Southern Indiana Timber Property With Creek Frontage, Hay Fields, Trails An

Located in NE Washington County, this rugged recreational property offers a rare combination of mature timber, year-round creek frontage, hay ground, established trails, diverse wildlife habitat, and proximity to thousands of acres of Jackson-Washington State Forest. The property is primarily wooded and features three heavily timbered ridges that converge around a secluded valley. Chestnut oak ridges, timbered valleys, creek-bottom flats, rock-bottom drainages, wet-weather springs, and mature forest create diverse habitat and recreational opportunities. Large areas of mountain chestnut oak provide valuable mast-producing cover. No Business Creek flows through the northern portion of the property for nearly one mile, providing seasonal water and a scenic recreational setting. An established trail system follows the ridges and creek bottoms, providing access for hunting, wildlife monitoring, hiking, timber management, and habitat work. Approximately 2 acres of hay ground near No Business Creek provides a potential location for a small recreational cabin or getaway. Nearly 3 acres of additional grass hay along the northeastern end offer opportunities for food plots, hay production, or other land uses. Electric utility access is available. The property is enrolled in Indiana's Classified Forest program, offering potential tax and management benefits for qualifying forestland. Buyers should verify current enrollment and program requirements with Indiana DNR. The southwestern portion of the property is near the Knobstone Trail, Indiana's longest hiking trail. At the same time, the surrounding Jackson-Washington State Forest provides extensive opportunities for hiking, hunting, camping, and other outdoor recreation. The property is accessed from a dead-end county road, offering a secluded rural setting. Deer and turkey are reported in the surrounding area, and the property also offers opportunities to find morel mushrooms, ginseng, and blackberries. Conveniently located less than 25 minutes from Salem and Scottsburg, approximately 45 minutes from Louisville, Kentucky, and about 1.5 hours from Indianapolis, this property combines convenient regional access with a remote, heavily wooded setting. For buyers seeking Southern Indiana hunting land, timberland, recreational property, creek frontage, and access to expansive public forest, this property offers a compelling combination of features in the heart of southern Indiana's rugged landscape.