What type of community is Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort?

Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort is a 772-acre gated eco-adventure residential community on the former Buckskin Joe site near Canon City, Colorado. It offers 139 homesites of about three acres starting at $200,000, with over 200 acres of open space inside the community.

What recreational activities are available at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort?

The community features 14 on-site activities including a 30-hole disc golf course, hiking and mountain biking trails, a bike park and pump track, rock climbing and via ferrata, a 176-step incline, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, and a putting and chipping green. The Gunslingers Clubhouse serves as a community gathering space. The Royal Gorge itself is minutes away, offering rafting, ziplines, and more.

How do I schedule a tour of Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort?

You can schedule a tour by filling out the contact form at royalgorgeranchandresort.com/contact or by calling Ty Seufer directly at 303-419-6782. The community is located at 1337 County Road 3A, Canon City, CO 81212.

What are the HOA dues and what do they cover?

HOA dues are $1,800 per year ($150 per month if paid monthly). The same dues apply to every owner regardless of build status. Dues cover maintenance of the community's common areas, roads, recreational facilities including the disc golf course and trails, and the Gunslingers Clubhouse. The community is designed as Colorado's first net-zero adventure residential community.

Background & Archive

Stories on the land, the region and the plan behind Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort. For what is available today, see the lots.

November 3, 2026

Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort Today: 139 Homesites on 772 Acres

The ranch began as an 800-acre property and is 772 acres today: 139 homesites of about three acres each across five eco areas, with lots priced at $200,000.

November 3, 2026

Building Your Home: TOPOS Homes and Our Designer-Architect

TOPOS Homes is the community's builder, Brian, our designer and architect, can help any homeowner, and the HOA allows up to 1,300 sq ft inside a home's footprint.

November 3, 2026

Visiting the Ranch: One Waiver for Everyone

Everyone who enters Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort for recreation agrees to the release waiver, and a parent signs for each minor.

2019 archive

Royal Gorge Resort Homes Meet IRC 2006 Codes

Our TOPOS Homes are engineered to exceed building standards, meeting IRC 2006 codes with snow loads of 40 lbs per square foot, wind resistance of 120 mph, and full 2018 energy code compliance.

2019 archive

Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort Makes Good Use of Former Buckskin Joe Property

The former Buckskin Joe frontier town and movie set, once home to Western film productions and a beloved tourist attraction, is being transformed into a 772-acre gated eco-adventure community.

2019 archive

Updated: Roads Being Cut, Named and Graded

Infrastructure development continues as roads are cut, named, and graded throughout the property, providing access to lots across all eco areas while maintaining the natural landscape.

2019 archive

90 Years of Wow: The Royal Gorge Bridge and Its Fame

The Royal Gorge Bridge celebrated its 90th anniversary as one of the world's most iconic structures, and Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort is proud to be its newest neighbor.

2019 archive

Royal Gorge Region's New Mountain Biking Trails

Colorado's newest cycling routes are taking shape at Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort, with an expanding network of trails designed for riders of all skill levels.

2019 archive

The Ranch & Resort Vision

From trail systems and climbing routes to eco-friendly homes and community gathering spaces, the vision for Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort is taking shape on 772 acres of Colorado's most dramatic landscape.

2019 archive

Former Buckskin Joe Site to Be Transformed into Walking and Biking Trails

The former Buckskin Joe frontier town site will be transformed into an extensive network of walking and biking trails, preserving the land's natural features while creating new recreational opportunities.

2019 archive

Destination: Cañon City

Cañon City is experiencing a renaissance as outdoor recreation, tourism, and new development breathe life into this historic Colorado town at the gateway to the Royal Gorge.

2018 archive

Local Media Announcement

The first public announcement of the purchase of the former Buckskin Joe property and the vision for Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort.

Background & Archive

Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort Today: 139 Homesites on 772 Acres

Building Your Home: TOPOS Homes and Our Designer-Architect

Visiting the Ranch: One Waiver for Everyone

Royal Gorge Resort Homes Meet IRC 2006 Codes

Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort Makes Good Use of Former Buckskin Joe Property

Updated: Roads Being Cut, Named and Graded

90 Years of Wow: The Royal Gorge Bridge and Its Fame

Royal Gorge Region's New Mountain Biking Trails

The Ranch & Resort Vision

Former Buckskin Joe Site to Be Transformed into Walking and Biking Trails

Destination: Cañon City

Local Media Announcement

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Background & Archive

Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort Today: 139 Homesites on 772 Acres

Building Your Home: TOPOS Homes and Our Designer-Architect

Visiting the Ranch: One Waiver for Everyone

Royal Gorge Resort Homes Meet IRC 2006 Codes

Royal Gorge Ranch & Resort Makes Good Use of Former Buckskin Joe Property

Updated: Roads Being Cut, Named and Graded

90 Years of Wow: The Royal Gorge Bridge and Its Fame

Royal Gorge Region's New Mountain Biking Trails

The Ranch & Resort Vision

Former Buckskin Joe Site to Be Transformed into Walking and Biking Trails

Destination: Cañon City

Local Media Announcement

Cookie Preferences