Recreational Land for Sale in Blanca, Colorado

19.54 Acres Mountain View Rv/Mobile Lot Near Alamosa CO (A15)

Land Description:

You will love this 19.54 acres parcel in the remote but easily accessible part of Costilla Country, Colorado. Very few neighbors in the Trinchera Colony neighborhood, and only 20 minutes from Alamosa, CO where you will find plenty of restaurants, banks, hospitals, grocery stores, hardware stores, schools, a Walmart, Adams State University, etc. Many activities in the surrounding area - skiing, golfing, fishing, mountain climbing. A great place for a home or just to park your RV. There are lots of beautiful wild horses roaming the county, Blanca Peak is almost directly in front of you, and Rio Grande River is only 20 miles west. There are so many outdoor recreations within a short distance of this land. San Luis State Wildlife Area is 1,691 acres of open space and is located just 30 minutes from the property. Activities here include four miles of gravel trails for hiking & mountain biking, Bird Watching, Boating, Fishing, Hunting, and Camping featuring electrical hookups, grills, and a dump station.

This property is RV and manufactured home friendly:

• No Hoa, no HOA fees, no Time Limit to Build.
• Minimum dwelling size per the Costilla County Land Use Code is 600 square feet. Meaning tiny home is allowed.
• Two homes allowed. A main house plus a mother-in-law house.
• Single & Double Wide Mobile / Manufactured Home is allowed on the property:
• Must be 1976 or newer
• Snow Load: 30 lbs./square foot
• Wind Load: 90 miles/hour
• Costilla County Planning and Zoning Department
• Short Term RV Camping: up to 14 days every consecutive 3 months (no permit needed)
• Long Term RV Camping: up to 180 days per year with county permit, with a water source (well or cistern) and an on-site septic system. Information can be found on Page 6 of Costilla County Residential Development Policy and Procedure.

With the following utilities and public service:

Electric: The San Luis Valley has the strongest solar power resources in the state, and the highest per capita concentration of home-based solar energy systems in the United States. The cost of solar system kits depending on size and usage. People also use gasoline power generators for backup, like when times call for using large power tools. Some neighbors installed both solar and wind generators.

Water: A money-saving option, if you don't want to drill right away, or if you're just using your land for vacation, you can haul your own water. You can fill a 500-Gallon tank at the Alamosa Water Department. The average well depth in the area is about 150 feet. One of our photos shows average well depth by subdivision in Costilla County.

Septic: Septic system to install in the area.

Gas: propane is used for cooking, refrigerator and heat. Propane is delivered throughout the San Luis Valley. Most people also use woodstoves for heating. Abundant cheap firewood is available in the local forest.

Telephone / Internet: by cellular or satellite (Starlink).

Fire Protection: provided by the San Luis Volunteer Fire Department in Fort Garland.

Police Protection: provided by Costilla County Sheriff office in San Luis.

Shopping: Convenience shopping is available in Blanca, Fort Garland and San Luis and Alamosa has major shopping facilities. Walgreens, Home Depot, Farmers Markets, Walmart, etc.