4.5 Acres for Sale in San Luis, CO

The San Luis Valley has a well-deserved reputation as a sportsman’s paradise. Herds of elk, deer and wild turkey roam the subdivision of Rio Grande Ranchos. Fish from the Rio Grande River are plentiful. Wild horses are also frequent visitors.

No less than four boating and fishing lakes are within 45 to 50 minutes. Check out Zapata Falls, the many horse trails, and the fishing and boating lakes such as Smith Reservoir — stocked with trout, walleye and bass — within 45 minutes to an hour away. Other recreation options include the Great San Dunes National Monument with camping, hiking, ATV trails, and majestic views.

Ski and art enthusiasts can enjoy Taos, New Mexico, an easy 45 to 50 minutes south. Taos — popular for both its skiing and for its well- known art colony, attracting literally thousands of tourists each year — can become your own backyard playground. Other ski areas within 1 1/2 hour’s drive offer beginner, intermediate, and pro slopes with snowboarding areas.

Residents and sportsmen can enjoy the rural serenity of the valley while having easy access to Alamosa, 45 to 50 minutes to the northwest, where all the advantages of a four-year college, airport, and many shops and restaurants, including a new Wal Mart, are available.

ROADS: The roads in most of this subdivision, including the road this property is on, are dirt. So you definitely want to make sure you have a suitable vehicle to visit this property.

WATER: You can fill a 500 gallon tank at the Alamosa Water Dept. for as little as $2.50. (719-589-2593)

POWER: There is no electricity or other utilities on the property. Most people in the area use solar power.