Morgan Creek Ranch
Hunting Opportunities:
Camping:
Yes
No
Guiding Services:
Yes
No
Game Retrieval Services:
Yes
No
Morgan Creek Ranch
Hunting Opportunities:
Camping:
Yes
No
Guiding Services:
Yes
No
Game Retrieval Services:
Yes
No
About This Ranch
Morgan Creek Ranch is located approximately 24 miles north of Meeker and 26 miles south of Craig, accessed from State Highway 13. The ranch is located in multiple diverse areas and ranges from lower elevations of sagebrush and irrigated hay ground to the higher elevations in the Danforth Hills and Nine Mile.
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Terrain
The Morgan Creek Ranch property is organized by zones/areas to create opportunities for all hunters. These areas are identified on the MCR map. From rolling sagebrush hills, with scrub oak on the hillsides. The steeper mountains have aspen stands on the north-facing slopes. The drainages on the Danforth Hill's run north to the Axial Basin with ridges covered in oak brush, serviceberry, and sagebrush. Other diverse areas on the Ranch have perennial and ephemeral streams and irrigated hay fields. There are areas on the Ranch that are closed to driving during hunting season but are accessible by foot to allow all hunters access.
Access
Travel by motor vehicle is restricted to existing roads. 4-wheel drive vehicles are highly recommended. No ATVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles, horses or pack animals are allowed on the ranch.
Area Maps
USGS Quads -Axial, Devils Hole Gulch, Easton Gulch, Monument Butte, Ninemile Gap, Price Creek, Thornburgh
Game Retrieval Services
As available, guides can retrieve for hunters at no cost.
Guiding Services
Available at no cost but preference goes towards bull and buck hunters.
Overnight Accommodations
Season Dates
Check the Hunter Information page.
45000 acres.
6,400 to 8,200 ft.
Morgan Creek Ranch is located approximately 24 miles north of Meeker and 26 miles south of Craig, accessed from State Highway 13. The ranch is located in multiple diverse areas and ranges from lower elevations of sagebrush and irrigated hay ground to the higher elevations in the Danforth Hills and Nine Mile.
Meeker Office
Tonia Folks
970-942-9615 (mobile)
[email protected]
Elk Ridge Outfitters
2452 State Hwy 13
Hamilton, CO 81638
Rod Owens
Lead Guide
[email protected]
Ranching for Wildlife (RFW)
This property is part of the Ranching for Wildlife program. The Ranching for Wildlife program provides Colorado residents a unique opportunity to hunt on private ranch land normally closed to the public. Participating ranches provide public hunting recreation access to their land free of charge to those who draw licenses.
Through this program, hunters can play an important role in helping CPW and landowners manage wildlife populations on private land. In addition to providing public hunting access to successful applicants, participating landowners are required to improve habitat on their ranch for both game and non-game animals. These efforts help preserve and enhance open spaces for wildlife to live and thrive and keep the hunting heritage alive for you and future generations.