1797 Co Rd 346, Rifle, CO 81650

Executive Summary

Oxbow Landing includes approximately 3/4 of a mile of Colorado river frontage, 3/4 of a mile of Interstate 70 frontage, 11+ acres across two lakes, and a total of 122 acres of property. Access is easy for large vehicles, with a short 2.3 mile drive on a quiet county road to the nearest I-70 interchange. Oxbow Landing is located in unincorporated Garfield County, zoned ''Rural''. The city of Rifle borders the property on multiple sides. There is an existing power line that comes onto the property from the north. There are several potential uses, ranging from an RV park/campground, residential home, wetlands mitigation bank, and/or recreational water activities. The best use may be to combine several of these: An RV park, cable-powered wakeboarding park, stand up paddle-board (SUP) rentals, fishing rentals, owner’s quarters, and a small wetlands mitigation bank could all be combined to generate a viable business.

Property Highlights

• 122 acres

• 3/4 of a mile of Colorado River frontage

• 3/4 of a mile of Interstate 70 frontage

• 11+ acres of lakes, across two lakes

• Garfield County “Rural” Zone

• Easy access for large vehicles

Improvements

Current improvements on the property are minimal but important. Electricity is already run to the property, along with a few gravel roads and some wildlife fencing along the interstate.

• Electricity on the property

• Gravel road to parts of the property

• Wildlife fence bordering Interstate 70

Ideal Uses

This property has several potential uses, ranging from an RV park/campground, residential home, wetlands mitigation bank, and/or recreational water activities. The best use may be to combine several of these: An RV park, cable-powered wakeboarding park, stand up paddle-board (SUP) rentals, fishing rentals, owner’s quarters, and a small wetlands mitigation bank could all be combined to generate a viable business.

• An RV Park may be possible with a Major Impact review with the county. A LOMA letter from FEMA would likely need to be obtained for this use, and it is likely that dirt would need to be brought in to achieve that. A topographical survey is available.

• A home could be built. A LOMA letter from FEMA would likely need to be obtained to put a home closer to the river, and it is likely that dirt would need to be brought in to achieve that. A topographical survey is available.

• Wetlands mitigation bank.

• Recreational activities, such as boating, fishing and hunting. The lakes could potentially support cable-powered watersports (wakeboarding, kneeboarding, etc) and self powered watersports such as SUP (Stand Up Paddle-boarding) or kayaking. Turkeys frequent the property.

• Prospective buyers should investigate potential uses with the county and other experts before making any purchasing decisions.

Location & Area

Oxbow Landing is located in an easy to access area just off of Interstate 70, a popular thoroughfare for people traveling through the area. The town of Rifle is nearby with restaurants and shopping, and the Rifle Airport is about 10 minutes away.

• 10 Minute Drive to the Rifle Airport

• Borders the town of Rifle

• Easy I70 access for large vehicles

• Popular thoroughfare location for travelers and tourists