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Ozarks Views & Timber Value | 23 Acres in Gainesville, Missouri

Discover 23 surveyed acres in Gainesville, Missouri offering stunning mountain views where you can see for miles across the rolling Ozarks countryside. This property delivers the rare combination of scenic elevation, usable timber, recreational opportunity, and true privacy just minutes from town.

The land features abundant, profitable cedar timber, presenting options for harvesting, selective clearing, or utilizing the materials to build your own home or cabin. Whether you envision a full-time residence, hunting retreat, or long-term investment, the natural resources here create flexibility and value.

For the outdoorsman, this tract is well suited for hunting. There are multiple signs of buck and doe activity, and several deer have been harvested from the property in the past. The mix of timber, water, and natural cover creates ideal habitat for wildlife.

A creek runs through the property, adding both character and recreational opportunity. Spend time exploring, relaxing by the water, or enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature. A pond is also in place, offering the potential for a stocked fishing hole with bass, perch, or catfish, making it perfect for gathering with family and friends.

Designed for peace and quiet, this property is well suited for off-grid living while still being conveniently located just 10 minutes from the heart of Gainesville. A recent survey has been completed, clearly defining boundaries and separating the land from neighboring tracts.

If you are looking for views, privacy, timber value, and recreational potential in the Ozarks, this 23-acre tract is a rare opportunity.

Directions:  From Gainesville head toward court square/main st, then in 0.1 miles turn righ onto US-160 W, then in 2.5 miles turn left onto MO-5 S, then in 5.2 miles turn left toward Cave Salamander Ln, then in 0.1 miles turn right onto Rimstone ln, then in 1.5 miles the sign will be on the left hand side. 

MLS# 60316075

MLS# 26007040

Ozark County, Missouri 

Ozark County is a county located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. The largest city and county seat is Gainesville.^[2] The county was organized as Ozark County, named after the Ozark Mountains, on January 29, 1841.  

Population

9,723.

Climate

Ozark County, Missouri gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 39 inches of rain per year.

Ozark County averages 9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 26 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in Ozark County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees

Winter Low: the January low is 24

Education

There are 4 school districts in Ozark County.

Gainesville

Bakersfield

Dora

Lutie

Hospitals

Ozarks Medical Center is a system of care encompassing a 114-bed acute care hospital, 8 primary care and 15 specialty clinics, along with complete rehabilitation and home care services. We are a not-for-profit medical referral center with over 1100 employees, serving an 8-county area in south central Missouri and north central Arkansas. 

Baxter Regional Medical Center (BRMC) is a nonprofit hospital, located in Mountain Home, Arkansas. As a fully integrated healthcare organization, we have been serving residents of North Central Arkansas and South Central Missouri for more than 50 years. Our 268-bed short-term acute care facility offers a wide range of services and specialties to meet the needs of the communities we serve. With more than 100 primary care, mid-level and specialist physicians on the medical staff, and approximately 1,550 employees, BRMC is the region’s leader in quality healthcare.

Electric Company

Howell Oregon Electric Cooperative– Headquartered in West Plains, Missouri, Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative provides distribution of reliable cost-efficient electricity to approximately 24,000 citizens and businesses of south-central Missouri across six counties: Douglas, Ozark, Texas, Shannon, Howell and Oregon.

Telecommunications

Fidelity Communications– Cable television, home phone, and high speed internet. 

Century Link– Home phone, high speed internet, and dish network Television.

Airports

The closest airports to Ozark County are the Springfield- Branson National Airport,  

Memphis International Airport,

Little Rock- Clinton National Airport, and 

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

Closest large Cities

Springfield, Missouri-

With more than 440,000 people in the metro area, Springfield is where the rolling hills of the Ozarks plateau form a surprisingly modern and green city. 

A “big, small town,” Springfield offers a great blend of fascinating attractions, historical treasures, sports excitement and cultural and leisure activities in a welcoming environment.The city offers 102 parks, including a linear trail system that integrates with the city’s growing on-street bike route system; an airport; an art museum; a zoo; the Springfield Lasers professional tennis team; the Springfield Cardinals minor-league baseball team and is home to Bass Pro Shops, Missouri State University, Drury and Evangel universities and the Assemblies of God USA.

Branson, Missouri- 

While visiting you can: attend star-studded performances at Branson’s many live shows; enjoy Silver Dollar City, one of the world’s top theme parks; take in the beauty and adventure of the Ozark Mountains and three pristine lakes; play some of the best golf in the Midwest; visit museums highlighting the area’s rich history and culture; relax at spas and resorts; and shop at Branson’s many boutiques, galleries and outlets.

Jonesboro, Arkansas-

Jonesboro, one of the state’s most progressive cities, was established in 1859 among the rolling hills of Crowley’s Ridge in northeast Arkansas. Downtown is filled with gift shops, restaurants, art galleries, a day spa and an active civic center called the Forum. Arkansas State University offers one of the mid-South’s finest museums, a fine arts center and an indoor sports/entertainment complex. The Forrest L . Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center provides an interesting tour of the natural wonders of the region, plus serves as a stop along Crowley’s Ridge National Scenic Byway.

Memphis, Tennessee–

Memphis is a pilgrimage for those wanting to visit the birthplace of the blues, of soul and of rock ‘n’ roll. On Beale Street, W.C. Handy put down on paper the first written blues music. Elvis, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash all recorded at the historic Sun Records, which is now a museum. Graceland, the second most-visited home in America, welcomes visitors from around the world who yearn for a peek into the life of “the King.” Beyond the music, Tennessee’s largest city also offers much more. It has more sunny days each year than Miami, and combines southern tradition and hospitality with modern amenities. You’ll enjoy great dining (be sure to sample the barbecued ribs), art galleries and exciting nightlife.

Things To Do 

Eleven point River–  A Beautiful Scenic River perfect for Canoeing, Kayaking, boating, swimming, Fishing, and so much more. 

Spring River– a Clear spring fed river with long pools and whitewater falls. Exceptional trout and walleye fishing, canoeing, kayaking, boating, swimming and much more.

Norfork Lake- 

a 22,0000 Acre lake located in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Home to a variety of fresh water game fish. 

Boating, water skiing, ping and swimming are all extremely popular on the lake.

Bull Shoals Lake–

The largest lake in Arkansas. Covers over 94,000 acres. Known for bass fishing, water sports, boating, swimming, and camping.

Mark twain National Forest- 

Mark Twain National Forest has a wide range of popular recreation opportunities. The forest has over 750 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and motorized use. Sections of the Ozark Trail wind through the forest. More than 350 miles of perennial streams, suitable for floating canoeing and kayaking, meander through its canopied expanses. Our campgrounds offer visitors a variety of forest experiences, including semi-primitive and wilderness camping for solitude.

Peck Ranch–

The area consists of 23,763 acres of rugged, forested hills and hollows.This area is predominantly forest with nearly 1,500 acres in glades, along with quality woodland, cropland and some wetlands. Facilities/features: primitive camping, picnic areas, firearms range, viewing deck, two deer/turkey blinds, one intermittent stream and four Natural Areas (Grassy Pond, Goldenseal, Stegall Mountain and Mule Hollow). There is a 10 mile self guided tour for elk viewing.

Grand Gulf-

Some people call Grand Gulf State Park the “Little Grand Canyon.” Some just call it “breathtaking.” The park is one of the natural wonders of the Ozarks, presenting the most spectacular collapsed cave system in the Ozarks. The “Grand Gulf” stretches for more than a mile between 130 foot high walls. Visitors can view the gulf from trails on top or from the floor where they can walk under the natural bridge, which spans 250 feet with a 75-foot high opening.