Colorado Mountain Fly Fishing

Land Description

Discover Simple Elegance in the Colorado Mountains Along the Conejos River, Fly Fishing and Outdoor Recreation

Close your eyes. Feel the cool shade of the tall Ponderosa Pines. Imagine the Aspen trees swaying in the breeze, their leaves shaking and shining in the sun. Hear the relaxing sounds as the stream burbles past your future front porch. Peace, relaxation and a slower way of life awaits you on this prime building lot located in the gated community of Bear Creek in Southern Colorado.

Building Lot in Gated Subdivision in Colorado's Mountains

This beautiful 1 acre building lot is situated near the end of a dead-end street and features a tucked-in, cozy feel. Over 100' at the back of the lot abuts the Rio Grande National Forest. A seasonal creek runs along the Northern boudary of the lot. Numerous hiking and biking trails wind through the differing elecations fo the community.

Colorado Mountain Community, Bear Creek, Has Many Amenities

Located in the beautiful Conejos River Valley of Southern Colorado this exclusive, gated subdivision is ideal for your year round mountain home or vacation getaway. Surrounded by the Rio Grande National Forest, near the New Mexico border, the fly fishing and outdoor recreation are beyond compare.

Bear Creek is a beautiful subdivision surrounded by the Rio Grande National Forest located in Conejos County, Colorado, near the New Mexico border. It is named after a small creek that runs north out of the mountains and into the Conejos River at a point roughly in the middle of the subdivision.

Bear Creek was originally developed in 1991. Today there are 137 privately owned lots owned by 125 individuals some owners own 2 or more lots, and 75 homes within the subdivision. The Association owns 4 lots, which are considered part of the Common Area. More than a dozen owners are full time residents, and many of the other residents use their cabins on a part-time basis throughout the entire year. It is an active and secure community.

Annual assessments set forth by the HOA are currently which includes road maintenance, trash service, recycling, and community features to include a trout stocked pond, and gazebo area with additional tables and chairs available to borrow.

Phone and internet service are available in the community and high speed fiber optic internet is slated to be installed in the canyon. Electricity is to the lot and buried underground. Natural gas service is not available in the area and homes are heated with propane, electricity, fire wood or a combination of all three. The properties are accessible year round.

Bear Creek operates its own community water system, which is regulated by the State of Colorado and is subject to a state approved Water Augmentation Plan. Because of this regulation, the cost associated with the production and delivery of water represents the largest single portion of the budget. Information regarding the water delivery system is available upon request.

Bear Creek was the first community in Conejos County to receive Firewise Recognition. Firewise recognition is awarded by the National Fire Protection Association Nfpa to communities which actively promote the mitigation of wild fire risk. Being a Firewise community has benefits of protecting Bear Creek's properties and obtaining insurance discounts from some providers. Regardless of the fire alert status in the surrounding national forest, no open fires are permitted in Bear Creek. Owners are encouraged to develop defensible space around their homes, and remove dead branches and trees from their property.

Fly Fishing on the Conejos River in Southern Colorado

Hidden away in the Southernmost reaches of Colorado, nestled in the slopes of the San Juan Mountains is a stretch of water that is every fly fisherman's dream come true the Gold Medal waters of the Conejos River, which flows through Bear Creek Subdivision. Owners enjoy direct access to the river and numerous easements throughout the subdivision provide access to some of the finest trout fishing to be had in Colorado.

The Conejos River flows for 90+ miles through the Conejos River Valley and, while the fishing is amazing and it's one of the best trout streams in the state, the waters are relatively unknown. There are plentiful numbers of wild trout and just about every type of trout water there is pools, riffles, runs, smooth flowing sections and fast pocket water along with a huge diversity of insects. Nearly 40 of the Conejos River is available for public fishing and numerous tributaries and pull offs allow for private, secluded, mountain fishing - yet access is easy.

Area Offers Fly Fishing on the Conejos River and Outdoor Recreation Galore

The Rio Grande National Forest forms the scenic backdrop to the San Luis Valley. With a landscape of high peaks, geological wonders, and steep river canyons, the spectacular scenery beckons adventures from near and far. Year round recreation opportunities abound.

The area is rich in mining history, outdoor recreation abounds and the scenery is gorgeous regardless of what season you coose to visit. The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Rio Grande National Forest, Wolf Creek Ski Area, Platoro Reservoir and Historic Mining Town to name a few.

Outdoor opportunities in the National Forest include biking, hiking, camping, mountain and rock climbing, horse back riding, nature viewing, OHV riding, hunting, fishing, boating motarized and non-motarized, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and more.

Bear Creek Subdivision Wildlife

Area wildlife includes foxes, otters, big horn sheep, black bear, mule deer, elk, mountain goats, moose, mountain lion, turkey, blue grouse, sage grouse, rock and morning dove, and various waterfowl species.

The surrounding Rio Grande National Forest is located in Game Management Unit GMU 81 which has healthy numbers of Elk and Mule Deer. The hunting quality is good, especially in the early seasons before winter drives the animals out.