THE SLATER DIXON RANCH - MOFFAT COUNTY, COLORADO
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Encompassing an impressive 44,311± total acres, including 9,006± deeded acres and 35,305± leased acres, The Slater Dixon Ranch is one of the premier ranch offerings in northwestern Colorado and southern Wyoming. Anchored by the renowned Slater Creek watershed, the ranch combines extensive live water, productive hay meadows, quality improvements, abundant wildlife habitat, and expansive grazing resources.
Land
The Slater Dixon Ranch spans 9,006± deeded acres across a diverse landscape of productive creek bottoms, irrigated hay meadows, sagebrush benches, oak brush ridges, aspen groves, pine-covered slopes, and high mountain parks. The ranch stretches across both Colorado and Wyoming, offering a remarkable variety of terrain and habitat. From the expansive hay meadows of the Slater Creek valley to the timbered slopes along the base of the Elkhead Mountains, the ranch provides both agricultural productivity and outstanding wildlife habitat. Approximately 2,551± acres of pivot irrigated and ditch/flood irrigated meadows and pastures contribute to the ranch’s forage production, while extensive native grass pastures and mountain range support seasonal grazing operations. The combination of creek corridors, productive bottoms, timber, and upland country creates a balanced and highly functional landscape rarely found in a single ownership.
Improvements
The Willow Creek headquarters serves as the operational center of the ranch and is well-equipped to support a large-scale livestock operation. Improvements include three homes, a bunkhouse, two well-designed livestock handling facilities, and a substantial 60′ x 130′ shop building used for equipment maintenance and storage. The ranch also features the well-known Cantina, offering four guest suites with private bathrooms, a large kitchen, and gathering area suitable for entertaining family, guests, or hunting parties. Additional residences located throughout the ranch include a farmhouse overlooking Slater Creek and a creekside home positioned above the valley floor with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The improvements are functional, well-positioned, and support both agricultural and recreational uses.
Recreation
The Slater Dixon Ranch offers exceptional year-round recreational opportunities and supports some of the most diverse wildlife habitat in northwestern Colorado and southern Wyoming. Located within a major elk migration corridor, the ranch hosts substantial resident elk populations while thousands of migratory elk move through the property each fall and winter. Healthy populations of mule deer and pronghorn antelope are found throughout the ranch, along with moose, black bear, mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, sandhill cranes, and numerous other wildlife species.
The ranch is particularly well known for its upland bird habitat, supporting populations of sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, and dusky grouse. One of the region’s most significant sharp-tailed grouse leks is located on the ranch, highlighting the quality of the native habitat and long-term stewardship of the property. The combination of irrigated meadows, creek bottoms, sagebrush benches, oak brush ridges, timbered slopes, and mountain parks creates exceptional habitat diversity that supports wildlife throughout the year.
In addition to habitat benefits and hunting opportunities, participating landowners receive management tools designed to enhance both wildlife quality and recreational enjoyment. Enrollment in the Ranching for Wildlife Program is voluntary and subject to Colorado Parks and Wildlife requirements, but the ranch’s current participation offers a future owner the opportunity to continue benefiting from one of Colorado’s most successful wildlife management partnerships while enjoying access to more than 80,000 acres managed specifically for wildlife conservation and quality hunting.
Agriculture
Operated as a very productive cattle ranch, The Slater Dixon Ranch combines irrigated hay production, native grass pasture, and mountain grazing resources into a highly functional agricultural operation. Productive hay meadows, center-pivot irrigation systems, and extensive grazeable acres provide a strong forage base for livestock. The ranch is further enhanced by approximately 35,305± leased acres consisting of state and federal grazing permits and allotments that expand the ranch’s operational footprint to approximately 44,311± total acres. Existing grazing permits and allotments contribute significantly to the carrying capacity and efficiency of the operation, making the ranch well-positioned for continued livestock production.
