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Destination Ranch Neighborhood, Durango CO – Homes & Land

Destination Ranch is a gated residential subdivision located off Lightner Creek Road (County Road 207) in Durango, Colorado. Properties are situated at 7,601 feet in elevation and are developed on parcels of approximately 70 acres. As of May 2026, home sizes range from 1,200 to 4,820 square feet. Lightner Creek runs through the property. The landscape includes grassy meadows, rolling hills, and vegetation consisting of aspen, spruce, gambel oak, and ponderosa pine, creating a secluded mountain setting west of Durango.

What to Expect

Destination Ranch properties are accessed by gated gravel roads and are part of an HOA with annual dues of $1,200. HOA services include road maintenance. Properties utilize private wells for water service and individual septic systems. Natural gas service is not available, and alternative fuel sources such as propane are typically used. The gated setting and large acreage parcels contribute to the community's private rural character west of Durango.

Lifestyle

Destination Ranch offers a private mountain setting with access to nearby services and outdoor recreation. The community consists of six estate-sized properties situated among open meadows and timbered landscapes featuring ponderosa pine, limber pine, Gambel oak, Douglas fir, and mountain juniper. Wildlife commonly observed in the area includes elk, deer, and turkey.

The subdivision provides direct access to surrounding public lands, offering opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and other outdoor activities. Downtown Durango is located approximately 10 miles from the community, providing convenient access to shopping, dining, and services while maintaining a secluded rural atmosphere. The combination of large acreage parcels, mountain scenery, and recreational access contributes to Destination Ranch's appeal as a private estate community west of Durango.

You'll Love

  • Gated subdivision with gravel roads
  • 70-acre lot sizes
  • Home sizes from 1,200 to 4,820 square feet
  • Elevation of 7,601 feet
  • Mountain views noted in MLS
  • 20 minutes to Downtown Durango

Location

  • Downtown Durango (DoubleTree Hotel): 20 minutes
  • La Plata County Airport: 36 minutes
  • Durango High School: 23 minutes
  • City Market: 20 minutes
  • Purgatory Ski Resort: 49 minutes

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Homes and Land

Destination Ranch features single-family homes with recorded sizes ranging from 1,200 to 4,820 square feet. As of May 2026, properties are developed on parcels of approximately 70 acres. Development consists of large estate properties within the gated community, with several high-end homes constructed throughout the subdivision. Some properties include conservation easements on portions of the land.

    Utilities

    • Water: Well
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Gas: None
    • Electric: La Plata Electric Association

      HOA

      • HOA Dues: $1,200 annually

      • Gravel roads are maintained by the Association

      Recreation

      • Animas River Trail & Greenway

      • Overend Mountain Park Trailhead

      • Horse Gulch Trail Head

      • Big Canyon Trailhead

      • Animas Mountain East Trailhead

      Closest fishing access:

      • Animas River: 19 minutes

      • Lake Nighthorse: 26 minutes (via private roads)

      Property tax history, a tax estimator, and parcel information—including lot size, boundaries, and what a property backs up to—are available through the La Plata County Assessor.

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      Disclaimer:
      All neighborhood information, including HOA details, fees, and community guidelines, is subject to change. HOA dues may increase over time, and other property-specific details may vary. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please contact our team directly.

      Schools In The Area

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      Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
      Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
      Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
      Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 public 6-8
      Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
      Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
      Durango High School 970-259-1630 public 9-12
      Animas High School 970-247-2474 public 9-12
      Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 public 6-12
      Durango Big Picture High School 970-259-0203 public 9-12
      The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
      St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
      Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
      Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
      Colorado Timberline Academy 970-247-5898 private 9-12 Website
      Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
      Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
      Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
      Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
      St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
      Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
      Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
      Animas Valley Elementary School 970-247-0124 public PK-5
      Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
      Riverview Elementary School 970-247-3862 public PK-5
      Needham Elementary School 970-247-4791 public PK-5
      Park Elementary School 970-247-3718 public PK-5
      The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
      St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
      Children's House of Durango 970-259-1089 private PK-KG Website
      Durango Montessori School 970-769-3590 private PK-5 Website
      Mountain Middle School 970-828-5600 public 4-8
      Miller Middle School 970-247-1418 public 6-8
      Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 public 6-12
      The Liberty School 970-385-4834 private 3-9 Website
      St Columba School 970-247-5527 private PK-8 Website
      Durango High School 970-259-1630 public 9-12
      Animas High School 970-247-2474 public 9-12
      Southwest Colorado Eschool 970-403-0946 public 6-12
      Durango Big Picture High School 970-259-0203 public 9-12
      Colorado Timberline Academy 970-247-5898 private 9-12 Website

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