{"id":396064,"date":"2026-03-17T06:50:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T11:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/real-estate-listings\/des-arc-missouri-2\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T06:53:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T11:53:25","slug":"des-arc-missouri-2","status":"publish","type":"estate_property","link":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/real-estate-listings\/des-arc-missouri-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Missouri Ozarks Trophy Fishing And Hunting Ranch For Sale!"},"content":{"rendered":"

1,955 acres m\/l.\u00a0<\/span>Wayne\u00a0County Missouri OZARKS\u00a0 RANCH AND PRIVATE MOUNTAIN LAKE ESTATE\u00a0for sale\u00a0<\/span><\/span>with\u00a0HISTORIC<\/span>\u00a01920\u2019s\u00a0BOOTLEGGERS HOME<\/span>.\u00a0 This southeast Missouri \u2013 Ozark Mountain TROPHY FISHING & HUNTING RANCH\u00a0<\/span>features\u00a05 LAKES<\/span>\u00a0(approx. 149 ACRES surface acres of water (PER SURVEY)<\/span>\u00a0surrounded by a\u00a0MATURE HARDWOOD FOREST<\/span>. The lakes offer excellent fishing for\u00a0BASS, BLUEGILL, CRAPPIE , CATFISH AND SUNFISH<\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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THIS OFFERING CONSISTS OF 2 ADJACENT TRACTS (1430 +\/- Acres and 525 +\/_ Acres) FOR A TOTAL OF 1,955 +\/- ACRES.<\/span><\/p>\n

THESE TRACTS HAVE NEVER BEFORE BEEN OFFERED TOGETHER!<\/span><\/p>\n

This extraordinary\u00a0<\/span>Ozark Mountain Hunting, Fishing\u00a0 and Recreational\u00a0 Ranch For Sale<\/span>\u00a0offers a rare opportunity to own a\u00a0<\/span>large-scale private ranch in South Central Missouri<\/span>, combining Exceptional Whitetail Deer & Turkey Hunting, trophy fishing, rich history, and exceptional development potential. Spanning\u00a0<\/span>over 1,955\u00b1 acres<\/span>\u00a0(with a core\u00a0<\/span>525\u00b1-acre private mountain lake estate<\/span>), this property features\u00a0<\/span>diverse Ozark terrain<\/span>\u00a0including rolling hills, mature hardwood timber, open fields, and an extensive interior road system that provides all weather access throughout the ranch.<\/span><\/p>\n

The signature feature of this remarkable property is its\u00a0five crystal-clear private lakes<\/span>, totaling approximately\u00a0149+\/- surveyed\u00a0 surface acres of water<\/span>, offering outstanding fishing for\u00a0bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and sunfish<\/span>, as well as endless recreational enjoyment. Additional water resources include\u00a0creeks, natural springs, a pond, and multiple water wells<\/span>, ensuring ample water supply for wildlife, livestock, and future improvements.<\/p>\n

The mature hardwood forest on the 525-acre Tract is loaded with old-growth timber and has been untouched for over 100 years, consisting\u00a0 of several species of hardwoods.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The 1430+\/- Acre adjoining tract\u00a0<\/span>has a mix of mature and medium growth timber with numerous all weather, rocked roads. It features a number of food plot areas with small fields with strategically placed hunting blinds and stands. An older hunting cabin with power and water well are also located<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>on this tract along with various springs. And<\/span><\/p>\n

