8.14 acres in Bear Creek Ranches, a private and gated community with paved roads that are maintained year-round. Phenomenal views of the mountains and valley down below, enjoy spectacular sunrises from the eastern facing and southern aspect lot. Backing to the forest and BLM, with unique rock formations, privacy abounds with wildlife such as elk, deer, fox, bear, and all kinds of birds as your closest neighbors. Enjoy the stargazing into the Milky Way and get lost in all the wonders of the night sky, this property is part of the Dark Sky Community. Electricity is nearby, you will need to drill a well and install a septic as part of your building process. Just 1 mile to the privately owned 23 acre community Rio Grande river front park with approximately 1,500 feet of Gold Medal fishing on the Rio Grande River. Drive your ATV to the park, or up to Rio Grande National Forest to old grown Aspen forests. Enjoy hundreds of thousands of acres of hiking, biking and ATV trails. Starting in 2027 the annual HOA dues will be $1,024.85. Annual HOA dues are billed in March and due mid May. There is no transfer fee at closing. Dues cover road maintenance, gate maintenance, common ground mowing, snow plowing of the HOA roads only (no driveways), cameras that are at the back gate. All of the governing documents can be found on the website. Rio Grande Club & Resort is just 2.5 miles away and accepting new members for world class golfing, fishing, tennis, pickle ball, dining, fitness center, swimming, steam sauna, and club social activities, and a riverfront fishing lodge.