Tent Canyon Ranch
Tent Canyon Ranch is a rare 362-acre mountain getaway offering rugged beauty, and abundant wildlife Located in Colorado GMU 21, an over-the-counter archery elk hunting unit, this ranch borders Utah’s renowned Book Cliffs Unit, a limited-entry hunting area famous for producing trophy-class bulls and bucks. Over the past four years, selective hunting on the ranch has yielded exceptional archery bulls scoring between 330" and 360".
Land
The ranch is defined by its stunning natural landscape.
Tent Canyon runs through the heart of the property, featuring lush meadows seeded with diverse grasses and flanked by dense stands of aspen, pine, and pion-juniper.
At higher elevations, the terrain transitions to rolling sagebrush hills dotted with quaking aspens and native shrubs, providing ideal wildlife habitat.
Three developed and registered springs Lone Spring, Tent Canyon Spring, and Lower Tent Spr...
Three developed and registered springs Lone Spring, Tent Canyon Spring, and Lower Tent Spring offer vital water sources for both wildlife and livestock.
The property is completely surrounded by BLM land, creating direct access to thousands of acres of public land while maintaining incredible seclusion. With over a mile of shared boundary with the famed Book Cliffs Unit, Tent Canyon Ranch benefits from a natural wildlife corridor where trophy game moves freely across the landscape. Between the abundant water and the public pressure from the Colorado side, this property has and will always be completely loaded up with elk and deer!
Improvements
Nestled in the rolling hills is a cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom off-grid tiny home.
Powered by solar, this cabin provides a comfortable basecamp for hunting trips, weekend getaways, or seasonal stays.
A spacious deck offers breathtaking views perfect for morning coffee, evening sunsets, or watching deer, elk, and other wildlife roam through the property.
Recreation
Tent Canyon Ranch is a true outdoor recreational paradise with a once in a lifetime setting!
Hunting: Over-the-counter elk tags are available for resident archery with excellent availability for rifle tags in multiple seasons. Deer and turkey tags are draw-only and depending on how one puts in can draw deer vouchers every other year. The 2025 deer voucher was sold for $10,000.00. The ranch consistently produces quality animals thanks to selective harvest practices and its bordering proximity to Utah’s trophy Book Cliffs Unit.
Beyond hunting: Enjoy backcountry hiking, horseback riding, off-roading, and mountain biking right from your doorstep. The remote setting provides solitude rarely found in today’s world. The Book Cliffs is a gigantic area where one can literally get lost in while exploring
Location
While remote, the ranch maintains access to nearby towns and amenities:
Rangely Approximately 1 hour
Loma Approximately 60 miles
Vernal Approximately 1.5 hours
Grand Junction Approximately 75 miles
Access is seasonal via the Atchee Ridge Road . Roads are unpaved, adding to the property’s private, backcountry character.
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