At the western base of Monarch Pass along US Highway 50, Tomichi Creek Trading Post presents a rare opportunity to acquire an established business with three distinct income streams in the heart of Colorado's mountain recreation country. Located in Sargents, this unique commercial operation combines a gas station and convenience store, campground and lodging accommodations, and Tomichi Creek Bar & Grill. Together, these complementary revenue streams create a diversified business serving highway travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, and the surrounding community.
The gas station and convenience store serve both highway travelers and the surrounding community, offering gasoline, ethanol free fuel, diesel, propane, and EV charging. Inside, the Trading Post features a well stocked retail store with groceries, beverages, snacks, ice cream, Hunt Brothers Pizza, gifts, souvenirs, and outdoor essentials. With prominent Highway 50 frontage and CDOT reporting an average of approximately 2,600 vehicles per day in 2024 along the Sargents corridor, this established operation benefits from excellent visibility and convenient access for motorists, campers, and recreational enthusiasts traveling through the area.
Lodging includes 20 full hookup RV sites with 30/50 amp service, nine cabins, three business owned campers for rental or employee housing, creekside tent camping along Marshall Creek, and a spacious lodge for groups or onsite owner living. An established website and Campspot reservation system support bookings and campground management. Amenities include restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, and picnic areas, providing an established lodging operation with opportunities for continued growth.
Tomichi Creek Bar & Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with locally sourced burgers, house smoked BBQ, elk specialties, American favorites, and a full bar. The restaurant features a commercial kitchen, indoor dining, and outdoor patio, supporting food and beverage service to campground guests, local patrons, and highway travelers. A distinctive feature is the historic bar dating to the 1800s, originally located in the La Veta Hotel in Gunnison, adding character and a unique piece of Colorado history to the establishment.
The property offers substantial existing infrastructure, including water rights, two wells, a newer septic system, and in floor heating, supporting its multiple commercial operations. The combination of established facilities, equipment, utilities, and improvements represents a significant investment in the property's continued business use.
The location supports a diverse recreational customer base, with ride in, ride out access to ATV, UTV, dirt bike, and snowmobile trails near Marshall Pass. The surrounding area offers access to the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, Monarch Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and hunting opportunities within GMU 551. Monarch Mountain Ski Area, approximately 12 miles away, provides an additional source of winter visitation. Positioned along Highway 50 between Gunnison and Salida, with Crested Butte within reach, the Trading Post serves multiple customer segments through its fuel, retail, lodging, and restaurant operations.
The sale includes the real estate, established business operations, inventory, equipment, and associated business assets, providing a buyer the opportunity to acquire a multifaceted commercial enterprise with established revenue streams and operational infrastructure. Opportunities for continued growth may include expanded retail offerings, increased lodging occupancy, enhanced food and beverage operations, and additional marketing to capitalize on the property's strategic location.
Tomichi Creek Trading Post offers a distinctive opportunity for an owner operator or investor seeking an established Colorado mountain business with diversified income potential, substantial existing improvements, and room for future growth.