Trip's Place at Jumbo is an excellent opportunity to own a rare parcel of private land on Jumbo (Julesburg) Reservoir. This property is absolutely a sportsman's paradise!
You will have the opportunity to fish for walleye, crappie, blue gill and catfish as well as hunt white-tailed deer, mule deer, the occasional pronghorn, turkey, geese, ducks and sandhills crane as well as several species of varmint and small game right out your backdoor!
Land
Trip’s Place at Jumbo is 36 +/- acres of agricultural/recreational/residential property located on the west side of Jumbo Reservoir, aka Julesburg Reservoir. The water inlet runs through this property.
The property has its own well and septic system.
The property is a mix of native grass hay ground, pasture, trees, improvement site and some swampy areas depending on the level of the reservoir.
Improvements
Trip’s Place at Jumbo boasts a 1616 square foot 1 bedroom, 1 bath home with an eat-in kitchen, large living room and 3 additional rooms. The house has a propane forced air furnace with central air conditioning. The propane stove, refrigerator, deep freeze and washer and dryer are included, along with the propane tank.
There is a nice shop on the property with 220V electrical service. This building has room for your boat and/or other toys.
There is a van trailer and a van box body for additional storage on the property.
The property also has an old schoolhouse that has been converted into a workshop and would also make a great mancave!
There is a small loafing shed for livestock and an additional smaller storage shed.
There are also 3 – 30 Amp electrical RV hookups on the property.
The property is fenced along the county road and all fencing and gates will be included in the sale of the property.
Recreation
You will have the opportunity to fish for walleye, crappie, blue gill and catfish as well as hunt white-tailed deer, mule deer, the occasional pronghorn, turkey, geese, ducks and sandhills crane as well as several species of varmint and small game right out your backdoor!
Jumbo Reservoir also known as the Julesburg Reservoir is a 1,578-acre body of water located on the Jumbo State Wildlife Area located on the Logan County and Sedgwick County border in northeast Colorado. Anglers can expect excellent fishing for walleye and crappie and quality fishing for channel catfish and bluegill. The area is under the recreational management of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department
Jumbo Reservoir is also known for swimming, boating, hiking, and camping. As well as a bird-watching hot spot; discover shorebirds, hawks, bald eagles, owls and many other species that pass here during spring and fall migrations.
Agriculture
14 +/- acres of grass hay plus additional pastureland.
Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources
All appurtenant water rights associated with this property will transfer to the Buyer at Closing.
All mineral rights (if any) currently owned by the Seller will transfer to the Buyer at Closing.
Region & Climate
Logan, CO County has a temperate continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The average summer temperature is around 70°F, while the average winter temperature is around 20°F. Summers in Logan tend to be dry and sunny, though afternoon thunderstorms are commonplace in July and August. Winters are often snowy and cold with significant accumulations of snowfall throughout the season. Spring and fall bring cooler temperatures than summer but milder than winter, making them the ideal time for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and fishing.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year
History
The surrounding area is steeped in history and lore of the cowboys and was historically a favored hunting and camping ground of Cheyenne, Sioux, Pawnee and Arapahoe Indians.
In 1793, the Mallet brothers, French traders from the Illinois French settlement, traveled as far west as the junction of the South Platte for then for some distance before turning south to the Arkansas River, and onto Santa Fe. It is claimed these Frenchman gave the nearby River its name—Platte. The 1803 Louisiana Purchase made the region part of the United States.
With the discovery of gold in California and in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado, pioneers traveled the famous trails through Sedgwick and Logan Counties. The Overland Stage, (1859), the Oregon and Mormon Trails, Bozeman Trail, the Upper California crossing, the Western Union Telegraph, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the only Pony Express station in Colorado (1860) were all near this property. These trails and other nature and historic landmarks have been marked throughout Sedgwick and Logan Counties. Sedgwick County was organized in 1889 from a part of Logan County, which was territory originally occupied by the Arapahoe and Cheyenne Indians. The county and nearby community was named in honor of General John Sedgwick, who was command of Fort Wize on the Arkansas River.
Location
Trip’s Place at Jumbo is located on County Road 95 approximately 2 miles north of State Hwy 138. The property is around 10 minutes to either of the communities of Sedgwick or Crook, approximately 30 minutes to either Julesburg or Sterling and is a little over 2 hours from Denver and/or most of the northern front range of Colorado.
Trip’s Place at Jumbo is within 6 miles of the Red Lion Road exit on I-76 and also a short 30-minute drive to I-80 in Nebraska.