Recreation in
Costilla County, Colorado
Costilla County, Colorado is a dreamscape for any outdoor enthusiast. With thousands of acres of Greenbelt and BLM land in the county dedicated to public recreation, it’s perfect for hiking, ATV riding, fishing, off-grid camping, mountain biking, rock climbing, bird watching, and exploring. Whether you’re a hardcore off-gridder or just want a home base for adventures for the whole family, this area is a prime location for countless fun activities. Scroll down for just some of the activities, BLM maps, and wildlife in the area.
BLM Land in Costilla County, Colorado
Each of our properties are decently close to BLM Land within 20-45 minutes (depending on the property). View Colorado’s BLM Interactive Map by clicking the button below and you'll be taken to their site. You'll need to zoom in and look at the "San Luis Valley Field office" which is at the bottom of the map- that's the Costilla County region. On the top right is an icon called "Legend" - click that and it will show what the color coding means on the website. You can call the Colorado BLM Field Office to ask any questions at (719) 852-7074. Here’s a brief photo overview of the BLM Lands below as well.
What wildlife can you view in Costilla County, Colorado?
For a full list of all the wildlife in the county and specific areas where they graze and live, click the button below. Once on the site, if you click on the specific animal, it will show you exactly where there has been a confirmed spotting. *As a reminder: Do not trespass on private property without owner permission. And beware of rattlesnakes.
Additional Resources:
Colorado State Wildlife Areas Brochure, recreation lands brochure, directions, rules and restrictions
Colorado State Fishing Brochure, rules and restrictions
Sanchez Reservoir State Wildlife Area, (map) San Luis, on Ventero Creek, flows into Culebra Creek (Rio Culebra)
Boating, boat ramp, no water skiing, no hunting, camping prohibited in boat ramp parking area. Public access is currently restricted to fishing. Fishing for brown trout, catfish, carp, yellow perch, northern pike, walleye.Mountain Home Reservoir State Wildlife Area (map) Fort Garland, fishing, boat ramp, rest rooms, wildlife viewing, camping, no water skiing
Rio Grande River Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA), (Rio Grande Natural Area) BLM, 33 miles long, 1/4 of a mile along both banks of the Rio Grande River from Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge to the New Mexico border. In planning stage, see management plan for details.
Colorado Statewide Fishing Condition Reports Sanchez Reservoir is listed under the Southwest Region fishing reports, along with nearby Smith Reservoir, Mountain Home Reservoir, San Luis Lake and the Rio Grande River.
Colorado fishing licenses and information
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Monte Vista office (719) 587-6900
Colorado Operation Game Thief, Poacher Reporting Hotline, stop criminals, protect wildlife, earn a reward, remain anonymous (877) COLO-OGT game.thief@state.co.usColorado Snakes, Reptiles, Amphibians Brochure, information and identification from Colorado Division of Wildlife, includes rattlesnake information