Tbd Raw Land Bates, AR 74953

Located at the base of Poteau Mountain in Southwestern Arkansas, this 122-acre property offers a remote and secluded wilderness setting. It is surrounded by miles of privately owned and public timberland. A portion of the North property line fronts the 1.8 million acre Ouachita National Forest Area, providing direct access to ATV and hiking trails, as well as hunting opportunities for whitetail deer, eastern wild turkey, wild hogs, black bear, and other small game species. Several lakes, including Wister Lake State Park, Cedar Lake, Broken Bow Lake, and Sardis Lake, are a short drive away. Fort Smith, Arkansas, is a 1-hour drive, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, is about 2.5 hours away. The property has all-weather and legal access, with Poteau Mountain Road fronting part of the North property line and Strip Pit Road fronting the West property line. A seasonal stream flows through the property, and there are several locations suitable for constructing a pond. The land is covered with a stand of timber native to Southwestern Arkansas, primarily a diverse variety of mast-producing oak trees and a scattering of young native shortleaf pine. The property offers a diverse variety of wildlife habitat, ranging from thinned timber stands to more open closed canopy forest areas, with flat to gently sloping terrain. Several spots are ideal for constructing a recreational cabin. There are no deed restrictions. Wildlife are frequently seen on this property.