BackCountry

By Jessica Car · Updated March 2026

Highlands Ranch's premier gated community with custom and semi-custom homes on the southern edge of the CDP, direct access to 8,200 acres of wilderness, a resort-caliber clubhouse, and sweeping mountain views that feel more mountain retreat than suburb.

Typical Lot	0.20-0.50 acres
Est. HOA	$200-$300/mo + HRCA $171/qtr
Home Types	Luxury, Custom, Single-family
Amenities	Gated community, Sundial House: 14,000 sqft clubhouse with infinity pool, fitness center, and spa, 8,200-acre Backcountry Wilderness Area, Private South Rim Trail access, Tennis courts, Miles of hiking and biking trails, Wildlife viewing

Community Anchors

HRCA: 4 recreation centers (Northridge, Eastridge, Southridge, Westridge)
HRCA quarterly assessment: $171/qtr ($684/yr) covers all 4 rec centers
70+ miles of interconnected trails
26+ parks
Backcountry Wilderness Area (8,200 acres)
Town Center: restaurants, shops, farmers market, Civic Green events
Highlands Ranch Library
The Links Golf Course (public 18-hole)
Highlands Ranch Golf Club (Hale Irwin 18-hole)
Highlands Ranch Mansion (events venue)
Douglas County School District RE-1: 4 high schools (Highlands Ranch HS, ThunderRidge HS, Mountain Vista HS, Rock Canyon HS)
Sky Ridge Medical Center (5-15 min for most neighborhoods)