1 Gobbler Cove

About This Property

51.89 Acres of "Summer Camp" Nostalgia: The Ultimate Wayne County Lake & Land Retreat Escape the noise and rediscover the quiet at Turkey Creek Lakes. This surveyed 51.89-acre tract in Wayne County, MO, offers a rare, cinematic sense of seclusion that feels like a scene from a classic upstate summer camp movie. The journey to the property is an experience in itself—a scenic, winding drive through lush Missouri timber on a paved highway that signals you’ve left the busy behind. Tucked away in a deeply private setting, this acreage is defined by the hardwoods and the hushed atmosphere only a forest can provide. Despite its "middle-of-nowhere" feel, the property is remarkably prepared for your vision. A private well is already on-site and electricity is available, eliminating the biggest hurdles of rural development. The land is navigated by a network of quality internal roads, making every corner of your 51 acres accessible for recreation or choosing that perfect build site. Ownership in this surveyed tract grants you exclusive access to the large private lakes maintained by the community association. These aren't just fishing ponds; one of the lakes is large enough to accommodate waterskiing and boating, providing a recreational outlet that is nearly impossible to find on private acreage. Whether you’re spent the morning in the woods or the afternoon behind a boat, this property offers a "best of both worlds" lifestyle that keeps every generation of the family engaged. While the setting feels worlds away, the logistics are effortless: you are approximately two hours from St. Louis and less than an hour from Poplar Bluff. Sensible restrictions are in place to ensure the quiet, high-end integrity of the community is preserved for generations to come. ?? Property & Community Highlights: Surveyed Acreage: 51.89 +/- Acres Lake Access: Exclusive rights to large private community lakes (waterskiing permitted on the main lake). Utilities: Private well and electricity already in place. Access: Paved highway frontage with an established internal road system. Location: 2 hours from St. Louis; <1 hour from Poplar Bluff. The Vibe: Remote "summer camp" aesthetic with modern-day infrastructure.

Big water and big woods, where the lake and rivers meet the forest.

Wayne County pairs deep Ozark timber with some of the region's best big water. Wappapello Lake anchors the county, and the St. Francis and Black rivers wind through forested hills wrapped by the Mark Twain National Forest. The terrain rolls from rugged, timbered ridges in the west toward gentler farm country and river bottoms in the east. It's a strong mix for buyers: hardwood ridges that hunt well for deer and turkey, pasture and hay ground for cattle, and lake and river frontage prized for fishing and recreation. Waterfowl move through the bottoms in season. For a recreational tract near the lake, a working cattle farm, or a timbered hunting property, Wayne County covers a lot of ground.

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