Land for Sale in Costilla County, CO

Your Own Wild Backyard—5 Acres in Colorado!

Your Own Wild Backyard—5 Acres in Colorado!

If you love the outdoors and dream of having your own space in nature, this 5.04-acre property in the Rio Grande Ranches of Colorado is calling your name. With wide open skies, peaceful surroundings, and level terrain, it’s the perfect place to camp, hike, stargaze, or simply unplug and enjoy the quiet. There are no flood zones or wetlands to worry about—just clean, dry land ready for your next adventure. Access is easy via a dirt road called Mariposa Trail, making it an ideal spot for weekend getaways or a future off-grid retreat.

Whether you’re into birdwatching, exploring, or just sitting by a fire under the stars, this land offers the freedom and beauty every nature lover craves.

Don’t wait—grab your adventure land today!

Property Highlights:

  • Size: 5.04 acres

  • Land Use: Estate Residential

  • Access: Dirt road via Mariposa

  • Permitted Activities:

    • Build your dream home or cabin

    • Temporary camping (14 days every 3 months)

    • RV use with permit

Closest Major Cities:

  • Mesita - 19 min (10.3 miles)

  • San Acacio - 30 min (19.4 miles)

  • San Luis - 32 min (24.9 miles)

  • San Pablo - 37 min (29.3 miles)

  • Los Fuertes - 39 min (30.7 miles)

Nearby Attractions:

  • Mother Mary's Garden - 29 min (21.3 miles)

  • Rito Seco Park - 45 min (33.8 miles)

  • Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center - 47 min (40.2 miles)

  • San Luis Valley Museum | Alamosa - 1 hr 4 min (47.3 miles)

  • Cole Park - 1 hr 5 min (47.5 miles)

  • Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - 1 hr 13 min (62.3 miles)

  • Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve - 1 hr 14 min (66.8 miles)

Additional Property Notes:

  • Utilities:

    • No utilities, utilities are in the area

    • Water: Could install well, holding tank, or water haul

    • Sewer: Septic would be required

    • Electricity: Could install solar 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.