Save $1,499 in May, 4.85 Ac CO
9th Street : Fort Garland, CO 81123
Costilla County, Colorado
Land Description
Land Description
Welcome to your off-grid future in the San Luis Valley Ranches of Costilla County, Colorado, where this exceptional 4.85-Acre parcel awaits at approximately 7,862 feet elevation. Flat, level terrain on Lot 4, Block 4, Unit O of one of southern Colorado's most accessible high-altitude land communities. Accessed via 9th Street, a county-maintained dirt road, this rectangular parcel sits on the open San Luis Valley floor with sweeping views toward the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Mount Blanca rising to the north. With annual property taxes of just $128.56 and no confirmed HOA, this is one of the lowest-cost ways to own a piece of Colorado mountain country and build the kind of off-grid recreational retreat that bigger-budget buyers spend ten times as much to access.
This is not a homestead. This is freedom. Five acres of high-desert plain at the foot of one of the most dramatic mountain ranges in North America, where the only traffic is wind, the only neighbors are pronghorn antelope, and the only schedule is the one you choose. Imagine pulling your RV out here for a long weekend, brewing coffee at sunrise as Mount Blanca catches the first light, fishing Mountain Home Reservoir before lunch, hiking Zapata Falls in the afternoon, and watching the Milky Way arc across some of the darkest skies in the continental United States after dinner. That is what 4.85 acres in Costilla County actually buys you. Not a project. An escape.
Eastern Costilla County offers some of the best off-grid land in the Lower 48 because the conditions are stacked in your favor. Over 280 sunny days per year, ideal for solar power. Wide-open lines of sight, ideal for Starlink. Stable, well-understood high-desert hydrology with shallow well depths typically running between 150 and 350 feet in the surrounding area, ideal for cistern or well-based water systems. Flat, buildable terrain that takes a tiny home, RV pad, or compact off-grid cabin without expensive grading. And a regulatory environment under Estate Residential zoning that permits houses, mobile homes, manufactured homes, tiny homes, RVs, camping, and short-term vacation rentals.
Beyond the boundaries of your land, the recreation is world-class. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, home to North America's tallest sand dunes at 750 feet, sits 42 minutes west. Zapata Falls is 46 minutes northwest. Fort Garland, the eastern gateway to the San Luis Valley with gas, groceries, and the historic Fort Garland Museum where Kit Carson commanded troops in the 1860S, is just 23 minutes south. Alamosa, the regional commercial hub with a full hospital, Walmart, Home Depot, and Adams State University, is approximately 32 miles west. Taos, New Mexico with world-class skiing and the Taos Pueblo Unesco World Heritage Site is roughly 90 minutes south. Wolf Creek Ski Area, with the deepest annual snowfall in Colorado, is around 2 hours west.
For just $368 due today and $169 per month, you can own 4.85 acres of Colorado off-grid country with mountain views, dark skies, and unbeatable proximity to a national park. No credit checks, no bank approvals, no gatekeeping.
LIMITED MAY Cash Sale: $7,500 cash through the end of May only. Save $1,499 off the regular price of $8,999. After May 31, the cash price returns to $8,999. Lock it in this month.
We are open to owner financing as well - here is what that would look like:
MAY Cash Sale: $7,500 (Save $1,499 off the regular $8,999 price - this month only)
Easy Financing Option:
- Down Payment: $169
- Documentation Fee: $199
- Total Due Today: $368
- Monthly Payment: $169 per month for 72 months
- Loan Term: 6 Years
- No credit check, no bank, no prepayment penalty
See Info below:
- Total Acreage: 4.85 acres
- Parcel Configuration: Rectangular, approximately 323 ft (N) by 653 ft (E)
- Subdivision: San Luis Valley Ranches, Unit O, Block 4, Lot 4
- Short Legal: Slvr Unit O Blk 4 Lot 4
- State: Colorado
- County: Costilla
- Address: 9th Street, Fort Garland, CO 81133
- Approximate GPS Coordinates (Center): 37.315024, -105.501282
- Corner Coordinates: NE 37.315924, -105.500734 | SE 37.314136, -105.500745 | SW 37.314132, -105.501850 | NW 37.315915, -105.501845
- Elevation: Approximately 7,862 feet above sea level
- Terrain Type: Flat plain, ideal buildability for off-grid setup
- Annual Property Taxes: $128.56 per year (extremely low carrying costs)
- Zoning: Estate Residential (Er), Costilla County
--- Single-family dwellings allowed
--- Manufactured and mobile homes permitted (post-1976 manufacture)
--- Tiny homes allowed (600 sq ft minimum per county standard)
--- Short-term vacation rentals permitted
--- RV use allowed up to 14 days every 3 months without septic, longer with permit
--- Tent camping allowed up to 14 days every 3 months without septic
--- Building permits valid for 1 year, renewable
--- No long-term build deadline
- HOA / Poa: None confirmed by county records
- Improvements: Open high-desert terrain, natural sage and grass vegetation, ready for development
- Access: County-maintained dirt road via 9th Street
- Closest Highway: Co-159
- School District: Sierra Grande School District R-30
- Water: Well or cistern. Costilla Division of Water Resources at for well permits
- Sewer: Septic required for permanent dwelling
- Electric: Off-grid solar recommended. Grid available via Xcel Energy or San Luis Valley REC if running lines from Cr-12
- Solar Potential: Excellent. Over 280 sunny days per year in the San Luis Valley
- Internet: Starlink coverage confirmed in area, plus cellular service via Verizon and T-Mobile
- Gas: Propane only. Local providers include A-1 High Valley Propane and La Veta Propane Inc
- Trash: Private service via GT Trash Services or Silver Mountain Disposal
Note: Information presented in this listing is deemed accurate but not guaranteed. Buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence and verify all details independently.
