126-Acre Recreational Ranch for Sale Mineola Texas in Wood County

Sabine Wildlife Ranch | 126 Acres of Pasture and Hardwood Creek Bottoms

Wood County
ranch land for sale 8 minutes from downtown Lindale on County Road 2786, Sabine Wildlife Ranch
covers 126 acres of rolling pasture, hardwood draws and creek bottom, with
nearly three-quarters of a mile of county road frontage, three stock tanks and
a gated entrance. Open ground and timber are balanced in a way that works for
running cattle, riding horses, hunting the edges and choosing the spot for a
country home. It is one rectangular tract, recently surveyed, with no deed
restrictions.

Rolling Pasture and Mixed Hardwood Timber on 126 Acres

Rolling
topography gives this East Texas acreage its character. The ground climbs from
the creek bottoms to open hilltops, with roughly 40 feet of elevation change
across the tract based on the topographic map, so there are high, dry building
sites with long views over the pasture and shaded draws where the timber holds.
Big oaks stand scattered through the open fields, offering shade for cattle to
gather under in August and naturally framing a homesite. The wooded ground
carries post oak, blackjack oak, red oak, willow oak, water oak, hickory,
flowering dogwood and shortleaf pine, the oak-and-pine blend that marks the
edge where East Texas savannah gives way to the Piney Woods. Soils range from
sandy loam on the rises to clay in the lower ground.

Three Stock Tanks and Several Creeks with a 5-Acre Pond Site

Water is spread
across the property rather than tucked into one corner. Three stock tanks sit
in the pastures, providing water for livestock and supporting wildlife and game
across the ranch, and several creeks wind through the tract. One of those stock
tanks, on the west side along the main drainage, has been identified for
expansion into a 5± acre pond, a natural spot for a buyer who wants a larger
body of water for fishing, waterfowl or the view from a back porch. Buyers can
see the stock tanks, the creeks and the marked pond site on the aerial maps
included with the property documents. Those creek corridors also serve as
travel lanes for wildlife moving between the timber and the open grass.

Native Grass Pasture Fenced for Cattle and Horses

Livestock is
the current use, and the setup reflects it. Metal fencing and cross fencing are
in place, so a new owner can rotate cattle or horses between pastures. The open
ground carries native warm-season grasses, including little bluestem,
Indiangrass, big bluestem, purple top, and broom sedge. Texas A&M AgriLife
Extension points out that Bermuda grass and bahia grass are introduced species,
while natives like these hold up well under good grazing management and are
prized for wildlife habitat.  For a
cattle operator, a horse owner or anyone planning a wildlife management
program, the grass is established and the fencing is up.

Whitetail Deer and Feral Hog Hunting Land with Ducks

Hunting land
here has cover, food and water in one place. Mature oaks and hickories drop
acorns and nuts each fall, creek bottoms hold shade and water through the
summer, and long timber edges run where the hardwoods meet open pasture.
Wildlife trails follow those edges and creek corridors, and that combination of
hardwoods, creek bottoms, timber edges and travel routes makes the habitat
attractive to whitetail deer and feral hogs. Ducks are also attracted to the
ranch, adding waterfowl to the hunting mix. Between the stock tanks and the
future pond site, there is room to set stands, cut shooting lanes, plant a food
plot or simply find a quiet seat to watch the evening come on. At 126 acres,
the ranch also leaves plenty of space for riding and ATV trails, a hunting camp
and time outdoors with the next generation.

Gated County Road Access with Electric and Water

Access and
infrastructure are straightforward. The property fronts approximately 0.73
miles of county-maintained CR 2786, with the gated entrance on the north side
of the road. A Wood County electric line runs along the west boundary, and
community water is available, which simplifies plans for a home, barn, or
weekend cabin. No deed restrictions. A survey plat, boundary survey,
topographic map, legal description, and field notes are on file. The ranch is
served by Mineola ISD. The property is currently under an agricultural
exemption, and buyers should verify exemption status and eligibility with the
Wood County Appraisal District.

Living Near Mineola and Lindale in Wood County TX

Mineola and
Lindale give this corner of Wood County a small-town pace with plenty to do.
Mineola, a Texas Main Street City, keeps a downtown listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, a restored 1906 depot where Amtrak’s Texas Eagle
still stops, and the Select Theater, a 1920s movie house that hosts films and
live productions. Just south of town, the 2,911-acre Mineola Nature Preserve on
the Sabine River offers more than 20 miles of equestrian trails, fishing ponds,
primitive camping and some of the best birding in the region, earning Mineola
legislative recognition as the Birding Capital of East Texas. Lindale
celebrates its Good Country Living motto with CountryFest each October and
draws horse people to the 1,700-acre Texas Rose Horse Park, while Lake Fork,
the TPWD-managed trophy fishery that produced the Texas state record largemouth
bass, sits within an easy drive and Tyler supplies regional healthcare,
shopping and dining.

