Land for Sale in Fort Garland, Colorado

This 5.06-acre property in Sangre De Cristo Ranches sits at about 9,062 feet and has great views of Mount Blanca, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Sangre de Cristo Creek below. The land has a noticeable slope, but there's also a flat area of more than 10,000 square feet near the high point that could work for setting up camp or planning a future build. The property has some tree cover, thick shrubs, and year-round dirt road access from McGillicuddy Road. Be sure to check out our narrated video walkthrough to see the land and get a better feel for the surrounding area.

There are several places nearby to enjoy the outdoors. Mountain Home Reservoir is about 25 minutes away for camping and wildlife viewing, while Fort Garland is around 20 minutes away for everyday supplies and local services. You can also visit the Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center. Zapata Falls is roughly 40 minutes away, and Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is about 54 minutes away for hiking, sand sledding, and seasonal activities around Medano Creek. Blanca Wetlands, Smith Reservoir, and Sanchez Reservoir are other options for day trips.

Costilla County allows recreational camping in an RV or tent for up to 14 days within any consecutive three-month period without a long-term permit. There's no deadline to build, so you can hold the property while you decide what you want to do with it. If you plan to build, single-family homes must be at least 600 square feet. Manufactured homes built in 1976 or newer may also be allowed with the required county approvals.

Owner financing is available. There's no prepayment penalty, and alternative financing terms may be available.

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