Residential Land for Sale in Fort Garland, Colorado
Slaughter Rd, Fort Garland, CO 81133
This 5-acre corner lot offers open, level ground surrounded by sweeping mountain views, including direct views of Mount Blanca. Nearly all usable, the land provides plenty of space for building, camping, or creating a private getaway. Located in a designated Dark Sky Sanctuary area, the clear, star-filled night skies make this property perfect for stargazing and enjoying the stillness of Colorado’s high desert.
Access is available year-round, and the property is governed by Costilla County building regulations with no HOA. As an off-grid property, development would require solar or generator power, a septic system, and either a well or cistern for water.
The lot’s location provides both seclusion and convenience, with quick access to outdoor attractions across the San Luis Valley:
Fort Garland – 7 minutes
Mountain Home Reservoir – 10 minutes
Smith Reservoir – 22 minutes
Great Sand Dunes National Park – 32 minutes
Zapata Falls – 36 minutes
Alamosa – 33 minutes
Whether you’re seeking a spot for a weekend retreat or planning to build your own remote home, this property offers a versatile and scenic setting with unmatched views by day and night.
- Listed by Preston Douglas, (719) 490-9047, Colorado Realty & Land Co.
Location
- Street address
- Slaughter Rd
- County
- Costilla County
- Community
- S.D.C.r
- School district
- Sierra Grande R-30
- Elevation
- 8,085 feet
Directions
From 160, turn south on Trinchera Ranch road, turn off on Beekman. Follow beekman to Slaughter Rd, Turn Right. Couple hundred yards on the right hand side,
Property details
- Acreage
- 5 acres
- Zoning
- Rural Residential
- MLS #
- REcolorado 3128225
- Posted
Parcels
- 70209700
Legal description
S.D.C.R. UNIT C-2 BLK 189 LOT 3493 (214-28) CONT 5.007 AC
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Subtype
- Unimproved Land
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional
Lot
- Road Surface
- Dirt
- Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- View
- Meadow, Mountain(s)
- Features
- Corner Lot, Level
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | New listing | $10,000 | — | REcolorado |
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