Camp Tahosa is an extraordinary 191 +/- acre private retreat featuring a secluded mountain setting, only 20 miles to the City of Boulder with all its amenities. This magnificent part of Boulder County history was used as a fishing resort, and then a camp operated by the Boy Scouts of America for almost 100 years.It encompasses an area of ecological significance with diverse wildlife habitat and migration corridors, as well as important wetland and riparian areas. Recreational opportunities abound with miles of trails, fishing, boating and swimming in spring-fed Tumblesom Lake, hunting opportunities, and direct Forest Service access (Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests).Expansive vistas from the varied terrain feature rock outcropppings, meadows and aspen groves, as well as views overlooking your own 31-acre private lake. A Conservation Easement with Boulder County ensures that the open space values of this stunning parcel are maintained. Up to 8,000 square feet of residential structures are allowed, as well as up to 27,064 square feet of total improvements.
Sold
$5,400,000
173 County Road 96 Rd, Ward, CO 80481
4beds
2baths
2,784sqft
Farm
Built in ----
191 Acres lot
$5,344,000 Zestimate®
$1,940/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 06, 2025 at 03:17am
Listed by:
Karla Brown 303-449-2131,
The Colorado Group,
Wade Arnold 303-449-2131,
The Colorado Group
Bought with:
Linda Nehls
RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc
Source: IRES,MLS#: 990839

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,784
- Total interior livable area: 2,784 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Garage Type: None
Features
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Panoramic
- Waterfront features: Abuts Pond/Lake, Abuts Stream/Creek/River, Lake Front, Lake
- Body of water: Tumblesom Lake
Lot
- Size: 191 Acres
- Features: Water Rights Included, Wooded, Rolling Slope, Rock Outcropping, Abuts National Forest, Unincorporated
Details
- Parcel number: R0086418
- Zoning: Forestry
- Special conditions: Private Owner
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Farm
Condition
- Not New, Previously Owned
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Well, Wells
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ward
- Subdivision: Ward Subdivision
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel