Polk County, 211 Acres

Farm Description

Clearbranch Refuge 211.22 Acres Polk County, Tx

Borders Big Thicket National Preserve & Double Branch Creek Segno Fire Lane, Polk County, Tx

Barrel Creek Preserve is a 211.22 acre sanctuary tucked along the boundary of the Big Thicket National Preserve. This expansive tract is a rare intersection of privacy, biodiversity, and long-term land value. With 75 feet of elevation change, creek frontage on the northeast, and a direct border with over 113,000 acres of protected federal wilderness, it's the kind of land that feels untouched, because much of it is.

The Land

The property rises and falls across timbered ridges, open pockets, and creekbottom corridors. Double Branch Creek offers sandy-bottomed clear water, forming a dynamic northeastern border. The eastern edge directly adjoins the Big Thicket National Preserve, giving this tract a sense of protected boundary rarely found in private land holdings. Internal roads and trails offer reliable access for ATVs and trucks throughout the property.

The Habitat

This tract is a natural magnet for East Texas wildlife. Whitetail deer, hogs, waterfowl, predators, and migratory birds thrive in the blend of hardwood, pine, and edge habitat. The diversity of terrain, water, and vegetation creates a year-round haven for hunting, wildlife observation, or conservation stewardship.

The Location

Located just 18 miles from Livingston and less than 2 hours from Houston, Barrel Creek Preserve feels remote while offering all-season access off Segno Fire Lane. Lake Livingston, Lufkin, Huntsville, and The Woodlands are all within an hour to 90 minutes, making this a viable weekend retreat or long-term land investment.

The Opportunity

This is one of the largest contiguous offerings along the Big Thicket border in recent memory. With electricity at the road, excellent groundwater potential, and a well-designed road system already in place, Barrel Creek Preserve is ready for your vision. Timber harvesting, habitat management, or a legacy recreational property, this tract has the size, setting, and appeal to support them all.

The Facts Asking Price

$1,140,588 $5,400/Acre Location Livingston - 18 mi

Lake Livingston - 30 mi

Lufkin - 59 mi

Huntsville - 61 mi

The Woodlands - 83 mi

Houston - 90 mi

Climate

Humid subtropical climate with 50+ inches annual rainfall, ideal for healthy timber, wildlife habitat, and seasonal water flow.

Utilities

Electricity available at Segno Fire Lane

Water well required 100'-250' expected depth, approx. 93 success rate

Buyer to verify all utilities

Wildlife

Whitetail deer, hogs, waterfowl, coyotes, foxes, small game, and diverse birdlife

Natural corridors and access to Big Thicket ecosystem

Minerals

Negotiable

Vegetation

Loblolly pine, oak, magnolia, native hardwoods

Open pockets and dense edge habitat for game and birds

Terrain

75' of elevation change

Creek frontage and diverse ridgeline-to-bottomland transitions

Soils

Sandy and loamy soils supporting timber and native browse

Improvements

Internal trail and road system

Gated access from Segno Fire Lane

Current Use

Recreational and wildlife use

Timber habitat and harvesting

Potential Use

Hunting preserve, timber operation, conservation holding, or private retreat

Fencing

No perimeter fencing

Marked boundaries

Access

Frontage on Segno Fire Lane all-weather road Easements Standard utility easements buyer to verify Leases No current leases in place