Build Your Dream Mountain Home Bordering Mesa Verde National Park

Welcome to one of the most unique land offerings in Southwest Colorado — 35 pristine acres directly adjacent to Mesa Verde National Park. Listed with Leigh Holmes, local real estate expert with United Country – Blue Sky Homes and Land, this property is a rare chance to own a mountain retreat with unbeatable location and panoramic views.

Situated just 12 minutes from historic Mancos and 18 minutes from Cortez, this high-desert property boasts incredible vistas of the La Plata Mountains, Mancos Valley, and the famous Point Lookout inside the national park. The varied terrain gives you options — build your dream home perched on the hillside with dramatic mesa views, or choose the flatter lower section for easier access and sweeping 360-degree scenery.

Already on the land is a 450-square-foot yurt with an elevated sleeping platform, a tipi, and a cistern, making it perfect for off-grid living, a vacation cabin, or a place to stay while you design and build your dream home. This property is ideal for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and anyone wanting land for sale near Mesa Verde with endless potential.

Outdoor recreation is at your doorstep — just minutes to Phil’s World Mountain Bike Park, Mancos Aqueduct Trail, and Chicken Creek Nordic Trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking. The property also includes year-round access via a private road and recorded easement, with direct entry off HWY 160.

Short-term rentals are allowed (minimum 30-day stay), adding income potential through seasonal or vacation rentals. Whether you're dreaming of a peaceful homestead, mountain getaway, or long-term investment, this land checks every box.

They’re not making land like this anymore — especially bordering a national park. Come walk the property with Leigh Holmes and experience the solitude, the wildlife, and the views for yourself.