963 ac Long View Ranch

Summary Long View Ranch is an exceptional 963 acre South Texas recreational and hunting ranch located in Frio County, offering a rare combination of scale, diverse habitat, water resources, established hunting infrastructure, and outstanding accessibility. The property provides an impressive blend of productive wildlife habitat, rolling terrain, creek systems, and functional ranch improvements that make it well-suited for immediate enjoyment and long-term ownership. Featuring approximately 5,800 feet of Elm Creek, nearly one mile of Jack Creek, multiple wildlife water sources, and extensive hunting infrastructure, Long View Ranch offers the size, diversity, and functionality sought by serious ranch buyers in one of South Texas' most desirable hunting regions. Location Located in Frio County near Frio Town, Texas, Long View Ranch enjoys excellent accessibility while maintaining the privacy and seclusion that define premier South Texas ranch ownership. The property sits approximately 20 minutes west of Pearsall and less than one hour from downtown San Antonio, providing convenient access for both weekend recreation and extended stays. Its location places it within the heart of a region known for outstanding wildlife populations, productive native habitat, and a strong ranching heritage. Improvements Long View Ranch offers a well-balanced combination of existing improvements and future development potential. The established ranch headquarters is shaded beneath mature mesquite trees and provides a comfortable setting for entertaining family, friends, and guests. Improvements include two mobile homes, a cantina-style cook shack, covered pavilions, fire pits, concrete patios, storage containers, an enclosed barn, designated parking areas, sidewalks, and secure electric entry gates. Extensive interior roads provide excellent access throughout the property. The ranch is also exceptionally well-equipped for hunting operations with multiple enclosed hunting blinds, corn feeders, and protein feeders strategically positioned across the ranch to support wildlife management efforts. Three-phase power services portions of the property, providing substantial utility and flexibility for future expansion. Water Water is a valuable component of Long View Ranch and contributes significantly to its wildlife carrying capacity. The ranch features approximately 5,800 feet of Elm Creek and nearly one mile of Jack Creek, creating natural drainage corridors that enhance habitat diversity and wildlife movement throughout the ranch. Additional water resources include a surface pond, an electric water well, and three rainwater collection systems that supply strategically positioned wildlife troughs across the property. Together, these features provide dependable water distribution and support healthy wildlife populations throughout the year. The ranch is also positioned over the highly regarded Carrizo Aquifer, with groundwater in this area typically encountered at depths of approximately 600 to 700 feet. Neighboring wells within the region have demonstrated production capabilities approaching 1,000 gallons per minute, highlighting the area's exceptional long-term water potential for future development, wildlife, and operational needs. Terrain & Habitat Long View Ranch offers an exceptional mix of fertile bottomland, rolling uplands, and diverse South Texas brush country. Elevations range from approximately 650 to 800 feet above sea level, creating attractive topographic variation and scenic long-range views across portions of the ranch. Sandy loam soils transition into gravelly uplands and native grasslands, supporting excellent wildlife habitat and ranch functionality. Native brush species including granjeno, guayacan, guajillo, blackbrush, and lotebush provide outstanding browse and cover, while mesquite, cedar elm, hackberry, persimmon, and scattered live oaks add diversity throughout the landscape. Native grasses further enhance the habitat quality for deer, turkey, quail, and other game species. Wildlife Long View Ranch supports a strong population of native South Texas wildlife and offers outstanding year-round recreational opportunities. The ranch is anchored by a well-managed whitetail deer herd operating under an MLD program and also supports excellent populations of turkey, dove, quail, javelina, and wild hogs. The combination of diverse brush communities, productive soils, water resources, and established hunting infrastructure creates an exceptional environment for wildlife management and hunting. The property's size and habitat diversity allow for a comprehensive wildlife program capable of producing quality hunting opportunities for years to come. Utilities & Infrastructure The ranch benefits from a substantial collection of existing infrastructure including three-phase power, interior road systems, hunting improvements, water systems, established headquarters facilities, and secure access points. These improvements provide immediate functionality while still allowing significant flexibility for future expansion, additional lodging, entertainment facilities, or operational enhancements. Minerals Surface estate only. A small percentage of mineral interest may be available. Contact Broker for additional information. Summary Long View Ranch represents a rare opportunity to acquire 963 contiguous acres of highly desirable South Texas ranch land featuring established improvements, extensive hunting infrastructure, approximately 5,800 feet of Elm Creek, nearly one mile of Jack Creek, a surface pond, water well, rainwater collection systems, and premier wildlife habitat. Combining accessibility, functionality, scale, and exceptional recreational appeal, Long View Ranch is a turnkey hunting and recreational property ready for immediate enjoyment less than one hour from San Antonio.