Fish, Float and Stargaze Near the Rio Grande

Trade the noise of the city for 4.71 acres within walking distance of the Rio Grande. Cast a line, launch a canoe or kayak and spend your days on the water, then walk home to your own piece of Colorado. Snow-capped mountains frame the horizon, the sky stays blue about 300 days a year and the nights are dark enough to fill with stars.The lot measures roughly 320 feet by 636 feet, which leaves plenty of room to build, camp and spread out. You reach the lot from Cherokee Trail, a dirt road along its north edge, and the county handles road maintenance. There is no HOA. Only Costilla County Planning and Zoning guidelines apply. Most home types are welcome, as long as the home measures at least 600 square feet. Before you build, plan to install a septic system and a permanent water source such as a well or cistern.Power comes from the sun, the wind, a gas or propane generator or any mix of the three. Heat your home with propane, a wood-burning furnace or both. Want to try the land first? Camp on the property for up to 14 days every 3 months without a camping permit. RVs are welcome.San Luis sits about 35 minutes away for supplies, and Great Sand Dunes National Park and the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument give you more room to explore. Come see the river, the mountains and the quiet for yourself.