3.47 Acres in Black Hawk, CO - $390,000
Pactolus Lake Cabin
Secluded Off-Grid Cabin Retreat Near Nederland
Escape into nature with this serene 3.47-acre off-grid cabin retreat nestled near Nederland and the vast Arapaho National Forest. Embrace the tranquility of off-grid living while enjoying close proximity to outdoor adventures and the charming community of Nederland.
Land
3 1/2 acres next to the dense Arapaho National Forest
Improvements
The property has a one room 600 sq ft cabin with an additional building for storage and/or bathroom with bio composting toilet. The structure also has an attached newly installed deck with immediate views of the forest.
Recreation
The property resides at a stones throw to Lincoln Hill Fly Fishing club and next to the Arapaho National Forest. Eldora ski resort is also close by.
Region & Climate
The properties elevation sits at 8400 ft and boasts average high temperatures in the mid 70’s during the summer and low to...
The properties elevation sits at 8400 ft and boasts average high temperatures in the mid 70’s during the summer and low to mid 30’s in the winter. With great food and drink options in Nederland and convenient access to the natural forest makes this the perfect setting.
History
Pactolus Lake is located in Gilpin County, CO(specifically Lincoln Hills) and has a rich history that includes mining, a hotel, and ice skating:
Mining
The Pactolus Placer was a mining site that included buildings that were later repurposed for Camp Nizhoni, a hotel and staff lodging facility.The camp operated through the 1930s and 1940s, despite financial challenges from World War II and the Great Depression.
Ice skating
In 1961, the Colorado History Collection acquired a Pactolus Lake skating pass made of cardstock with a hole at the top for securing it to a person.The pass includes the lake’s name and hours of operation.
Location
Centrally located south of Nederland and short drives to Blackhawk, Boulder and west Denver.
Directions
Take highway 119 south from Nederland to highway 72 east and right turn at Pactolus Lake Road. From Arvada take highway 72 or Coal Creek Canyon road west to south Beaver Creek Road. The property is 40 minutes to Boulder and 40 minutes to the west side of Denver.
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