Land for Sale in Costilla County, CO

Own Land Where Wild Horses Still Roam – Affordable & Ready

Own Land Where Wild Horses Still Roam – Affordable & Ready

Are you ready to stop renting and start building your future? This 1.19-acre property in Wild Horse Mesa is the perfect first step. It’s level, open land with fresh mountain air, and it is not wetlands and not in a flood zone, so you can feel safe planning your homestead. Right now, you can camp, park your RV, or just enjoy the wide views while you prepare to build your future home.

Wild Horse Mesa is a special place where wild mustangs still roam. The land sits over 8,200 feet high, giving you big-sky views and plenty of space to breathe. Nearby, you can fish at Sanchez Reservoir, explore the Old Spanish Trail, or visit the famous Great Sand Dunes National Park just under an hour away. The small town of San Luis, the oldest town in Colorado, is only 20 minutes away for food and supplies.

With very low taxes (just $55 a year) and no HOA, this property is simple and affordable to own. Owner financing with no interest makes it even easier to lock it in now and pay it off over time, while you plan for your garden, chickens, and a family home in the future.

Don’t wait—land in Wild Horse Mesa is limited, and this chance to own your own homestead won’t last long.

Property Highlights:

  • Size: 1.19 acres

  • Land Use: Estate Residential (ER)

  • Access: Dirt road via Running Horse Rd

  • Permitted Activities:

    • Build your dream home or cabin

    • Temporary camping (14 days every 3 months)

    • RV use with permit

Closest Major Cities:

  • Mesita - 16 min (8.2 miles)

  • San Luis - 22 min (14.7 miles)

  • San Acacio - 24 min (16.7 miles)

  • San Pablo - 25 min (10.3 miles)

  • Los Fuertes - 27 min (11.8 miles)

Nearby Attractions:

  • Mother Mary's Garden - 18 min (11.1 miles)

  • Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center - 35 min (30.1 miles)

  • Río Grande del Norte National Monument - 56 min (49.9 miles)

  • San Luis Valley Museum | Alamosa - 1 hr (55.1 miles)

  • San Luis Peoples Market - 21 min (14.5 miles)

  • San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital - 51 min (43.6 miles)

  • Mrs Rios - 20 min (14.4 miles)

  • Piccadilly Circus Pizza - 21 min (14.6 miles)

  • Conoco Gas Station - 21 min (14.5 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: Camp for 14 days (every 3 months); long term camping/rv permit available (60 days – with up to 3 renewals, $200 fee – septic & water required)

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.