Agape Ranch

Agape Ranch offers 653± acres of prime Colorado hunting and recreational country in GMU 84. Elk, mule deer, turkey and bear roam through meadows, timber and natural water sources. Improvements include cabins, RV hookups, utilities and ranch roads. With livestock potential, two building envelopes, 40± acres outside the conservation easement, and access to several nearby hunting units, Agape makes an outstanding Colorado base camp.

Land

Agape Ranch covers 653± deeded acres in Colorado’s Wet Mountain Valley, with the kind of country that makes you want to get out and explore. Open mountain meadows give way to pine and aspen timber, hidden pockets, seasonal creeks, natural springs, and higher ridges overlooking the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Much of the ranch is protected by conservation easement, helping preserve the open country, wildlife habitat, agricultural ground, and privacy that make this property special. The conservation easement provides for two designated building envelopes, offering defined areas for residential and other permitted improvements subject to the terms of the easement. In addition, an approximately 40-acre parcel is excluded from the conservation easement. Buyers should review the recorded easement, county regulations, and applicable approvals when considering future improvements. This is big, varied Colorado country with room for wildlife, livestock, recreation, and generations of family to enjoy.

Improvements

Agape Ranch is set up for those who want to spend time on the land—whether that means hunting season with family and friends, running livestock, or simply having a private piece of Colorado to call their own. The headquarters area includes a 3,000± square-foot cabin, manager’s home, guest cabins, bathhouse, kitchen cabin, and a large open-air pavilion. Existing campground infrastructure includes 19 full-service RV sites with water, sewer, and electric, plus 10 additional RV sites with water and power, providing plenty of room for family, hunting partners, and guests to bring their own rigs. A commercial well, upgraded septic system, onsite utilities, gated entrance, and established ranch roads add to the usefulness of the property. The ranch also benefits from an existing Special Use Permit for campground operations. While the campground has not been commercially operated for the past several years, the infrastructure remains an added asset for a future owner.

Recreation

Agape is first and foremost a place to enjoy the outdoors. Ranch roads and trails wind through the property, opening up miles of country for horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, ATV riding, camping, wildlife watching, and simply exploring. Spend the morning checking game trails, ride through the timber in the afternoon, and finish the day around a fire beneath a wide-open Colorado sky. The cabins, RV hookups, and gathering areas make it easy to bring children, grandchildren, hunting buddies, and friends together while still having hundreds of acres where you can find your own quiet corner. For the outdoor enthusiast who wants something more than a weekend getaway, Agape offers a place where the land itself becomes the recreation.
Hunting
This is where Agape Ranch really shines. Located in Colorado GMU 84, the ranch has the country hunters look for—timber for cover, open parks and meadows for feeding, natural water sources, secluded draws, and plenty of ground for wildlife to move. Elk, mule deer, Merriam’s turkey, black bear, predators, and small game are found on the property. When fall rolls around and the bulls start talking in the timber, you can step outside and hunt your own ground. The recorded conservation easement specifically permits hunting as a recreational use, helping protect the habitat and open country that wildlife depend on. The ranch also makes an excellent hunting headquarters for accessing several surrounding Game Management Units, giving hunters a central place to stay, keep equipment, gather with hunting partners, and head out to different units throughout the season. With cabins, RV hookups, roads, and plenty of room for hunters and their gear, Agape is well suited as a basecamp for both on-ranch and regional hunting. The property also qualifies for Colorado’s Landowner Preference Program, an important consideration for the serious big-game hunter. Whether you’re looking for private hunting ground, a Colorado hunting basecamp, or a place to carry on a family hunting tradition, Agape Ranch has the land, habitat, privacy, and infrastructure to make it happen.
Operations
Live on 653 acres in the Wet Mountain Valley and build a business around RV camping, outdoor recreation, retreats, hunting, events and resort therapy, and ranching.
 

Agriculture

The open meadows and native grasslands give Agape Ranch a strong agricultural side. Existing fencing and livestock facilities provide a starting point for cattle, horses, goats, or other livestock, while natural water resources and grazing ground add to the ranch’s usefulness. For someone interested in a more self-sufficient or homestead-style lifestyle, the ranch offers an opportunity to combine livestock, gardening, food production, and country living, subject to the conservation easement and applicable approvals. It’s the kind of property where you can work the land, raise animals, hunt in the fall, ride horses, and enjoy ranch life throughout the year.
 

General Operations

Agape Ranch & Campground presents a rare opportunity to acquire a property with established campground infrastructure and long-term operational flexibility. While the campground has not been actively operated for the past several years, the current owners have continued to utilize the property periodically for private events, gatherings, and retreats.

Region & Climate

Westcliffe and Silver Cliff Weather
Climate in Westcliffe/Silver Cliff, Colorado
Westcliffe/Silver Cliff, Colorado gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Westcliffe/Silver Cliff averages 70 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 260 sunny days per year in Westcliffe/Silver Cliff. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Westcliffe/Silver Cliff gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted, you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 70 inches of snow a year
 

Location

Agape Ranch offers something increasingly hard to find—real privacy without being completely cut off from town. Located approximately 16 miles from Westcliffe, the ranch is close enough for groceries, restaurants, fuel, hardware, and everyday necessities, yet far enough out to enjoy quiet nights, dark skies, and very few distractions. A gated entrance and county road access make the property convenient to reach. Canon City, Pueblo, and Colorado Springs are also within driving distance. Once you’re through the gate, however, it feels like you’ve left the busy world behind.