Land for Sale in Costilla County, CO

Off-Grid Dreamers, This Is Your Signal

Off-Grid Dreamers, This Is Your Signal

You’ve been looking for more than just cheap land — you want space, silence, and the freedom to build your life your way. This 5-acre lot in Rio Grande Ranches, southern Costilla County, Colorado, offers exactly that. Located near the Rio Grande River, this property is flat, buildable, and perfect for a cabin, tiny home, yurt, or RV. There’s no HOA, no building timeline, and full flexibility to go fully off-grid.

With 300+ sunny days a year, it’s ideal for solar power. You’ll have road access, open zoning for agriculture or animals, and stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. At night, the stars will take your breath away. No neighbors, no rules — just raw land and real freedom.

Whether you're escaping the city, prepping for the future, or building a weekend retreat, this land is your blank canvas. Opportunities like this are going fast — message now to take the first step in your off-grid journey.

Property Highlights:

  • Size: 5 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 - 24 min (12.4 miles)

  • San Acacio - 35 min (22.1 miles)

  • San Luis - 37 min (27.0 miles)

  • San Pablo - 42 min (31.4 miles)

  • Los Fuertes - 43 min (32.9 miles)

Nearby Attractions:

  • Cano's Castle - 28 min (17.5 miles)

  • Río Grande del Norte National Monument - 33 min (23.6 miles)

  • Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center - 53 min (42.3 miles)

  • San Luis Valley Museum | Alamosa - 59 min (45.0 miles)

  • Cole Park - 1 hr (45.2 miles)

  • Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve - 1 hr 18 min (68.9 miles)

  • San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital - 39 min (29.5 miles)

  • Monte Vista Medical Clinic of Rio Grande Hospital - 1 hr 14 min (59.0 miles)

  • Conoco - 53 min (42.6 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.