Drive Times from Mineola Ranch Land to Tyler and Dallas

Location adds
real value here. The ranch sits about 9 miles from Interstate 20 at Lindale,
close enough for a quick supply run to Tyler or a straight shot west to the
Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, yet far enough out that the nights stay dark and
quiet. Weekend owners coming from Dallas can expect roughly an hour and a half
from city traffic to the ranch gate.

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Downtown Lindale — 7 miles, approximately 8 minutes

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Interstate 20 at Lindale — 9 miles, approximately 12
minutes

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Downtown Mineola — 13 miles, approximately 20 minutes

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Quitman (Wood County seat) — 23 miles, approximately 30
minutes

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Downtown Tyler — 24 miles, approximately 35 minutes

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Lake Fork Reservoir — 30 miles, approximately 40
minutes

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Canton (First Monday Trade Days) — 38 miles,
approximately 45 minutes

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Longview — 45 miles, approximately 55 minutes

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Dallas — 95 miles, approximately 1 hour 35 minutes

•      
Shreveport, Louisiana — 105 miles, approximately 1 hour
40 minutes

Airports Near Mineola and Lindale TX

Owners who fly
in for the weekend, and family visiting from out of state, have good options.
Tyler Pounds Regional offers commercial service through DFW about half an hour
from the gate, private pilots can use the Wood County general aviation airport
just north of Mineola, and both Dallas airports are within two hours for
domestic and international connections.

Local and Municipal Airports

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Wood County Airport–Collins Field, Mineola/Quitman
(JDD) — 16 miles, approximately 22 minutes

Regional Airports

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Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) — 25 miles,
approximately 35 minutes

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East Texas Regional Airport, Longview (GGG) — 55 miles,
approximately 1 hour

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Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) — 105 miles,
approximately 1 hour 40 minutes

National and International Airports

•      
Dallas Love Field (DAL) — 100 miles, approximately 1
hour 40 minutes

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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) — 120
miles, approximately 1 hour 55 minutes

Who Sabine Wildlife Ranch Fits Best

This ranch
suits buyers who want land that works and land they can enjoy. Dallas–Fort
Worth families looking for a weekend place with room to hunt, ride and gather
will find it here. Cattle and horse owners get fenced and cross-fenced native
pasture with water already in place. Hunters and outdoorsmen get mast-producing
hardwoods, creek bottoms and timber edges with whitetail deer, ducks and feral
hogs on the ranch. Homesteaders who want to raise livestock, put in a garden
and live closer to the land get unrestricted acreage with power and water at
hand. For investors, 126 acres in the growing Lindale and Mineola corridor,
minutes from I-20, is a hard asset with genuine recreational use while it is
held.

Schedule a Private Tour of This Wood County Ranch

Walk the
pastures and creek bottoms, see the stock tank marked for the 5± acre pond, and
judge the hardwoods and native grass for yourself. Contact us to schedule a
private tour of this Wood County ranch.

Property Summary

Property Name: Sabine
Wildlife Ranch

Location: CR 2786,
Mineola, TX 75773

County: Wood County,
Texas

GPS: 32.6111, -95.3835

Acres: 126± acres

Property Type: Recreational
ranch land

Current Use: Livestock
and recreation

Topography: Rolling,
partially open and partially wooded

Water: 3 stock tanks for
livestock and wildlife, one identified to expand as a 5± acre pond site,
several creeks

Road Frontage: Approximately
0.73 miles on county-maintained CR 2786

Access: Gated entrance

Utilities: Wood County
electric along west line, community water available

Fencing: Metal fence and
cross fencing

Timber: Post oak,
blackjack oak, red oak, willow oak, water oak, hickory, dogwood, shortleaf pine

Grasses: Native little
bluestem, Indiangrass, big bluestem, purple top, broom sedge

Soils: Sandy loam and
clay

Restrictions: None

Documents on File: Survey
plat, boundary survey, topo map, aerial maps, legal description, field notes

School District: Mineola
ISD

Tax Status: Currently
under agricultural exemption. Buyers should verify exemption eligibility and
any rollback tax implications with the Wood County Appraisal District