Timbered Hills and Valleys in Southwest Missouri's Ozarks

Property Description

The rugged hills and valleys of McDonald County evoke an appreciation for the beauty of nature. As the terrain rises and falls, it creates ideal conditions for the hardwood forests for which the Ozarks are so well known. It’s a land where whitetailed deer grow fat on acorns and whip-poor-wills utter their refrain all through the night. Out here, you won’t hear many sirens, but instead, owls and tree frogs fill the nights with sound. Down in the valleys, cold spring water bubbles out of the rock layers, and up on the ridgetops, wild blueberries feed deer and bears and other fauna. It’s a place you’ll always enjoy, and you’ll never grow tired of.

With 146 +/- acres to roam, you’re sure to enjoy this slice of the Ozarks in northeastern McDonald County. The timber is mixed age, with lots of mature white and red oaks to provide wildlife food and aesthetics, and maybe even some income. The timber has not been harvested in at least 30 years, and is predominantly oaks and hickories, with some patches of cedar on the side slopes above the creeks. Several ridgetop flats offer promise as great stand locations during deer season, and the land has untapped potential to be a top-notch hunting farm with some TSI, enhanced bedding cover, and food plots. Bear sign has been observed, offering additional hunting opportunity for those wishing to pursue a bruin during Missouri’s black bear season.

Another great feature is the 12’x24’ off-grid cabin that creates the perfect hunting camp or weekend getaway. Inside, the cabin consists of a main room with two sleeping lofts. An 8’x12’ deck looks out over the creek valley to the northeast. With some minimal work and a wood or propane stove, this cabin could serve you well in all seasons. And if your preference is to have power to the cabin, NewMac Electric service is available along the highway and could be run to the cabin for even greater convenience.

Those interested in building a home or rental cabins in the woods should also find this to their liking, with several ridgetops extending off the highway to offer good build sites. Direct access from the property to Highway V is also a big plus, making it quick and easy to get to the I-49 corridor or drop down into northwest Arkansas for work or fun. And Big Sugar Creek State Park is just minutes away for those who love to hike and explore or float an Ozark stream.

If you’d like to learn more about this amazing property, or to schedule an appointment to see it, call Land Agent Scott Sudkamp at (417) 321-5427.