Rocky Mountains / Southwest Colorado
Hermosa · La Plata County
Community type: An RV park or resort that welcomes tiny homes on wheels and park models on long-term or seasonal sites.
Hermosa Orchards Village is a purpose-built tiny home and park model community on seven acres in the Animas River Valley north of Durango. Twenty-two leased homesites (3,600–6,000 sq ft each) pair orchard community space, mature fruit trees, and Hermosa Creek trail access with Purgatory ski country and James Ranch just minutes away.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Park requirements and operating rules for tiny homes and small cottages at this community. Prefabricated.co profiles are kept current; confirm any detail flagged below with the park before you apply.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | Individual pedestals with 30 amp and 50 amp service per pad. |
| Waste & Sewer System | Community water and sewer with trash and recycling collection. |
| Build Certifications | RVIA, NOAH, Pacific West, or ANSI A119.2 certified THOWs and park models under 400 sq ft required. |
| Pet Constraints | Pet-friendly with community approval—confirm breed and count limits when applying. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease terms—rates and inclusions change, so confirm current pricing before you apply.
Lot rent & monthly fees
Monthly rate
$750–$900/mo
including water, sewer, trash, and recycling (2026).
$750 $900/mo including water, sewer, trash, and recycling .
Utility inclusions
Includes pad lease, water, sewer, trash, recycling, and orchard commons upkeep. Electric metered via La Plata Electric; internet optional via Spectrum.
Lease mechanics
12-month residential leases with application review. Waitlist common—contact operator for current availability.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Certified mobile THOWs and park models under 400 sq ft on 22 leased spaces sized 3,600–6,000 sq ft.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Premium residential finish with professional skirting within move-in window. Decks, raised beds, and she-sheds encouraged within lot footprint.
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Municipal-style sewer required—composting toilets not permitted as primary waste solution.
Off-grid adaptations
Rooftop solar supported; passive solar orientations encouraged.
Site edibles & gardens
Shared mature fruit orchard plus private raised beds and garden plots per homesite.
Media & site documentation
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Confirm with the community
Confirm with the community
Planning land you own in La Plata County?
Hermosa Orchards is a long-term THOW land-lease village—not the same as owning a La Plata County parcel with a permitted backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing both models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
Twenty-two BYO certified THOW or park model pads under 400 sq ft on large gravel homesites with room for decks, raised beds, and outdoor living. Orchard commons with apples, cherries, apricots, pears, and mulberries shared by residents.
Opened August 2021. High-demand Hermosa Valley layout—waitlist common for open pad leases. Short-term rentals and sub-leases restricted per community guidelines.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities reflect what this community offers today. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Pet-friendly
- Ownership path
- Community garden
Stewardship disclosures
Unincorporated La Plata County THOW land-lease neighborhood. Community leasing guidelines protect neighbor privacy, aesthetic standards, and orchard harvesting. Water, sewer, trash, and recycling included in lot rent; electric via La Plata Electric; Spectrum fiber available. Alpine winter freezes—full skirting and heat tape recommended.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.