9648 E Highway 36, Lyons, CO, 80540

The Little Thompson River Homestead is rich in history and a unique opportunity for some lucky buyer. This special property is approx.156 acres and sits along the banks of a fork of the Little Thompson River. This piece of land provides opportunities for secluded home building sites with year-round access off highway 36. Eletric already onsite! It is also conveniently located just 15 minutes from Estes Park and Lyons, CO, and 35 minutes to Boulder, Longmont and Rocky Mountain National Park. The Little Thompson River Homestead is an excellent base for recreational hobbies and adventure or year-round home. The river meanders through the full length of the property, with a year-round flow that supports small trout and is a great water source that attracts local wildlife. There are several locations along the river that make for great camping sites as well. The property has a diverse landscape with large stands of tall Douglas fir, aspen and ponderosa trees as well as a south facing open hillsides and meadows along the creek. The old historic road to Estes Park remains and is still accessible via off road vehicles, providing access through the property and along the babbling creek. Two old homestead outbuildings stand beside a primitive cabin. For those wanting to build your dream home, the creek/ river makes for a picturesque setting with multiple accessible building locations and electrical power is already at the property. The property is bordered by National Forest on three sides. Elk, mule deer, bear, big horn sheep, and turkeys call this area home. Recreational activities are endless in this part of Colorado and include hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, ATV riding, and so much more. This original homestead property, whose size and character are rarely found in this area, has never before been on the market.