8,989 Acres in Moffat County, Slater, Colorado

The Slater Dixon Ranches are 9000+/- acres located on the Colorado-Wyoming border and are known for their excellent wildlife habitat and grazing capability for cattle and sheep.  The ranch has outstanding water and large hay meadows along Slater Creek; the meadows are flood-irrigated and produce high-quality native grass hay.  Owner-rated at 1500 cows, this property is ideal for the sportsman; there is excellent fishing and hunting. Land Pothook Unit The Pothook Unit of the Slater Creek Ranch is 2317 +/- acres of a classic high mountain river valley with high peaks surrounding the vast picturesque hay meadows.  Slater Creek is a beautiful trout stream that meanders for over 4 miles through willow-banked meadows.  There is a good mix of alpine meadows, pines, and aspen groves, as well as long oak brush and serviceberry ridges that drop down to the sagebrush benches above the river bottom.   The approximate 265 acres of hay meadows produce hundreds of tons of quality hay and exceptional late-season grazing opportunities for cattle and wildlife alike.  Located in the heart of the elk migration corridor, thousands of elk will pass through the ranch every fall as they move from the summer range to the east to the winter range west of Highway 13.  Plenty of resident elk call the valleys and ridges of the ranch home as well. Slater Creek Ranch has abundant senior water rights and shares the #1 right on all of Slater Creek. The creek also provides great fishing. Additionally, many ponds and springs on the ranch provide water at higher elevations for cattle grazing and the abundant elk, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope that call the ranch home. Sharp-tail grouse, sage grouse, and dusky grouse reside on this very diverse property.  There is 1 home on the ranch perched just above the creek with remarkable views. Access to the ranch is well-maintained gravel road access, and it is a short 15-minute drive from the Dixon, Wyoming airport with 7000’ and 6548’ asphalt runways and jet fuel.   The commercial service at Yampa Valley Regional Airport is approximately 1 hour from the ranch, with multiple commercial flights daily. Klendshoj Unit The Klendshoj Unit of the Slater Creek Ranch is an expansive 622-acres nestled in a picturesque creek valley, featuring diverse landscapes and habitat. Complemented by over 3 miles of Slater Creek meandering through the ranch, hay meadows perched atop the creek’s banks are well suited for production and grazing with abundant opportunities for hunting, fishing, and additional recreations—all right from the back doorstep of the ranch’s residence. Established in a serene setting, the Klendshoj Ranch combines various landscapes with lush meadows and rich wildlife habitat. The ranch features approximately 60 +/- acres of irrigated meadows, bordered by a vibrant mix of cottonwood, aspen, and willow trees along the winding Slater Creek. The creek, winding over 3 miles, is an excellent trout stream, home to Brooke Trout and Cutthroat Trout. Overlooking the creek bottom are ridges and benches adorned with oak brush, serviceberry, and sagebrush, providing…

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Slater, 81653 Colorado

County: Moffat