For those wanting privacy and seclusion yet know the value of being close to pavement, not too far from the highway - EMERALD LAKE RANCH offers you this and much more. Peaceful setting near the wildlife drinking water of EMERALD LAKE. Elk, deer, ptarmigan and wild turkey freely roam the ranch while an occasional bald eagle perches in the tall pines waiting to fish from the stream fed water. Views of V-rock and Navajo Peak, easy access to thousands of acres of San Juan National Forest and just 25 minutes to downtown Pagosa Springs where you can soak in the famous Pagosa Hot Springs, take in one of the mountain eateries, or enjoy all the events and festivals Pagosa Springs has to offer. Skiing right up the road at Wolf Creek Ski area too! Santa Fe is just 2.5 hours south, commercial air service available about 80 minutes west in Durango. Easy access, all weather roads, central water, electric and telephone. An exceptional value in a very exclusive and private ranch setting.