305 acres Pope County

This 305 acres consists of fertile crop fields, hardwood forest and a large creek lying just a few miles south of Golconda, Illinois. With the Ohio River as its border, this ground provides fertile soil for growing premium crop. Bay Creek, a tributary of the Ohio River, runs through the middle of the property providing opportunity for recreation as well as exquisite landscape. Bay Creek is the watercourse running throughout Bay Creek Wilderness which is a 2,866 acre designated wilderness area within the Shawnee National Forest. Bay City Road (Ohio River Scenic Byway) divides the property with 110 acres of income producing crop ground lying east of the road. On the west side is another 92 acres with high bluff top views of the Ohio River, hardwood forest consisting of White and Red Oaks, and excellent Whitetail Deer and turkey hunting. Bay Creek comprises 35 acres of the west acreage providing opportunities for boating, kayaking, jet skiing and fishing for Catfish, Bluegill and Bass. There is an existing old road that can be used to access the hunting ground and could also be used to build a boat dock from. This property is an investor's and outdoorsman's dream offering both income as well as recreation. Additionally, it lies within the heart of the most beautiful landscape in the Midwest with direct access to the Shawnee National Forest, Garden of the Gods, hiking and equestrian trails. The closest restaurants and groceries are in nearby historic Golconda, IL. Eddyville, another few miles north of Golconda, is home to Shotgun Eddys Restaurant Bar and Grill offering home cooked meals and live music events.