5 acres, level with year-round access on a county-maintained road — this is as straightforward as it gets for setting up a basecamp, parking a camper, or building a cabin. Located just outside of Fort Garland, this lot sits in a Dark Sky Sanctuary, meaning you get zero light pollution and amazing stargazing once the sun goes down. During the day, you have clear, direct views of Mount Blanca, Big Bear, and the surrounding peaks, with local wildlife consistently moving through the area. It is a highly capable, ready-to-use piece of land for the buyer who wants immediate outdoor access without fighting bad roads, with the added benefit of fiber network, keeping you firmly connected to the local hubs:
Fort Garland (5 miles), Blanca (9 miles), Mountain Home Reservoir (12 miles), San Luis (20 miles), Alamosa (30 miles), La Veta (36 miles), Smith Reservoir (37 miles), Walsenburg (48 miles), Great Sand Dunes National Park (68 miles), Red River, NM (71 miles), and Taos, NM (83 miles).
Lot/land
$12,000
00 McLaughlin Road LOT 3490, Fort Garland, CO 81133
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5.03Acres
Unimproved Land
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5.03 Acres Lot
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What's special
Zero light pollution
- 195 days
- 11
- 2
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Preston Douglas 719-490-9047 Preston@colo-realty.com,
Colorado Realty & Land Co.
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1613666
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 5.03 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 70209670
- Zoning: Rural Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: S.D.C.R
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fort Garland
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $234
- Date on market: 3/24/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: None
- Ownership: Individual
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $12,000 |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.






