Fossil Lake Ranch
By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026
A popular choice in southeast Fort Collins bordering the 754-acre Fossil Creek Reservoir. Spacious homes on well-landscaped lots with a clubhouse, pool, and direct trail access to the 1,400-acre natural area, a birding paradise with 180+ species. Served by Fossil Ridge High School, Fort Collins' top-ranked public high school.
Community Anchors
- Old Town Fort Collins (100+ restaurants, shops, breweries, events)
- Colorado State University campus and events
- New Belgium Brewing, Odell Brewing, 20+ craft breweries
- Horsetooth Reservoir (boating, swimming, fishing, rock climbing)
- Horsetooth Mountain Open Space (29 miles of trails)
- Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area (trails and wildlife)
- Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area (1,400 acres, 180+ bird species)
- Spring Creek Trail (7-mile paved urban trail)
- Poudre River Trail
- Power Trail (north-south bike corridor)
- Gardens on Spring Creek (community botanic garden)
- Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
- Lincoln Center (performing arts)
- Edora Park and Rolland Moore Park (major rec centers)
- Collindale Golf Course and Southridge Golf Course
- City Park (pool, playgrounds, tennis)
- 960+ acres of developed parks, 45+ miles of paved trails
Nearby Schools
- Bacon Elementary
- Preston Middle School
- Fossil Ridge High School
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Price Range
$350K$1.1M
$400K–$1.2M
Mid-tier of Fort Collins
Era Built
2000–2015
19002026
Early 21st Century
various builders