Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Pecos, New Mexico

Discover 43.9 forested acres in the mountains above Pecos, offering the privacy, natural beauty, & recreational setting that buyers hope to find in a northern New Mexico retreat. Rarely offered, this mountain parcel has been held by the same family since 1877, legacy & long-term stewardship complementing the wooded setting, privacy, & boundary with the Santa Fe National Forest. Forested with Ponderosa pine & aspen & set in remote high country, the property offers peace, seclusion, & authenticity, which are increasingly hard to find. A standout feature of this property is its boundaries with the SFNF on the north and east sides, creating exceptional privacy & direct connection to acres of public land. The parcel is also located near Holy Ghost Campground, Terrero, & Cowles, some of the most loved mountain destinations in the area. Blue skies, forest cover, & the peaceful feel of the area make this an appealing option for buyers seeking a recreational base camp, seasonal getaway, private hunting retreat, or future mountain cabin site. The broader region is known for wildlife (elk & mule deer, Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep, black bear, dove, quail, cougar, bald & golden eagle, wild horses, spotted bat, snowshoe hare, & the endangered Mexican spotted owl). Hunting, fly fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding are popular activities in the area. The property is zoned rural residential & has no HOA. Access is from Sawyer Mesa Road, which is an unimproved dirt road. There are currently no utilities on the land, giving the buyer the opportunity to plan improvements based on their own vision & needs - perhaps an off-grid or future-improved mountain retreat. Buyers should do their own due diligence regarding access, homesite suitability, water, septic, electric, & county requirements for intended use. If you've been searching for a larger wooded parcel with privacy, Santa Fe National Forest adjacency, history, & real mountain character, this property deserves a closer look!