Sweetwater Ranch

Sweetwater Ranch

The Sweetwater Ranch is highly visible from U.S. Highway 285 about 14 miles south of Fairplay. The property encompasses a short stretch of  the South Fork of the South Platte River and contains several ponds,  springs, and rare wetland plants.

Owners of the Sweetwater have accomplished several habitat improvement projects, including the creation of shallow wetlands for waterfowl  breeding, riparian fencing, adaptive management, and stream channel  restoration. The property is currently used for cattle ranching, horse  boarding, and recreational uses.

Funding for the Sweetwater Ranch conservation easement was provided  by Great Outdoors Colorado, the Park County Land and Water Trust Fund,  and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.