Location And Setting Overview
The Heart of Off-Grid Colorado: The San Luis Valley is the largest high-altitude alpine valley in the world, stretching roughly 122 miles long and 74 miles wide between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east and the San Juan Mountains to the west. At 7,862 feet on the valley floor, this parcel occupies one of the flattest, most accessible building positions available anywhere in Costilla County. The valley itself is famous for its wide-open character, big skies, snowcapped peaks framing every horizon, and a deeply established off-grid community of property owners who have chosen self-sufficiency over suburban density for decades.
Costilla County is one of Colorado's most affordable rural counties and remains one of the few places in the state where five-acre mountain-view parcels can still be purchased for under $10,000 cash or under $200 per month. The county is bordered by New Mexico to the south, Conejos County to the west, Alamosa County to the northwest, and Huerfano County to the northeast. The surrounding country has been ranched, hunted, and homesteaded for generations and the off-grid culture of the area is well-established and welcoming to newcomers.
Convenient Access to Real Towns: Despite the open off-grid character of the land, your property maintains practical year-round access via 9th Street, a county-maintained dirt road. Co-159 is the closest paved connection. Fort Garland, the eastern gateway to the San Luis Valley, sits just 23 minutes south at the intersection of Us-160 and Co-159 with a gas station, post office, grocery store, and restaurants. Alamosa, the regional commercial hub, is approximately 32 miles west and offers a full hospital, big-box shopping, restaurants, and the San Luis Valley Regional Airport. Colorado Springs is approximately 2 hours 37 minutes north for major metro needs. Taos, New Mexico is about 90 minutes south. Walsenburg and Pueblo are within 2 to 3 hours via I-25 north for additional commercial supply runs.
Four-Season Off-Grid Living Without Extreme Snowpack: One of the most underappreciated advantages of off-grid land at this elevation in Costilla County is the practical four-season usability. At 7,862 feet on the valley floor rather than up in the foothills, you get genuine high-country character, dramatic views, cool summer temperatures, and dark skies, but without the heavy winter snowpack that makes higher-elevation parcels inaccessible for months. Spring brings warming temperatures, wildflower bloom, and the start of fishing season at Mountain Home Reservoir and the regional state wildlife areas. Summer days are comfortable at altitude, drawing visitors from Denver, Albuquerque, and the Front Range escaping lowland heat. Autumn delivers golden cottonwoods along the Rio Grande and the start of elk archery and rifle seasons in the Sangre de Cristos. Winter brings light snow on the valley floor, postcard mountain views, and easy access to multiple ski destinations.
Authentic High-Desert Character: The parcel itself is a flat rectangular lot, approximately 323 feet north-to-south by 653 feet east-to-west. The terrain is open valley plain with native sagebrush, rabbitbrush, and short grass providing natural Colorado mountain character without any landscaping investment. Clean air, minimal light pollution, and unobstructed sky views in every direction define the daily experience of ownership. These are exactly the qualities that draw RVers, off-grid retirees, weekend warriors, and outdoor families to this corner of Colorado, and exactly the qualities that vacation rental guests pay premium rates to experience.
