LAWRENCE COUNTY, OHIO LAND FOR SALE
Land for Sale in Lawrence County, Ohio
To schedule a showing, contact Joshua Henry, Buckeye Land Sales, at 740-645-7921.
Southeastern Ohio has become one of the top Midwest destinations for whitetail hunting. The question is: why?
Ohio has proven itself as one of the premier whitetail states in the country, offering the habitat, genetics, and terrain serious hunters look for. Opportunities to secure large, contiguous tracts like this in southeastern Ohio are becoming increasingly rare, especially in locations surrounded by proven big buck country.
I’ve put my boots all over this ground, and I challenge you to find a property of this size that is this accessible. With road frontage on multiple sides, this is a beautifully crafted farm with an impressive combination of fields, timber, water, terrain, and access.
A blue-line stream coming off the large caverns on the western side of the property flows naturally back into Venisonham Camp Branch Creek, which runs north to south. Water is spread throughout the property and becomes another major piece of the habitat.
The best part may be how this property hunts. It almost feels like having two separate farms, with the ability to pull and hunt deer from different directions. For a serious whitetail hunter, having multiple access points and the ability to hunt different wind directions is a major advantage. This property offers it all, including plenty of opportunities to set up camp, build a hunting lodge, establish a homestead, or even become a full-time farmer.
When searching for hunting properties, we often look for land near large blocks of tillable acreage because we know those opportunities are scarce. Here, you don’t simply benefit from nearby open ground; YOU ARE THE HUB. With corn planted as this year's seasonal crop. This provides an opportunity for income whether you grow it or lease it.
With approximately 208 contiguous acres, this property has the scale, layout, habitat diversity, and access required to consistently grow, hold, and hunt mature bucks year after year. Located just outside of Wayne National Forest and near the Crown City Wildlife Area.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
This farm offers excellent access and convenience without sacrificing the depth and seclusion serious hunters demand. The main entrance comes directly off a blacktop road just off a state route, remaining within sight of the route while still providing a private and controlled access point. The property features approximately 1,900 feet of road frontage.
Utilities, including water and electric, are available at the road, with septic subject to soil testing and applicable approvals. Building opportunities are abundant. Unlike many southeastern Ohio properties that leave you wondering where you could build, this farm offers multiple potential home, cabin, or lodge sites.
TOPOGRAPHY, FIELDS & WATER
The land lays out exceptionally well for both hunting and management. Corn fields are currently in place and could be converted or managed differently if desired.
A beautiful flowing creek runs along the eastern side of the tillable acreage, creating a natural break and dependable year round water source. The creek is accessible for crossing by four-wheel drive and adds both habitat value and visual appeal to the farm.
With improvement to the large ridgetops, you could play both morning and evening hunts to your thermal advantages, the ridgetops lay large and give exceptional future potential to this property. One of my favorite features is an internal south-facing slope. When you crest the ridge and feel the warmth of the sun on a cold winter day, it becomes immediately clear why deer utilize this area so heavily. These south-facing slopes can create natural bedding and provide another major late-season advantage.
TRAILS & ACCESSIBILITY
The trail system has been freshly reopened and is accessible throughout the farm. These trails support efficient property management, stand access, and equipment use.
Elevation changes lead into defined ridge tops, funnels, hollows, and transition zones. Playing the topography here becomes both intuitive and effective, and the diverse trail system allows you to capitalize on varying wind conditions and seasonal movement patterns.
With the acreage effectively divided by natural terrain features, the farm offers flexibility for hunting multiple wind directions. While the predominant wind is out of the southwest, experienced Ohio hunters understand the importance of on-site wind testing and adapting setups to actual conditions. This farm gives you the room and access to do exactly that.
The size and configuration allow you to hunt big, hunt smart, and avoid burning out your best areas.
TIMBER, HABITAT & SIGN
The timber across the property is a major asset and has not been select cut in an estimated 15+ years, providing excellent structure, mast production, habitat, and long term value.
Acorn production is strong, with various species of oak throughout the property, including white oak. Rather than concentrating movement into one small area, these timber pockets create multiple natural feeding and transition zones that help spread deer movement throughout the farm.
One of the standout timber features is along the western boundary, where an impressive stand of mature white oak anchors the landscape.
Whitetail sign throughout this property is extensive and immediately noticeable. Trails, scrapes, rubs, hoofprints, and droppings can be found across the farm and even a mature shed was found.
The natural makeup of the timber also provides plenty of material for brushing in stands and creating natural setups without having to completely alter an area.
UNIQUE FEATURES
One of the most distinctive aspects of this farm is the presence of natural caves and caverns. These features add a tremendous amount of character and uniqueness to the property. As you move deeper into the hollows, you encounter some of the most memorable and visually impressive terrain this region has to offer as the water drips off the staggering cavern.
And then there’s the barn.
This isn’t just an old structure it’s a statement piece. With solid concrete floors and a creatively designed hay loft, the barn carries both nostalgia and functional potential. It offers restoration and creative-use opportunities that go far beyond simple equipment or hay storage.
HUNTING
This property is set up for serious whitetail and turkey hunting. Terrain, security cover, food sources, water, timber, and access all come together to create a farm that can be hunted effectively without placing excessive pressure on the entire property.
The question isn’t whether big bucks live here. The question is whether you’re ready to hunt them.
KEY FEATURES
208 +/- acres in Lawrence County, Ohio
Located in Willow Wood, Windsor Township
Approximately 1,900 feet of road frontage
Multiple access points
Blacktop access just off a state route
Secondary gravel road access on the northeast side
Electric and water available at the road
Septic subject to soil testing and applicable approvals
Large Cornfields
Flowing creek along the eastern side of the tillable acreage
Additional blue-line stream feeding into Venisonham Camp Branch Creek
Freshly reopened and accessible trail system
Timber has not been select cut in an estimated 15+ years
Various oak species throughout, including white oak
Internal south-facing thermal slopes
Natural caves and caverns
Historic barn with concrete floors and restoration potential
Proven whitetail and turkey habitat
Years of trail-camera history
Existing tree stands
Located near Wayne National Forest and Crown City Wildlife Area
CAUV eligible
All seller-owned mineral rights will convey at closing
Annual Taxes: $1,568.02
Coordinates: 38.5609, -82.452
Parcel Numbers:
32-011-1100.00
32-014-0100.000
32-030-1700.000
32-030-1700.001
32-030-1701.02
32-030-1701.000
32-031-0100.000
Shown strictly by appointment only. Agents must be present at all times. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Listing Agent Joshua Henry Buckeye Land Sales call 740-645-7921