County Approved Camping Lots Near The Rio Grande River - Southern Colorado

.20-.25 ac recreational lots near the Rio Grande River716-15-940 .20 ea (1/5th) Rio Grande River Ranches All Lots in sheet 5 Unit 1, R.G.R.R., lots 839 thru 861(inclusive) ; Lots 867 thru 896 (inclusive) Camping Rec. lots close to Rio Grande River $900 each / 2 for $1600 sheet 5 lots716-15-950 .20 ea (1/5th) Rio Grande River Ranches R.G.R.R. Unit 1 Sheet 6 lots 943 thru 1261 (inclusive) Camping and Rec. lots close to Rio Grande River. $1,000 each / 2 for $1900 sheet 6 lots.We continually update sold parcels on this page of our WebsiteView all Costilla County parcels HEREThe Rio Grande offers extensive recreational activities in Colorado, particularly in the San Luis Valley. Popular activities include:Fishing: The river contains some of Colorado’s longest stretches of Gold Medal Water, ideal for trout fishing, especially near Alamosa and South Fork Rafting and Floating: Whitewater rafting is available north of Creede with Class III-IV rapids, while calmer stretches near Alamosa are suitable for flatwater rafting and casual floating Camping and Hiking: Numerous campgrounds and trails, including Marshall Park and areas near Creede, provide access to the river and surrounding wilderness Birding and Wildlife Viewing: The river nourishes habitats like the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, home to over 200 species of birds, including sandhill cranes during migration Stand-Up Paddleboarding: Popular in Alamosa, with community programs offering lessons and rentals during summer months The Rio Grande begins at high elevations in the San Juan Mountains, near Canby Mountain and Pole Creek, at around 12,000 feet above sea level.From its headwaters near Creede, Colorado, the river flows eastward, joined by the South Fork of the Rio Grande at South Fork, Colorado, before entering the San Luis Valley, a broad intermountain basin flanked by the San Juan Mountains to the west and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east conejosriver.comThe river continues south through towns such as Del Norte, Monte Vista, and Alamosa, eventually reaching the Colorado-New Mexico border>