Scenic Taos County New Mexico - Camp - RV - Build

Off Grid living * Scenic Views SIZE: .62 +/- ac APN#: R20153LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tres Piedras Unit 3, Block 18, Lot CSTATE: New MexicoCOUNTY: TaosGENERAL LOCATION: about 4-5 miles  NE of Tres Piedras. About 26 miles NW of TaosGPS(approx.): 36.651625 , -105.928365GENERAL ELEVATION: approx. 8100'GENERAL INFORMATION: Live off Grid Away from society, Some trees. 2 track road. Camp, RV, build, Mobile, Modulars, site builds allowed. Check with the county for your intended usage.TYPE OF TERRAIN: levelZONING: recreational ResidentialPOWER: noPHONE: noWATER: Must install well if you buildSEWER: No. Only needed when/if you build.ROADS: dirt-unimproved dirtPROPERTY TAX: approx. $11 a year  CLOSING/DOC. FEES: $115  TIME LIMIT TO BUILD: noneASSOCIATION DUES: NONETITLE INFORMATION: Free and clear If/when more info becomes available we will update listingFINANCING INFO and PURCHASE INFOGo to 1881.com Area Land pageThe first European visitors to Taos were a small detachment of Vasquez de Coronado’s expedition in search of the mythical Seven Cities of Cibola, under the command of artillery captain Hernando de Alvardo in early September of 1540. Taos County was formed in 1852 as one of the original nine counties in New Mexico Territory.  Taos County is one of the original nine counties in New Mexico Territory. Taos County includes the incorporated communities of Taos, Red River, Questa and Taos Ski Valley along with the unincorporated communities of Penasco, Tres Piedras, Ojo Caliente, Costilla, Amalia and many more small villages.The Carson National Forest and Rio Grande del Norte National Monument provide many opportunities for recreation, such as hiking, skiing, fly fishing, horseback riding, golfing, hot air ballooning, llama trekking, rafting, and mountain biking. The South Boundary National Recreation Trail, east of town in Carson National Forest, is consistently ranked the best mountain bike trail in New Mexico. There are also numerous hot springs along the Rio Grande and in the Taos Mountains. Ojo Caliente offers locations where visitors can enjoy access to mineral springs as well as massages and other spa treatments. Among hot springs in the area is a historical site called Stage Coach, which used to double as a brothel during the times of the Old West. Nearby, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad provides a ride through the Toltec Gorge and Rocky Mountain passes in an authentic narrow-gauge steam railroad. Nearby Wheeler Peak, at 13,161 feet, is the highest peak in New Mexico. The Taos area has four ski areas – Taos Ski Valley, Red River ski area, Sipapu and Angel Fire ski area. Other winter activities include hot air ballooning, horseback riding, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, ski skating, ice skating, ice fishing and snowmobiling. >