet, away from dense residential development

Photo gallery

Native grassland and granite ridge views at Bijou Basin Ranch, 80 acres of land for sale in Elbert County, Colorado — Native grassland framed by granite ridges and ponderosa pines.

Aerial view with approximate boundary lines of the 80-acre Bijou Basin Ranch, Elbert County, Colorado — Aerial view with approximate boundary lines outlining the 80± acres.

Golden hour across gently rolling meadow and a natural draw, Bijou Basin Ranch, Elbert County — Golden hour across gently rolling meadow, with a natural draw winding through the grass.

Low sun over native grasses with the ponderosa pine ridge on the horizon, Bijou Basin Ranch — Low sun over native grasses, with the ponderosa ridge lit along the horizon.

Fenced pasture along the road with views to the granite ridges, Bijou Basin Ranch — Fenced pasture along the road, with wide-open views to the granite ridges.

Open pasture under a storm sky with the granite ridge across the Bijou Basin — Open pasture under a building storm sky, with the granite ridge across the basin.

A natural draw curving through open grassland at Bijou Basin Ranch, Elbert County, Colorado — A natural draw curves through open grassland.

Aerial view with approximate parcel lines showing the scale of the 80 acres at Bijou Basin Ranch — Approximate parcel lines show the scale of the 80± acres.

Two-track ranch trail through native grasses toward the granite ridge, Bijou Basin Ranch — A two-track ranch trail winds through native grasses toward the ridge.

Open rangeland with a lone tree and the granite ridge beyond, Bijou Basin Ranch, Elbert County — Open rangeland with a lone tree and the granite ridge beyond.

Pine-covered mesa above open pasture and a grassy draw in the Bijou Basin — A pine-covered mesa rises above open pasture and a grassy draw.

Prairie grassland and native shrubs below a forested mesa, Bijou Basin, Elbert County, Colorado — Prairie grassland and native shrubs below a forested mesa.

Golden light over pasture with the ponderosa ridge beyond, Bijou Basin Ranch — Golden light over the pasture, with the ponderosa ridge beyond.

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Aerial view with approximate boundary lines of the 80-acre Bijou Basin Ranch; click to open the interactive parcel map — Approximate boundaries. Click the image to open the interactive map.

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Property brief

The one-page summary of Bijou Basin Ranch: the setting, the land, property uses, utilities and access. Open the PDF to print it or share it.

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Wildlife and recreation

The basin is outstanding wildlife habitat, home to elk, mule deer, pronghorn and a variety of native species. The ranch sits in Colorado Game Management Unit 105, which often has over-the-counter elk tags. It is equally suited to wildlife viewing, photography, hiking, exploring and horseback riding.

What you can do with it

Agricultural (A) zoning in Elbert County supports residential, equestrian, livestock and recreational uses. Uses by right include single-family homes, manufactured homes, farming, ranching, greenhouses, exotic animals, a private shooting gallery, and animal boarding, breeding and training.

That leaves room for a custom ranch home, an equestrian setup, a hobby farm, a cabin retreat or a hunting basecamp, with grazing and pastureland for livestock. With no existing improvements, it is a clean slate, well suited to a solar or off-grid design.

Concept rendering only of a modern farmhouse and barn at Bijou Basin Ranch; the land is currently unimproved — Concept rendering only: one vision for a modern farmhouse and barn in this setting. The land is currently unimproved.

Utilities, water and access

Electricity	Available in the area from Mountain View Electric Association; no power on the property now
Water	Existing well with a hydrant on the property; no well permit on file
Septic	None in place; a private septic system (OWTS) is anticipated
Access	Southwest corner of County Road 53 and County Road 86; access off County Road 86
Flood zone	Outside the 100-year and 500-year floodplains (FEMA Zone X)
Schools	Elbert School District 200; confirm assignments with the district
Parcel	Parcel ID 0323200045 · Account R100618 · Section 23, Township 10, Range 63, W2 NW4

What I would check before you buy

Raw land carries questions a standard contract does not answer. On this ranch, these are the items I would run down with you before the inspection period ends.

Well permit

Confirm the permit status of the existing well and your options with the Colorado Division of Water Resources before relying on it.

Septic

Plan for a private septic system (OWTS) and confirm design and permitting requirements with Elbert County.

Power

Get a current line-extension quote from Mountain View Electric Association, or price out a solar or off-grid design.

Access

Confirm legal access, road maintenance and right-of-way with Elbert County.

80 acres, or one of two 40-acre parcels

The full 80 acres is the priority offering, at the lowest price per acre. The land is also offered as two adjacent 40-acre parcels.

Option	Address	Acreage	Price
Entire property	22 County Road 53, Elbert, CO 80106	80±, fully fenced	$549,000 (about $6,863/acre)
Lot A (north)	00 County Road 53, Elbert, CO 80106	40±, partially fenced	$275,000 (about $6,875/acre)
Lot B (south)	11 County Road 53, Elbert, CO 80106	40±, partially fenced	$275,000 (about $6,875/acre)

Location

The ranch is private yet accessible: about 9.5 miles from Elbert and 20 miles from Kiowa, near Calhan, with regional access to the Highway 24 and Highway 86 corridors. County Road 53 runs to County Road 86, and access is off County Road 86.

Questions buyers ask

Is there water on the property?

There is an existing well with a hydrant on the property. No well permit is on file, so confirm permit status and your options with the Colorado Division of Water Resources.

Is there power?

Electricity is available in the area from Mountain View Electric Association, but there is no power on the property now. Request a current line-extension quote, or consider a solar or off-grid design.

Can I buy just 40 acres?

Yes. The land is also offered as two adjacent 40-acre parcels at $275,000 each: Lot A (north) and Lot B (south). The full 80 acres is offered at $549,000.

Are there HOA rules or covenants?

No. There is no HOA and there are no covenants. The property is zoned Agricultural (A) in Elbert County.

What are the property taxes?

Property taxes were $127.12 for 2025 on the 80 acres.

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Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Acreage and boundaries are approximate. Buyers should independently verify water and well permitting, septic, utilities, legal access, zoning and permitted uses with Elbert County, the Colorado Division of Water Resources and other appropriate parties. Renderings are concepts only. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.

REcolorado MLS# 5446132. Sources: parcel, legal description and 2025 taxes from Elbert County records; zoning, flood zone, utilities and other property details from the listing file. Reviewed November 2026 by Phillip Booghier.