Land for Sale in Costilla County, CO

Start your future on this 5-acre land—just a little more than half an hour from the Rio Grande River!

Start your future on this 5-acre land—just a little more than half an hour from the Rio Grande River!

You have worked hard all your life—now it’s time to relax and enjoy it. This lovely 5-acre land in Rio Grande Ranches gives you lots of space, peace, and beautiful views. You can wake up to fresh air, quiet mornings, and wide open land all around you.

You can spend your days resting, watching animals, or visiting the nearby river. There is plenty of space to build a small home, grow a garden, or make a nice place for your family to visit.

The town of San Luis is close, so you can easily buy food and join fun community events. This land is not just a place to own—it’s something special you can share with your family for many years.

Property Highlights:

  • APN: 71560490

  • Size: 5 acres

  • Land Use: Estate Residential

  • Access: Dirt road (Adams Rd)

    Permitted Activities:

    • Build your dream home or cabin

    • Temporary camping (14 days every 3 months)

    • RV use with permit

Closest Major Cities:

  • San Acacio - 15 min (12.4 miles)

  • Mesita - 16 min (10.5 miles)

  • San Luis - 22 min (18.8 miles)

  • Sanford - 25 min (20.2 miles)

  • Los Fuertes - 29 min (24.6 miles)

Nearby Attractions:

  • Cano's Castle - 28 min (23.1 miles)

  • Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve - 55 min (50.0 miles)

  • Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center - 35 min (34.1 miles)

  • San Luis Valley Museum | Alamosa - 44 min (38.4 miles)

  • Rio Grande River- 37 min (1.7 miles)

  • Rio Grande Farm Park - 45 min (39.0 miles)

  • Casita de Rivera - 15 min (13.6 miles)

  • Mrs Rios - 20 min (18.4 miles)

  • San Luis Health Center: Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. - 21 min (18.5 miles)

  • San Luis Valley Health Conejos Cnty Hospital - 27 min (22.9 miles)

  • Conoco - 21 min (18.6 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.