0 Manitou Springs Rd, Blanca, CO 81123

Discover your slice of serene Colorado paradise on this 5-acre vacant lot in rural Costilla County, on Manitou Springs Road (also shown as Creede Road on some county maps) in San Luis Valley Ranches, near Blanca, CO 81123. At about 7,500 feet, the lot has open views of Mt. Blanca and the Sangre de Cristo range.Key features:Road frontage on a county-maintained dirt road. Access is generally straightforward in most conditions; winter plowing on this stretch should be confirmed with the county. No HOA fees have been charged on this lot. Use is subject to Costilla County rules rather than a private association. Typical county treatment for SLVR lots in this area is Estate Residential. That generally allows a single-family home (often with a 600 sq ft minimum), manufactured homes with permits, and limited recreational camping/RV use. Longer occupancy usually requires well or cistern plus septic and the appropriate county permits. Confirm current rules with Costilla County Planning & Zoning. Recreational location: Smith Reservoir, the Rio Grande, and Great Sand Dunes National Park are a short drive. Nearby towns: Blanca and Fort Garland for basic amenities; Alamosa is roughly 17 miles for more services. Low annual taxes, about $116 (2025/2026 figure). Taxes are paid through 2026. Parcel #70366620. Approx. GPS: 37.423919, -105.645516. Text or email preferred; I don’t take phone calls.