5.12 Acres in Fort Garland CO with Sunsets, Cacti & Mountain Views
APN - 70220080
Breathe deep and soak in the rugged beauty of this 5.12-acre property in Fort Garland, Colorado. Set up your RV, camping under the stars, or build a small home or cabin when youre ready. This is your chance to experience true off-grid living with the Sangre de Cristo Mountains as your backdrop.
Sangre de Cristo Ranches Community
This property is part of the Sangre de Cristo Ranches Owners Community (SCRO), a large, scenic subdivision just outside Fort Garland. It stretches across valleys, rolling hills, and mountain terrain, giving landowners plenty of privacy and connection to nature. While there are covenants in place, the POA does not enforce them, leaving you with more freedom than most HOAs. Annual dues are only $25 and optional.
Property Features:
Accessible Location:
The lot sits right on McCaskill Rd (a dirt road), just outside Fort Garland. Youll want a car, truck, or ...
The lot sits right on McCaskill Rd (a dirt road), just outside Fort Garland. Youll want a car, truck, or even an ATV to get here, but thats part of the adventure. No neighbors in sight, no noise, just quiet lot you can enjoy on your terms.
Nature-Enriched Surroundings:
With desert grasses, sagebrush, and scattered junipers, the property has a wild, open feel. On clear nights, the sky transforms into a stargazers dream with endless Milky Way views. During the day, youll see mountain ridges in the distance and wide desert valleys stretching below.
Construction-Friendly Terrain:
The lot is level to gentle sloping, with some clear spots and other areas full of cacti. Its easy to set up for RV camping, a firepit, or future building, though youll want to clear parts of the land if you plan to build. Solar or a generator are great options for power.
Zoning and Use:
Zoning: Estate Residential
Minimum build: 600 sq ft with kitchen and bathroom
Mobile homes: Allowed if 1976 or newer with HUD & Colorado certification
Camping: Up to 14 days every 3 months without a permit
Long-Term RV Camping: Permits available (up to 180 days/year)
RV living not allowed full-time
Garages and sheds allowed but only for storage during construction
Explore the Outdoors Around Fort Garland:
Fort Garland 25 minutes for gas, groceries, and dining
Mountain Home Reservoir 30 minutes for fishing, boating, and camping
Great Sand Dunes National Park 50 minutes for hiking, sandboarding, and family adventures
Sangre de Cristo Mountains endless hiking, hunting, and exploring nearby
Alamosa, CO 1 hour for schools, shopping, and hospitals
Nearby Towns and Cities:
Garland City, CO (19mins, 11.6 miles)
Russell, CO (29mins, 21.5 miles)
Alamosa, CO (44mins, 36.4 miles)
Walsenburg, CO (1hr 3mins, 55.6 miles)
Taos, NM (1hr 24mins, 77.4 miles)
PRICING:
Discount Cash Price: 14,500.00 + $399 document fee, or alternatively
Owner Financing Price: 15,500.00 with $4,500 down ($399 doc fee + $4,101 in equity) Payment as low as $299/mo! NO prepayment penalties.
We are a small family business and can be flexible. Were happy to fit any budget that meets our minimums. Our owner, Dave Denniston, enjoys making land ownership available to families like yours who want to make memories for years to come. We can owner-finance with a land contract. We can transfer with a warranty deed and guarantee a clean title.
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