2678 Forest Service Road

About This Property

98-Acre Courtois Creek Hunting & Recreational Retreat in Washington County, Missouri Discover your own private Ozarks oasis with this exceptional 98-acre property in Washington County, Missouri, featuring approximately 500 feet of crystal-clear Courtois Creek frontage. Tucked away at the end of a dead-end road with only one way in and out, this secluded retreat offers outstanding privacy, beautiful natural scenery, and excellent opportunities for hunting, fishing, camping, and outdoor recreation. Electric service is already on-site, making this an ideal location for a future cabin, weekend getaway, or private hunting camp. The property is a wildlife enthusiast’s dream, with abundant whitetail deer and wild turkey, plenty of natural cover, mature timber, and an abundance of acorns. Two newly established food plots provide additional wildlife attraction, while a beautiful stand of white oak trees crowns the ridges. Pockets of cedar throughout the property offer excellent bedding, nesting, and hiding cover for wildlife. Small game is plentiful, including squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, coyotes, and more. Two brand-new shooting houses are included in the sale, providing ready-to-use hunting locations. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive network of new trails winding throughout the acreage, perfect for hiking, exploring by foot, or quietly stalking game. Two newly installed gates provide added security and privacy. The property also features two natural springs, wet-weather creeks, and a newly established spring-fed pond, adding to its natural beauty and diverse habitat. Enjoy fishing along the clear waters of Courtois Creek, where bluegill and smallmouth bass offer opportunities to wet a line. A scenic picnic area along the creek provides the perfect place to relax, enjoy the water, and take in the peaceful surroundings. Down in the bottom, a skinning shack or pavilion offers a convenient base for hunting activities, while a small concrete pad provides a designated parking area for a camper. Adding even more recreational value, the property directly adjoins approximately 575 acres of Mark Twain National Forest, providing access to additional public-land hunting and outdoor opportunities nearby. Whether you are looking for a secluded hunting retreat, a creekside camping getaway, or a private recreational property surrounded by the natural beauty of the Missouri Ozarks, this 98-acre tract offers an outstanding combination of water, wildlife, timber, and privacy.

Float streams and timber in Missouri's old mineral country.

Washington County is rolling Ozark border country with a deep mining heritage, long known for its tiff and mineral diggings. The land rises into timbered hills and ridges, cut by some of the finest float streams in the state, clear and spring-fed creeks that draw paddlers and anglers through the warm months. Mark Twain National Forest ground is scattered across the county. This is timber, cattle, and recreation land: hardwood ridges that hold deer and turkey, pasture and hay in the valleys, and gravel-bar streams for floating and fishing. For a hunting property, a working cattle place, or a recreational tract on good water, Washington County offers a lot of Ozark character within easy reach of St. Louis.

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