Why Off-Grid Living in Costilla County Changes Everything
The Solar Advantage: Costilla County averages over 280 sunny days per year, placing it among the highest-irradiance regions in the United States. For an off-grid setup, this is a structural advantage that matters every day of every year. A modest 3kW solar array with a small battery bank provides reliable power for an RV, tiny home, or compact cabin year-round. A 5kW system handles a full off-grid home including electric appliances. Solar at this site is not a compromise, it is the optimal long-term answer, and one that adds real value to the property for any future resale.
Starlink, Not a Cellular Dead Zone: Rural Colorado used to be a connectivity problem. Starlink has fundamentally changed that equation. The dish points at the open southern sky, gets a clear horizon line at this elevation, and delivers fiber-class internet speeds anywhere on the parcel. Combined with cellular service from Verizon and T-Mobile, you can work remotely, stream entertainment, run a business, or maintain home security from off-grid Colorado just as easily as from a city apartment. This is one of the single biggest changes in the off-grid value proposition in the past five years and it makes properties like this one viable for an entirely new generation of buyers.
The Cistern Solution: Most off-grid setups in this part of Colorado start with a cistern rather than a well. A 1,500 to 3,000-Gallon cistern, filled by water haul service from Fort Garland or Alamosa, costs between $2,500 and $6,000 installed and handles all the water needs of a weekend cabin, RV setup, or modest off-grid dwelling. Refills typically run $150 to $250 every few weeks depending on use. This is a proven, low-friction water solution that thousands of Costilla County property owners have used for years, and it lets you start using your land immediately while you evaluate longer-term options like drilling a well.
Relatively Shallow Well Access: For owners who want a more permanent water solution, well drilling in the San Luis Valley is generally less expensive than in many other Colorado mountain regions because the water table sits at relatively shallow depths in much of the valley, with typical well depths in the surrounding area running between 150 and 350 feet. This is a significant cost advantage compared to higher-elevation Colorado mountain land where wells often run 500 to 800 feet or more. Buyers should always confirm specific well depth and yield expectations with the Colorado Division of Water Resources at and a licensed local well driller before committing, but the regional baseline is favorable.
Genuine Freedom: There is no HOA confirmed on this parcel. No architectural review committee. No mandatory dues. No deadlines forcing you to build before you are ready. Estate Residential zoning gives you the flexibility to develop on your own timeline, with the dwelling type that fits your lifestyle, in the configuration that makes sense for how you actually plan to use the land. That kind of regulatory freedom is increasingly rare in Colorado real estate and it is one of the most valuable, hardest-to-replace features of Costilla County ownership.
Five Ways to Use Your Off-Grid Colorado Land
Use 1 - Off-Grid Weekend Cabin: A simple 200 to 400 square foot off-grid cabin or tiny home on this parcel becomes your private Colorado escape for weekend trips, summer vacations, hunting weekends, and dark-sky stargazing nights. Total setup investment of approximately $25,000 to $60,000 including land, a small solar array, a cistern, basic insulation, and a wood stove or propane heat creates a fully functional weekend retreat. At under $200 per month in financing plus minimal carrying costs, this is one of the most affordable paths to Colorado mountain ownership available anywhere in the state.
Use 2 - RV Boondocking Basecamp: The flat terrain makes RV setup nearly effortless. Pull in your travel trailer, fifth wheel, or motorhome, set up a portable solar array, install a basic cistern or use external water tanks, and you have a fully functional Colorado basecamp ready for extended stays. Costilla County allows RV use up to 14 days every 3 months without permit, or longer with septic and a residential permit. For travelers, snowbirds, and seasonal RVers, this property offers a private, mountain-view alternative to crowded RV parks at a fraction of the long-term cost.
Use 3 - Hunter and Fisherman Basecamp: The Sangre de Cristos and the surrounding San Luis Valley offer some of the best big-game hunting in Colorado, with healthy populations of elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, and turkey across the surrounding state lands and BLM units. Mountain Home Reservoir, Smith Reservoir, San Luis Lakes, and the Rio Grande River all sit within an hour of the property, providing world-class fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat, walleye, bass, and pike. A simple cabin or trailer setup makes this property a permanent annual hunting and fishing camp, eliminating the cost of motel stays or commercial hunting leases for as long as you own the land.
Use 4 - Dark Sky Astrophotography Retreat: The San Luis Valley consistently ranks among the darkest night sky regions in the continental United States. At 7,862 feet with minimal light pollution, the property delivers the kind of stargazing and astrophotography conditions that serious enthusiasts travel hundreds of miles to access. Couples seeking a romantic mountain escape, families introducing kids to unobstructed Milky Way views, and astronomy hobbyists all represent strong rental markets if you choose to monetize the property as a vacation rental, and a personal joy if you simply use it yourself.
