97 Poteau Mountain Rd Heavener, OK 74937

Located on the western side of the Poteau Mountain Range in Southeast Oklahoma, this 24.9-acre property offers a remote and secluded wilderness setting surrounded by miles of privately owned timberland. It is situated approximately 3.5 miles southwest of Heavener, OK, and 20 miles southwest of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Access is provided by a dirt road with a rocky base, ensuring all-weather access. The property has great south-facing exposure to sunlight for optimal efficiency of a solar system. Water wells are commonly drilled in this area, with water typically found at a depth of less than 250 feet. The area receives about 50 inches of rainfall per year on average, making a water catchment system practical. The soils are suitable for a conventional septic system. Satellite-based internet is typically used in remote areas such as this, and propane gas is available in nearby towns. The property features frontage along a seasonal creek and offers mountain and valley views. The soils are considered good for the mountainous terrain. It is a recreational property with hunting opportunities for whitetail deer, eastern turkey, wild hog, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, and other small game. The property is covered with a young stand of timber native to southeastern Oklahoma, including shortleaf yellow pine and a diverse variety of oak trees, red bud, elm, eastern red cedar, and hickory. The terrain varies from flat to gently sloping to moderately steep, with hilltop settings providing scenic valley and mountain views. An impressive network of logging roads in this area offers ATV riding opportunities. Fishing and boating are available at nearby Lake Wister State Park, Cedar Lake, Poteau River, Post Mountain Lake, and Lake Sardis. There are no deed restrictions.