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Vallecito Lake is approximately 25 miles east from downtown Durango Colorado, just north of Bayfield Colorado and northeast of La Plata Airport (DRO) with service by United Airlines, America West and Delta Airlines. On Mapquest, search `100 Park Drive, Bayfield, Colorado 81122` to see road and aerial maps of the subdivision.

The lots are located in Lake Vista Estates Subdivision, approved for development by the La Plata County government in the 1970`s. There is year round access directly off of CR 501 between the dam and the first marina on the lake. The subdivision backs to the San Juan National Forest and the Weimunche Wilderness.

The group consists of a total of 7 lots. 6 of the lots are 1 acre or more; one lot is 0.6 acres. 5 of the lots are adjacent to each other forming an almost 6 acre parcel. These lots sit high atop a ridge line overlooking the lake and making up a true rim lot where the view from a house built on the rim could not be blocked by those building on lower lots; in fact, the lot below already has a large custom home on it and the view line to the lake is high above the rooftop of the house.

One lot is one lot away towards the north and borders the San Juan National Forest. One lot is lower down Lakeview Drive at the first intersection and would make a perfect place to build a barn, corral, or garage for the big boy toys.

Vallecito Lake is managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and offers some of the best fishing, hiking and horseback riding in Colorado.

There are world class dude ranches, medal trout fishing, marinas, RV parks, and many other amenities around the lake (see large map on the next page. Wildlife abounds and snowfall makes winter sports a guarantee. Durango Mountain Ski Resort is easily done in a day trip. Stop in Durango for breakfast, take the shuttle to the mountain, be at the lifts by 9 AM and sample the Durango nightlife and host of food offerings après ski. Telluride Ski Resort and Wolf Creek Ski Resort can also be done on a day trip, although we prefer to spend the night in Telluride or the hot springs of Pagosa Springs.

The taxes paid on these properties in 2009 ranged from about $400 to about $800. There is electric and telephone very close. There are numerous houses in the subdivision. Lot owners to the east of the top lot have just broken ground. Lot owners the south of the lot across the street have just completed a higher end home. A house on the feeder road heading up to the lots recently sold over $350,000, while the house below the 5 lots just sold in the $500,000+ range. We exchanged one lot at a $140K valuation. The last similar lot sold the summer of 2008 at $111,500 and is located below these lots.

The lots are covered in aspens, blue spruce and Ponderosa Pine. There are multiple large monument rocks on some of the lots. The west wall of the ridgeline for the 5 lots is steep providing a high overlook of the pastures of Dunsworth Park a hundred feet or more below it in elevation.

Below are links that will provide additional information about what is available in the area.

Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway – Running from historic downtown Durango up the Animas Valley through the high alpine mountains and meadows to historic Silverton and back. See .

Formerly Purgatory Ski Resort, now the Durango Mountain Ski Resort with a brand new master plan in place. Rapidly burgeoning base area, 300 sun days a year and ample terrain for skiers of all levels. .
See the new residences at

Tamarron Golf Resort – Beautiful alpine setting for this designer golf course, named 1 of the top 50 resort courses. Additional holes, single family dwellings and townhomes in the works.

Dalton Ranch Golf Course – Placed in the Animas Valley, this course has single family and town homes on the links. Additional holes in the works.

Fort Lewis College – If your family plans include college in the near future, take a close look at Fort Lewis. Located in the clouds on a mesa overlooking the city of Durango and up into the high country, this college offers a solid curricula in a relaxed, young adult atmosphere. A great alternative to the classic state schools where young adults can learn, grow and play the way they should.

Mesa Verde National Park – Home to the Anasazi Cliff Dwellings. More than 1 million visitors per year place this archeological treasure high on the must-see list.

Durango – Find out what`s happening in Durango at

See where Durango is located – Sunny southwest Colorado. Near the Four Corners where Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona meet. Travel the Million Dollar Highway from Durango to Silverton, Ouray, Ridgeway, Telluride, Rico, Dolores, Cortez, Mancos and back to Durango. A 30 minute hop into New Mexico or an hour jaunt to Pagosa Springs. No big city intrusions, no big city pollution, no big city traffic.

Prices from $65,000 - 1M for all. Possible owner financing with good credit, ample down payment and current Colorado raw land financing terms. Possible trades.
Vallecito Lake is approximately 25 miles east from downtown Durango Colorado, just north of Bayfield Colorado and northeast of La Plata Airport (DRO) with service by United Airlines, America West and Delta Airlines. On Mapquest, search `100 Park Drive, Bayfield, Colorado 81122` to see road and aerial maps of the subdivision.

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