Use 5 - Long-Term Hold with Optional Future Build: Buy now, hold the land at $128.56 per year in total carrying costs, and decide later. With financing at $169 per month, your annual all-in cost including the loan is roughly $2,156. The land sits and waits with essentially no maintenance burden while you finalize your plans, save for development, or simply enjoy occasional camping visits. If Colorado rural land continues its multi-decade trend of steady appreciation, your equity grows passively. If your priorities change, the property remains easy to sell or transfer because the entry price is so accessible to the next buyer.
Recreational Opportunities
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve - 42 Minutes Away: The tallest sand dunes in North America, rising 750 feet from the floor of the San Luis Valley at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Great Sand Dunes draws over 500,000 visitors annually for sandboarding, sand sledding, hiking the dune ridgelines, wading in seasonal Medano Creek, wildlife watching, and world-class dark sky observation. Owning recreational land less than an hour from a major national park is a rare combination at this price point and creates a marketing story that few Colorado properties can honestly claim.
Mountain Home Reservoir and San Luis Valley Fishing: Mountain Home Reservoir State Wildlife Area is a regional favorite for rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat, ice fishing in winter, boating, kayaking, and lakeside camping. Smith Reservoir, San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area, and the Rio Grande River are all within easy driving distance and offer some of the most consistent still-water and river fishing in southern Colorado. Early morning casts before breakfast and returning to the property by lunch is a real lifestyle, not just a marketing line.
Zapata Falls - 46 Minutes Away: A short hike up a moderately rocky trail leads through a slot canyon to a hidden 30-foot waterfall, a uniquely Colorado landscape feature that draws hikers and photographers year-round. Combined with Great Sand Dunes proximity, this makes a powerful one-day Colorado adventure loop accessible directly from your land.
Hunting Across the Sangre de Cristo and San Luis Valley: Roughly 7,000 elk inhabit the local Sangre de Cristo herd. Mule deer, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, turkey, and waterfowl extend the hunting calendar across all four seasons. State land and BLM hunting access surrounds the broader region, and Game Management Units throughout the valley produce some of the most coveted Colorado tags in the state. Hunters represent one of the highest-value rental guest segments and one of the most loyal repeat-visitor demographics for off-grid recreational land.
Skiing and Winter Recreation: Three world-class ski destinations sit within 2 hours of the property. Taos Ski Valley, 90 minutes south, offers expert terrain plus Taos's extraordinary cultural scene including the Taos Pueblo Unesco World Heritage Site, galleries, restaurants, and Rio Grande Gorge rafting. Wolf Creek Ski Area, 2 hours west, averages over 430 inches of annual snowfall, the most in Colorado, drawing dedicated powder skiers from across the Rocky Mountain region. Monarch Mountain, about 1.5 hours north, offers a quieter, less-crowded local-favorite skiing experience.
Cultural and Historical Sites: Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center, just 23 minutes south, is one of Colorado's oldest standing frontier forts. The restored adobe buildings, Kit Carson's commandant quarters, and Buffalo Soldiers exhibits provide an authentic frontier experience. The Jack Dempsey Birthplace Museum in Manassa, the San Luis Valley Museum in Alamosa, and the Rio Grande Farm Park round out the regional cultural offering. San Luis, founded in 1851 and the oldest continuously occupied town in Colorado, sits about 25 miles south.
Stargazing and Dark Skies: The combination of high elevation, minimal humidity, and almost zero light pollution in eastern Costilla County produces some of the clearest and darkest night skies in the continental United States. Properties in this region are increasingly recognized by amateur astronomers, astrophotographers, and dark sky enthusiasts as genuine destination locations. This is a growing market segment, and one that rewards even simple property setups with strong rental demand from a passionate, repeat-visitor audience.
Off-Grid Setup Roadmap
Phase 1 - Use the Land Now: Visit, camp, park an RV up to 14 days every 3 months under county rules, hike the parcel, and confirm the layout that works for your build plan. Costs: gas, time, and basic camping gear.
Phase 2 - Power and Water: Install a 3 to 5kW solar array with battery backup, approximately $8,000 to $20,000 depending on size and battery capacity. Install a 1,500 to 3,000-Gallon cistern with water haul service, approximately $2,500 to $6,000 installed. Install Starlink for internet, approximately $349 hardware plus $80 to $120 per month service depending on plan tier.
