Big Springs
By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026
A sprawling mountain neighborhood south and west of downtown Nederland with homes ranging from modest A-frame cabins to modern 5,000+ square-foot custom builds. Lots run half an acre to two acres, heavily treed with privacy and birdsong. The western parcels border National Forest and sit closest to Eldora Mountain Resort. A strong neighborhood community with a dog-friendly, outdoor-oriented culture. Square footage spans 1,500 to 5,100+ across the range.
Community Anchors
- Barker Reservoir and shoreline trail
- Carousel of Happiness (historic carved carousel)
- Nederland Community Center
- Chipeta Park and playground
- West Magnolia and East Magnolia trail systems (16 mi singletrack)
- Eldora Mountain Resort (5 mi, 680 skiable acres)
- Hessie Trailhead (gateway to Indian Peaks Wilderness)
- Caribou Ranch Open Space
- Roosevelt National Forest access from multiple neighborhoods
- NedFest and Frozen Dead Guy Days festivals
- Nederland Farmers Market (summer)
- Downtown breweries, coffee houses, and live music venues
Nearby Schools
- Nederland Elementary
- Nederland Middle-Senior High School
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Price Range
$350K$1.5M
$350K–$1M
More accessible end of Nederland
Era Built
1965–2015
19002026
Mid-Century / Late 20th Century / Early 21st Century
Other neighborhoods in Nederland
- Caribou Ridge$1.5M–$2.5M (estimated)
- Indian Peaks at Nederland$850K–$1.6M (estimated)
- Downtown Nederland$450K–$900K (estimated)
- Nederland Heights$500K–$850K (estimated)
- Nederland Lake View Heights$475K–$800K (estimated)
- Hilltop Terrace$550K–$950K (estimated)
- St. Anton Highlands$825K–$1.5M (estimated)
- Bonanza Mountain Estates$600K–$900K (estimated)