6430 Rock Ridge Drive, Chester, AR 72934 - Crawford County

Opportunities like this are rare in northwest Arkansas! This expansive 419 +/- acre hunting and recreational property boasts major highway frontage and is only 30 minutes from Fayetteville and only 35 minutes from Fort Smith, offering easy access for evening hunts or quick weekend getaways. Situated near the end of an access road, the property greets you with a breathtaking pine stand on your left and a large pond on the right as you pass through the gate. A modest mobile home on-site offers basic accommodations, perfect for your hunting party, with water supplied by a well and filtered through a sand filtration system. While the mobile home holds little value, the property's prime location and vast acreage make it an exceptional find.

Boasting over six miles of an internal trail system, this land is designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're hunting whitetail deer, turkey, or even black bear, the proven track record of wildlife harvests speaks for itself. The diverse terrain offers rock outcroppings, seasonal live water, and several stunning waterfalls. This trail system provides access to multiple clearings, prime hunting spots, and the property’s old cabin, which has been used as a deer blind with great success. The timber was cut seven or eight years ago and has transformed the landscape into a haven for wildlife, with ample evidence of game trails, scrapes, and deer bedding scattered throughout.

The northern portion of the property, known as Cedar Flats to the locals, offers gentle terrain where thick cedar cover meets mature hardwoods, providing an idyllic backdrop that would make any outdoor enthusiast want to go sit on the deer stand. The far northeast corner presents breathtaking views, making it an attractive potential build site with access via Barnes Loop Road and Cartwright Mountain Road which come off of old Highway 71. Just minutes from Lake Shepherd Springs, this tract is also close to other camping, hiking, and outdoor activities. Whether you're seeking the perfect hunting camp that can accommodate a large number of people or a stunning location for a future home, this property offers unparalleled recreational value and natural beauty.

This property offers a perfect blend of accessibility, natural beauty, and recreational value. With its proven hunting success, extensive trail system, and diverse terrain, it stands as an incredible opportunity for both hunters and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re planning to use it as a hunting retreat or envisioning a future home with stunning views, this property’s location and features make it an exceptional long-term investment. Grab you some coffee, water, and your hiking boots, and let’s tour this one-of-a-kind property togetheryou won’t be disappointed!

Property Features

-Situated 30 minutes from Fayetteville and only 35 minutes from Fort Smith, with major highway frontage for easy access

-Only 35 minutes to the University of Arkansas

-419 +/- acre hunting and recreational property with abundant wildlife and natural beauty

-Located near the end of a dead-end access road, offering privacy and seclusion

-Property includes a large pond, beautiful pine stands, rock outcroppings, seasonal live water and waterfalls

-Proven track record of harvesting whitetail deer, turkey, and black bear, with plenty of game trails, scrapes, and deer bedding visible

-Over six miles of interior trails provide access to key hunting spots, clearings, and natural attractions

-Includes a mobile home (usable as sleeping quarters)

-An older cabin repurposed as a deer blind

-Timber was cut 7-8 years ago, creating ideal forage, bedding, and cover for wildlife on certain parts of the property

-Multiple areas with gentle terrain and mature hardwoods offering beautiful scenery

-The northeast corner offers panoramic views to the south and southwest, with access via Barnes Loop Road and Cartwright Mountain Road

-Located minutes from Lake Shepherd Springs with camping and hiking opportunities nearby

-The property includes a well with a sand filtration system for water supply