Elk Canyon Ranch
Property Description
Tucked away at the end of a secluded road in the rugged canyon country of northeast New Mexico, Elk Canyon Ranch offers a rare opportunity to own a large, well-blocked recreational and hunting property. Known for its outstanding big game hunting, the ranch provides direct access to trophy elk, mule deer, antelope, and bear in some of the most productive country the Northeast has to offer. With no easements, excellent water resources, diverse terrain, and world-class hunting opportunities, this 3,116.25± acre ranch is the kind of place that rarely hits the market.
Rolling grasslands blend with rugged canyons and mesa tops, providing exceptional wildlife habitat and ample forage for livestock. The ranch includes a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home that balances rustic atmosphere with modern comfort—an ideal headquarters for enjoying everything the property has to offer—along with a barn, backup generator, and water storage tank for added security and functionality.
Historically operated as a working cattle ranch, Elk Canyon Ranch still offers abundant grasslands and water infrastructure to support livestock. Beyond ranching and recreation, the property’s size, privacy, and habitat diversity make it a true four-species ranch, supporting trophy elk, mule deer, antelope, and bear—offering both immediate enjoyment and long-term legacy value.
Property Attributes
- Total Acreage: 3,116.25± acres
- 120± acres of landlocked New Mexico State Land
- Elevation: 5,120 ft. – 5,480 ft.
- End-of-the-road access ensures privacy and seclusion
- No easements – fully controlled access
- Ample grasslands for grazing and wildlife forage
- Vegetation: native grasses, scrub oak, sage, mountain mahogany, cholla, and piñons
- Multiple ponds, playas, dirt tanks, and wells provide abundant water
- Excellent internal road system
- Surrounded by large ranches for privacy and minimal hunting pressure
Improvements
- 2,147 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin
- 2-car attached garage
- 24kw Generac backup generator
- 73 ft. x 44 ft. barn – versatile for equipment, vehicles, and gear storage
- Corrals
- Water storage tank
- Historic rock house near main residence (needs work)
Hunting
Located in GMU 58, one of New Mexico’s most desirable big game units, Elk Canyon Ranch qualifies for over-the-counter tags, offering unmatched hunting opportunities.
Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Turkey, Bear, Mountain Lion
Private land over-the-counter licenses:
- Elk (through ranch code)
- Deer
- Pronghorn (with cap)
- Bear (quota, Zone 6)
- Mountain Lion (quota)
- Turkey
Recreation
- 1 hr. to Clayton Lake State Park (fishing, boating, water recreation)
- 1 hr. 14 min. to Capulin Volcano National Monument
- 1 hr. 43 min. to Sugarite Canyon State Park
- 1 hr. 43 min. to NRA Whittington Center (33,300 acres, 25 ranges)
- 3 hrs. 2 min. to Angel Fire Ski Resort
Location
- 1 hr. 3 min. to Des Moines, NM
- 1 hr. 12 min. to Clayton, NM
- 1 hr. 38 min. to Raton, NM
- 1 hr. 45 min. to Raton Municipal Airport
- 4 hrs. 38 min. to Albuquerque International Sunport
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