Deep Creek Ranch Discover Deep Creek Ranch, a 106.6-acre haven in Gila National Forest, NM. With rich history, abundant wildlife, and self-sufficient living, its a paradise for hunters and nature lovers. Enjoy pristine landscapes and private access to the forest. Located near Alma and Silver City, this New Mexico hunting land offers the ultimate retreat in a stunning natural setting. Land Details Situated 6 miles deep within the Gila National Forest in BGU 16a. Featuring a live creek lined with massive sycamore and black walnut trees, the ranch provides miles of habitat for setters to pursue coveys of both Gambels and Mearns quail. Qualifying for NM Small Ranch E-Plus elk tags, the property has historically drawn a bull elk tag every other year, alternating with a cow elk tag (check regulations). With rich history, abundant wildlife, and self-sufficient living, its a paradise for hunters and nature lovers. Improvements This beautifully maintained, approximately 1,500 sq. ft. home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroomsan ideal size that is neither too large nor too small. The residence is truly turn-key, ready for immediate occupancy, and designed for comfortable living. A charming covered front porch invites you to relax, enjoy the scenic views, and observe local wildlife in tranquility. Deep Creek Ranch is completely off-grid and boasts a remarkable history, having provided year-round residence for over 60 years. The property is sustainably powered by solar energy, with brand new, maintenance-free batteries recently installed, and an additional back-up generator for extra security. Modern conveniences are not forgotten, as the home features phone access, reliable cell service, and internet connectivity, ensuring you stay connected while enjoying a self-sufficient lifestyle. In addition there is a 30x60 metal barn to keep any of your toys and vehicles out of the weather. Recreation Trophy Elk, Gambels & Mearns Quail, Mule Deer & Coues Whitetails Known to produce world record and best-in-class elk, 16a unit-wide bull elk tags have sold recently as high as $25,000!Both mule deer and Coues Whitetail abound in the area and are OTC for landowners. Historically a cattle ranch for generations, the seller sold his cattle grazing leases years ago to conservation groups so no grazing currently exists in the Gila National Forest area surrounding the ranch, which has benefited the wildlife tremendously. Merriams turkeys and deer are in the creek bottom and around the house daily. Coveys of quail flow through the headquarters like traffic in DallasThe creek flows year-round (most years) dropping to but a trickle during the driest of years Agriculture With the water available from the wells, its possible to have a garden and orchard to help produce your own sustainable living. Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources The ranch has 3 domestic wells and 3 acre feet of water rights which produce +/- 1M gallons per year. The wells have never been dry. Region & Climate ?Alma has a semi-arid climate, characterized by warm summers, cool winters, and generally low humidity. ?Annual precipitation averages around 1215 inches, with the majority falling during the summer "monsoon" season (July to September). The rest of the year is relatively dry. Location Description Silver City is the nearest town with all basic amenities. The distance from Alma, New Mexico to the Grant County Airport (Silver City Airport, airport code SVC) near Silver City, NM is approximately 85 to 90 miles. The trip typically takes about 2 hours.
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Access via dirt road: east at MM 43 on US 180 north of Glenwood, then approximately 5 miles on dirt to junction, left on Deep Creek Ranch Road about 1 mile to gate
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Being in the same family since the 1950s, Deep Creek Ranchs +/-106.6 deeded acres, located 6 miles back in the Gila National Forest, is the consummate sportsmans dream in Big Game Unit 16a. With the ranchs massive Sycamore and Black Walnut lined live creek, your setter or German Shorthair can hunt for miles pursuing covey after covey of both Gambels and Mearns quail. Qualifying for New Mexicos Small Ranch E-Plus elk tags, the ranch has historically drawn a bull tag every other year, alternating with a cow tag (always check regs). Horsemans & ATV Paradise Located 6 miles down a forest maintained road, one pulls into a fully fenced and gated creek bottom, crossing a live creek, surrounded by massive sycamore trees, some 6 ft. across! Black walnut, cottonwoods, elm, alligator pinion and live oaks all frame the creek bottom that is mixed with native grass meadows, creating an absolute wildlife paradise. First youll come to the horsemans paradise, with the live creek running through the working area, including the ranchs 30 x 60 metal barn, 2-rail welded fence and covered horse runs, metal pipe working corrals and wood rail corrals. A special gated two-track access trail slips directly out the back of the ranch creating your very own private access into the 3.3 million acre Gila National Forest which consists of hundreds of miles of trails that are perfect for hiking, your side-by-side or horseback riding. Trophy Elk, Gambels & Mearns Quail, Mule Deer & Coues Whitetails Known to produce world record and best-in-class elk, 16a unit-wide bull elk tags have sold recently as high as $25,000! Both mule deer and Coues Whitetail abound in the area and are OTC for landowners. Historically a cattle ranch for generations, the seller sold his cattle grazing leases years ago to conservation groups so no grazing currently exists in the Gila National Forest area surrounding the ranch, which has benefited the wildlife tremendously. Merriams turkeys and deer are in the creek bottom and around the house daily. Coveys of quail flow through the headquarters like traffic in Dallas The creek flows year-round (most years) dropping to but a trickle during the driest of years Home Can you imagine the cost to build & construct a home 6 miles back into the National Forest today? No need to think about it. An incredibly well-built and maintained +/-1500 sq. ft. home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, perfect size, not overbuilt and is literally turn-key and ready to move in! A covered front porch is enviable, where youll spend most of your time enjoying the views and watching the wildlife. Totally off-grid, this ranch has housed residents year-round for over 60 years. Deep Creek Ranch is and has been powered with solar. New, maintenance free batteries have just been installed and theres also a back-up generator. The house has phone access, cell service and internet. The ranch has 3 domestic wells and 3 acre feet of water rights which produce +/- 1M gallons per year. The wells have never been dry. Alma, New Mexico is about 8 miles from the ranch and has the closest gas, groceries and diner. Phoenix is about 4 1/2 hours, Tucson 3 1/2 hours, Albuquerque is 4 hrs. If the state of the world has you thinking about investing in that legacy property to reward your family and yourself, Deep Creek Ranch in the Gila just may be the one! Its a perfect retreat, with potential trophy elk, deer, incredible quail with direct private access into millions of acres of the Gila National Forest. Call or email today for more information and your qualified showing!
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