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THE SLATER DIXON RANCH - MOFFAT COUNTY, COLORADO
Hayden Outdoors Real Estate
5,568 views
RANCH FOR SALE
https://www.haydenoutdoors.com/land-f...
Encompassing an impressive 44,311± total acres, including 9,006± deeded acres and 35,305± leased acres, The Slater Dixon Ranch is one of the premier ranch offerings in northwestern Colorado and southern Wyoming. Anchored by the renowned Slater Creek watershed, the ranch combines extensive live water, productive hay meadows, quality improvements, abundant wildlife habitat, and expansive grazing resources.
Land
The Slater Dixon Ranch spans 9,006± deeded acres across a diverse landscape of productive creek bottoms, irrigated hay meadows, sagebrush benches, oak brush ridges, aspen groves, pine-covered slopes, and high mountain parks. The ranch stretches across both Colorado and Wyoming, offering a remarkable variety of terrain and habitat. From the expansive hay meadows of the Slater Creek valley to the timbered slopes along the base of the Elkhead Mountains, the ranch provides both agricultural productivity and outstanding wildlife habitat. Approximately 2,551± acres of pivot irrigated and ditch/flood irrigated meadows and pastures contribute to the ranch’s forage production, while extensive native grass pastures and mountain range support seasonal grazing operations. The combination of creek corridors, productive bottoms, timber, and upland country creates a balanced and highly functional landscape rarely found in a single ownership.
Improvements
The Willow Creek headquarters serves as the operational center of the ranch and is well-equipped to support a large-scale livestock operation. Improvements include three homes, a bunkhouse, two well-designed livestock handling facilities, and a substantial 60′ x 130′ shop building used for equipment maintenance and storage. The ranch also features the well-known Cantina, offering four guest suites with private bathrooms, a large kitchen, and gathering area suitable for entertaining family, guests, or hunting parties. Additional residences located throughout the ranch include a farmhouse overlooking Slater Creek and a creekside home positioned above the valley floor with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The improvements are functional, well-positioned, and support both agricultural and recreational uses.
Recreation
The Slater Dixon Ranch offers exceptional year-round recreational opportunities and supports some of the most diverse wildlife habitat in northwestern Colorado and southern Wyoming. Located within a major elk migration corridor, the ranch hosts substantial resident elk populations while thousands of migratory elk move through the property each fall and winter. Healthy populations of mule deer and pronghorn antelope are found throughout the ranch, along with moose, black bear, mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, sandhill cranes, and numerous other wildlife species.
The ranch is particularly well known for its upland bird habitat, supporting populations of sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, and dusky grouse. One of the region’s most significant sharp-tailed grouse leks is located on the ranch, highlighting the quality of the native habitat and long-term stewardship of the property. The combination of irrigated meadows, creek bottoms, sagebrush benches, oak brush ridges, timbered slopes, and mountain parks creates exceptional habitat diversity that supports wildlife throughout the year.
In addition to habitat benefits and hunting opportunities, participating landowners receive management tools designed to enhance both wildlife quality and recreational enjoyment. Enrollment in the Ranching for Wildlife Program is voluntary and subject to Colorado Parks and Wildlife requirements, but the ranch’s current participation offers a future owner the opportunity to continue benefiting from one of Colorado’s most successful wildlife management partnerships while enjoying access to more than 80,000 acres managed specifically for wildlife conservation and quality hunting.
Agriculture
Operated as a very productive cattle ranch, The Slater Dixon Ranch combines irrigated hay production, native grass pasture, and mountain grazing resources into a highly functional agricultural operation. Productive hay meadows, center-pivot irrigation systems, and extensive grazeable acres provide a strong forage base for livestock. The ranch is further enhanced by approximately 35,305± leased acres consisting of state and federal grazing permits and allotments that expand the ranch’s operational footprint to approximately 44,311± total acres. Existing grazing permits and allotments contribute significantly to the carrying capacity and efficiency of the operation, making the ranch well-positioned for continued livestock production.