Phase 3 - Dwelling: Place a tiny home, manufactured home, mobile home, or build a compact cabin. Total dwelling investment ranges from approximately $25,000 for a basic tiny home or used travel trailer setup, to $80,000 to $130,000 for a quality manufactured home or small site-built cabin. Septic installation runs approximately $5,000 to $12,000 depending on system type and county requirements.
Phase 4 - Optional Long-Term Improvements: Drill a well to replace the cistern, approximately $8,000 to $20,000 depending on depth and yield. Run grid power from Cr-12, approximately $10,000 to $30,000 depending on distance and trenching. Most owners stay solar and cistern indefinitely because the system works and the cost savings are substantial.
The phased approach lets you start using the land within weeks of purchase rather than waiting years for a fully built-out property, and it spreads the development cost over a timeline that matches your budget rather than forcing a single large investment up front.
Building And Development Options
Estate Residential zoning permits single-family dwellings, manufactured and mobile homes (post-1976 manufacture), and tiny homes at a 600 square foot minimum under Costilla County standards. Short-term vacation rentals are permitted following state guidelines. Building permits are valid for 1 year and are renewable, giving you flexibility to plan carefully and execute when your conditions align. There is no long-term build deadline forcing you to construct before you are ready.
The flat terrain at this site is a real practical advantage. Foundation work, septic installation, solar mounting, and dwelling placement all proceed cleanly without the expensive grading, retaining walls, or complex engineering that mountain hillside parcels require. Your development dollar goes further here than on almost any comparable Colorado mountain land at this price.
For utility infrastructure, off-grid solar is the recommended path given the abundant sunshine, the distance to the nearest grid lines on Cr-12, and the cost effectiveness of modern solar plus battery systems. Cistern water with hauled fill is the standard short-term water solution, with well drilling available as a longer-term option if desired. Septic is required for any permanent dwelling. Propane delivery for heating and backup power is widely available from local providers.
Carrying Cost Analysis
Annual property taxes: $128.56 per year. No confirmed HOA dues. No special assessments. No mandatory road maintenance fees. No property management fees. Total annual carrying cost is essentially $128.56, plus a possible nominal POA fee if any future structure is determined to apply.
If using Easy Financing at $169 per month for 72 months, your annual all-in cost including the loan is approximately $2,156, including taxes. After the loan is paid off in 6 years, your annual cost drops to approximately $128.56, less than $11 per month, for as long as you own the land.
These ultra-low carrying costs create genuine strategic flexibility. You are never forced to sell in a down market. You can hold the land for as long as you want without significant ongoing financial pressure. You can develop on your own timeline rather than being driven by carrying costs to either build immediately or sell quickly.
Owner Financing - Your Path to Off-Grid Colorado Land
No Bank, No Problem: Traditional lenders do not finance raw land in any meaningful way. We provide straightforward owner financing that makes Colorado off-grid land accessible without credit score requirements, bank approval delays, or institutional gatekeeping.
Simple, Transparent Terms:
MAY Cash Sale: $7,500 (regularly $8,999 - save $1,499 with cash purchase, this month only)
Easy Financing:
- Down Payment: $169
- Documentation Fee: $199
- Total Due Today: $368
- Monthly Payment: $169 per month
- Loan Term: 72 months (6 years)
- No credit check, no bank, no prepayment penalty
How It Works:
Step 1 - Explore: Review this listing including the GPS coordinates, zoning details, off-grid setup roadmap, and recreational opportunities.
Step 2 - Visit: Drive out to the property using the provided GPS coordinates: 37.315024, -105.501282. Access via 9th Street. Confirm the flat terrain, dual road access, and mountain views firsthand.
Step 3 - Choose: May cash sale at $7,500 (save $1,499, this month only) or Easy Financing at $368 today plus $169 per month. Pick the option that fits your strategy and timeline.
Step 4 - Make It Official: Reserve online or by phone. We handle all the paperwork and record the deed. Process completes in 1 to 2 days.
Create A Legacy With Confidence: Our 100-Day No-Nonsense Guarantee
Here at Wild Domain, our mission is simple. Give folks a fair shot at owning land, with a plan that fits like a well-worn glove. We tailor every deal to meet your needs.
Maybe you are looking for a quiet place to unwind, a spot to build your off-grid dream, or just a smart way to park your money where the world cannot touch it. Whatever the reason, we have got land that will pull its weight in your portfolio.
And you will not be riding blind. Our 100-Day No-Nonsense Guarantee means you have got time to walk the land, feel it under your boots, and make sure it is right. If it is not, we will make it right.
