284 Acres of Creeks, Ponds, Trees & Wildlife

Just two miles south of the Red River in the rolling countryside northwest of Saint Jo, this exceptional 284-acre ranch offers a peaceful setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the North Texas Red River corridor. Within an easy drive of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, it's the kind of property that lets you leave the city behind without leaving it too far awaywhether you're looking for a weekend getaway, a full-time residence, or simply a place where family and friends can gather and enjoy the peace and quiet. A cozy cabin is the perfect place to relax after a day outdoors, offering comfortable accommodations for weekend getaways or extended stays. Well separated from the cabin, the property's improvements include a 50' x 100' insulated equipment building with five overhead doors, providing abundant space for tractors, UTVs, boats, RVs, and recreational equipment. A separate 30' x 40' insulated workshop is equipped with water and a bathroom, making it an ideal space for projects or additional storage. The land is remarkably diverse, with rolling terrain that transitions between mature hardwoods, some open pasture, wooded creek bottoms, and scenic ponds. Towering native cottonwood trees and majestic native pecan trees create a landscape rich in character and beauty. A productive irrigated pecan orchard adds both visual appeal and agricultural value, while a four to five acre stocked lake offers excellent fishing and a favorite gathering place for family and friends. Cottonwood Creek and Turkey Creek wind through the property, creating picturesque creek corridors that enhance the ranch's natural beauty and provide outstanding habitat for wildlife. Whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, wild hogs, and numerous other native species are frequent visitors, making every trip outdoors an opportunity to experience the beauty of the North Texas landscape. Whether you're fishing, hunting, shooting, touring the property by ATV, hiking beneath the huge native pecan trees, or exploring along the creeks, there is always something to experience. The surrounding area is rich in Texas history. Saint Jo, established in the early 1850s, became an important frontier settlement and later served travelers and cattle drives moving north along the historic Chisholm Trail. Nearby Nocona remains known for its western heritage, ranching traditions, and craftsmanship. The creeks and fertile soils that define this property have shaped the landscape for centuries, contributing to the area's long history of farming, ranching, and outdoor recreation. Whether you're looking for a private weekend getaway, a place where family and friends can gather for generations, or simply a peaceful escape from the pace and lights of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, this remarkable 284-acre property offers a rare combination of scenic creeks, towering cottonwood and mature pecan trees, productive improvements, a beautiful irrigated pecan orchard, abundant wildlife, and the peace and quiet that have become increasingly difficult to find.