Off-Grid 1.5-Acre Bug-Out Property in Tierra Amarilla, NM
Escape to a truly wild retreat: this 1.5-acre off-grid parcel in Tierra Amarilla, NM offers rare seclusion, sweeping mountain views, and the freedom to buildor simply unwindon your own terms. Situated in rugged Rio Arriba County, this land is tucked away down a washed-out dirt road, with deeded access but little traffic, giving you a real back-country sanctuary.
Perched in a forested landscape of pines and rugged terrain, the tract offers elevated vistas that stretch toward El Vado Lake and the iconic Brazos Cliffs, creating a dramatic, naturally beautiful backdrop. Wildlife is abundant, and the setting is ideal for an off-grid cabin, a remote camping base, or a future homestead far from the bustle of city life.
The property is undeveloped, giving you a clean slatewith no utilities connected, youre free to set things up on your own terms: solar, well, RV, or tiny home. Thanks to county...
The property is undeveloped, giving you a clean slatewith no utilities connected, youre free to set things up on your own terms: solar, well, RV, or tiny home. Thanks to county zoning (Rural Agricultural District), mobile homes are permitted, and camping is allowed.
Access is best achieved via GPS (coordinates provided), and its recommended to use tools like OnX Maps or LandGlide for guidance. Exercise caution on the rugged terrain and let someone know when you plan to visit. Theres a helpful listing video that shows how to reach the parcel safely.
At nearly 7,500 ft elevation, Tierra Amarilla experiences distinct seasons: snowy, crisp winters and warm summer days framed by clear mountain air. Beyond its natural beauty, this area carries a deep heritage rooted in its historic Spanish land grant past, layered with Native and settler history.
If you long to disconnect, reclaim your independence, and call a quiet stretch of New Mexico home or just a place to escape this parcel gives you that rare combination of privacy, freedom, and wild, panoramic beauty.
PROPERTY DETAILS
Acreage: 1.47
County: Rio Arriba
State: New Mexico
Parcel ID: 1 007 162 308 496
Zoning: Rio Arriba County is only 1 zone, which is County Rural Agricultural District.
Annual Taxes: $83.52
Access Notes: Use GPS coordinates to access.
Location Details:
Center Coordinates: 36.60889, -106.76873
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