That is the Wild Domain way. Straight talk, solid ground.
Take Action - Your Off-Grid Escape Begins Now
Investment Opportunity Summary: 4.85 acres of flat off-grid recreational land in San Luis Valley Ranches, Costilla County, Colorado. Mountain views toward the Sangre de Cristos and Mount Blanca. Approximately 7,862 feet elevation. Estate Residential zoning permitting houses, mobile homes, manufactured homes, tiny homes, RVs, camping, and short-term rentals. Excellent solar potential with 280-Plus sunny days per year. Starlink coverage confirmed. Cistern and well water options. Annual taxes just $128.56. May cash sale price $7,500 (save $1,499, this month only) or owner financing from $368 due today and $169 per month. 100-Day No-Nonsense Guarantee.
Why This Will Not Last: Five-acre off-grid parcels in Costilla County with flat buildable terrain and confirmed access at this price point are a finite and increasingly valued inventory. As remote work continues to expand, as Front Range housing costs continue to climb, and as the off-grid lifestyle continues to attract a broader segment of buyers, properties like this one are receiving more attention every year.
Simple Next Steps: Review the listing thoroughly, visit using the GPS coordinates provided, contact us with any questions, choose your purchase option, reserve the parcel, and begin planning your off-grid Colorado escape.
Your Path to Colorado Off-Grid Freedom: This parcel delivers exactly what off-grid recreational buyers actually want. Flat buildable acreage, solar-perfect sun exposure, Starlink internet, cistern-friendly hydrology, mountain views, dark skies, national park proximity, and ultra-low carrying costs. At $7,500 cash this month only (save $1,499) or $368 down and $169 per month, the only barrier between you and 4.85 acres in the San Luis Valley is the decision to act before May ends.
Start living wild. Your Colorado off-grid adventure begins today.
Land Maps & Attachments
Directions to Land
Directions to Land
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS (2 hours 37 minutes, 154 miles):
Take I-25 S to exit 52 for CO-10 toward Walsenburg. Turn right onto CO-10 W/US-160 W. Continue on US-160 W through Walsenburg and over La Veta Pass. Near Fort Garland, turn south onto CO-159 S. Continue approximately 15 miles, then turn right onto 9th St (dirt road). Property is on 9th St. GPS coordinates: 37.315024, -105.501282
FROM ALAMOSA (approximately 55 minutes, 44 miles):
Head south on Main St/CO-17 S. Continue through Mosca. Turn left onto CO-159 S/Blanca St. Continue south on CO-159 for approximately 25 miles. Turn right onto 9th St (dirt road). Property is on 9th St. GPS coordinates: 37.315024, -105.501282
FROM TAOS/SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO (approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, 120 miles):
Head north on NM-68 N toward CO border. Continue onto CO-159 N through San Luis. Continue north on CO-159 past Fort Garland. Turn left onto 9th St (dirt road). Property is on 9th St. GPS coordinates: 37.315024, -105.501282
FROM DENVER (approximately 3 hours 45 minutes, 230 miles):
Take I-25 S toward Colorado Springs/Pueblo. Continue past Colorado Springs to exit 52 for CO-10 toward Walsenburg. Turn right onto CO-10 W/US-160 W. Continue through Walsenburg and over La Veta Pass. Near Fort Garland, turn south onto CO-159 S. Continue approximately 15 miles, then turn right onto 9th St (dirt road). Property is on 9th St. GPS coordinates: 37.315024, -105.501282
Google Maps Link:
GPS Coordinates (Center): 37.315024, -105.501282
GPS Coordinates (4 Corners):
Ne: 37.315924, -105.500734
Se: 37.314136, -105.500745
Sw: 37.314132, -105.50185
Nw: 37.315915, -105.501845
Important Notes For Visitors:
- 9th St is a county-maintained dirt road - passable by regular vehicles in normal weather
- Property is in remote valley location at 7,862 feet elevation - bring water, snacks, layers
- Nearest gas station: Conoco in Fort Garland, 23 minutes (15.5 miles)
- Cell phone coverage may be limited in this remote area
- Property is flat plains terrain - easy to walk and inspect
- Best time to visit: Spring through fall for easiest road conditions
- Winter visits possible but roads may have snow/ice - check conditions first
Nearby Landmarks:
- Fort Garland (historic fort museum): 23 minutes north on CO-159
- Great Sand Dunes National Park: 42 minutes northwest
- Zapata Falls: 46 minutes northwest
- Alamosa (shopping/services): 55 minutes northwest
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