State Line Road, Jaroso, CO, 81138

Rio Grande Del Norte is 810 deeded acres containing 3/4 miles of Rio Grande River. It is a gorgeous canyon setting with elevations at 7,750′ dropping down to 7,400′ in the river bottom. A private trailhead provides rare access into the gorge and to the river. Wild yet accessible, the ranch offers unique fishing for large brown trout and giant northern pike. Bighorn sheep, deer, elk, and other wildlife traverse the property constantly. A grand variety of waterfowl utilizes the river heavily. The ranch abuts vast public lands on two sides. A large tract of BLM makes up the western boundary (across the river), then to the south, the 243,000 acre Rio Grande del Norte National Monument sprawls into New Mexico. Huge, stunning 360-degree views take in distant snow-capped mountains, and Ute Mountain rises up in the southern foreground begging to be climbed. This is the location of a historic gauging station and an old cable car still hangs over the river. Consider that the Rio Grande river is a wildlife corridor that reaches 1900 miles across three states! A solitary but easy access location, the property is less than one hour from Taos, New Mexico with gas and groceries available in nearby Costilla, NM. Costilla County is 95% privately owned. Land trusts and government agencies are very interested in expanding protected lands here. Large private river parcels are not common, so this one presents opportunity for conservation. Currently however there are no conservation easements or restrictions. It is just a dramatic, private get-away where one can fish, explore, hunt and hike to their heart’s content. Bring your pop-up, fifth wheel, or rock-star bus. The county-maintained dirt roads are pretty good. There are some off-grid homes in the immediate area. 275 acres of this offering went under contract separately and was removed, thus the reduction in price and acreage. See pending MLS#7939100