Land for Sale in Costilla County, CO

Where Wild Horses Still Roam – Claim Your Freedom in Wild Horse Mesa

Where Wild Horses Still Roam – Claim Your Freedom in Wild Horse Mesa

In Wild Horse Mesa, the land feels alive. Here, wild horses still run free across the open plains, and the sky stretches farther than you can imagine.

This property is a combination of two side-by-side lots, each with 2.53 acres, giving you a total of 5.06 acres to enjoy. It’s flat and open, ready for camping, parking an RV, or building a small home one day. Just minutes away, Sanchez Reservoir sparkles with water for fishing and boating, and the famous Great Sand Dunes National Park is less than an hour’s drive. The oldest town in Colorado, San Luis, is nearby for simple supplies, while you keep the peace and quiet of the mesa. With taxes under $110 a year and no HOA rules, this land is easy to own and keep. Land in Wild Horse Mesa is special—and it doesn’t last long.

Claim your piece before it’s gone.

Property Highlights:

  • Size: 5.06 acres

  • Land Use: Estate Residential

  • Access: Dirt road

    Permitted Activities:

    • Build your dream home or cabin

    • Temporary camping (14 days every 3 months)

    • RV use with permit

Closest Major Cities:

  • Mesita - 13 min (9.2 miles)

  • San Luis - 13 min (9.5 miles)

  • San Acacio - 15 min (11.5 miles)

  • San Pablo - 18 min (13.9 miles)

  • Los Fuertes - 20 min (15.3 miles)

Nearby Attractions:

  • Mother Mary's Garden - 8 min (5.9 miles)

  • Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center - 25 min (24.8 miles)

  • San Luis Valley Museum | Alamosa - 51 min (49.8 miles)

  • Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve - 51 min (51.4 miles)

  • Cole Park - 53 min (50.2 miles)

  • Mrs Rios Restaurant - 11 min (9.1 miles)

  • Piccadilly Circus Pizza - 11 min (9.3 miles)

  • San Luis Health Center: Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. - 12 min (9.2 miles)

  • San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital - 42 min (38.4 miles)

  • Conoco Gas Station - 11 min (9.3 miles)

Additional Property Notes:

  • Utilities:

    • No utilities, utilities are in the area

    • Water: Would be a well, or water haul + holding tank (or other similar option.

    • Sewer: Would be by septic system

    • Electricity: Solar, wind, or generator

  • Mobile Homes: Allowed if manufactured after 1976

  • Camping/RVs: Allowed for limited stays; long-term use requires a permit

Property Tour

Breathe in the crisp alpine air, take in the sweeping views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and find your freedom in the wide-open spaces of Costilla County, Colorado. Whether you're looking to build, camp, or invest—this land offers the peace and possibility you've been searching for.

Make this property yours and begin building memories that will last a lifetime.