The wildlife on the ranch is second to none.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Deer & turkey hunters\u00a0<\/span>will be impressed with the number and quality of game animals on the ranch.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
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\u00a0Fishermen & w<\/span>ater lovers will be amazed by the signature aspect of the\u00a0property, which is the 5 crystal clear lakes.\u00a0 These lakes, consisting of approximately\u00a0<\/span>149+\/- SURFACE ACRES OF WATER\u00a0<\/span>and are perfect for recreation and relaxation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0For bird watchers, this property features a nesting pair of\u00a0<\/span>bald eagles, Trumpeter swans<\/span>\u00a0in the winter, several species of hawks and owls, and of course game birds like\u00a0<\/span>duck, geese, and dove<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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. The ranch supports exceptional populations of\u00a0<\/span>whitetail deer, turkey, and small game<\/span>, along with notable birdlife including\u00a0<\/span>bald eagles, trumpeter swans, hawks, and owls<\/span>. Numerous\u00a0<\/span>strategically placed hunting blinds and stands<\/span>, along with established\u00a0<\/span>food plots<\/span>, make this property a premier destination for serious hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adding to its uniqueness, the ranch includes a\u00a0fully restored,<\/span>\u00a0historic granite home dating back to the 1920s<\/span>, believed to have been built during the Prohibition era by a bootlegger and later owned by a professional baseball player as a private hunting and fishing retreat. Local legend holds that\u00a0Presidents Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower<\/span>\u00a0were once guests on the property. Additional improvements include\u00a0two small hunting cabins<\/span>, a\u00a0metal equipment barn<\/span>, underground electricity, and multiple building sites suitable for further development.<\/p>\n

With\u00a0highway frontage<\/span>, extensive utilities, and multiple access points, the property offers\u00a0significant investment and subdivision potential<\/span>, making it well-suited for a\u00a0private\u00a0 ranch, corporate retreat, hunting & fishing lodge, or resort-style development<\/span>. Despite its privacy and seclusion, the ranch is conveniently located\u00a0just minutes from Clearwater Lake<\/span>, approximately\u00a02 hours from St. Louis International Airport<\/span>, and\u00a015 minutes from a regional airport<\/span>.<\/p>\n

This is a\u00a0once-in-a-generation Ozark property<\/span>\u00a0offering unmatched scale, water resources, wildlife, and history\u2014shown strictly by appointment to pre-qualified buyers only<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Offered by\u00a0United Country \u2013 Birdsong Auction & Real Estate Group LLC<\/span>, in cooperation with\u00a0Hunting Country<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0Realtree Hunting Properties<\/span><\/p>\n

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PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/i>Great Hunting In The Ozarks<\/td>\n <\/i>Land For Sale<\/td>\n <\/i>Resort Potential<\/td>\n <\/i>Hunting<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/i>Private Lake Access<\/td>\n <\/i>Hunting Land For Sale<\/td>\n <\/i>Farms for Sale<\/td>\n <\/i>Lakefront Property<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/i>Large Recreational Land<\/td>\n <\/i>Private Fishing Lakes<\/td>\n <\/i>Fishing<\/td>\n <\/i>Land for Sale<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1,955 acres m\/l.\u00a0Wayne\u00a0County Missouri OZARKS\u00a0 RANCH AND PRIVATE MOUNTAIN LAKE ESTATE\u00a0for sale\u00a0with\u00a0HISTORIC\u00a01920\u2019s\u00a0BOOTLEGGERS HOME.\u00a0 This southeast Missouri \u2013 Ozark Mountain TROPHY FISHING & HUNTING RANCH\u00a0features\u00a05 LAKES\u00a0(approx. 149 ACRES surface acres of water (PER SURVEY)\u00a0surrounded by a\u00a0MATURE HARDWOOD FOREST. The lakes offer excellent fishing for\u00a0BASS, BLUEGILL, CRAPPIE , CATFISH AND SUNFISH.\u00a0\u00a0 THIS OFFERING CONSISTS OF 2 ADJACENT TRACTS (1430 +\/- Acres and 525 +\/_ Acres) FOR …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":396065,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","property_category":[275,4929],"property_action_category":[4568],"property_city":[616],"property_area":[4776],"property_county_state":[51],"property_features":[5075,4934,4933,4930,5077,4943,4949,5039,1408,4947,4953,3153],"property_status":[4094],"class_list":["post-396064","estate_property","type-estate_property","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","property_category-lake-properties","property_category-united-states","property_action_category-agricultural","property_city-des-arc","property_area-wayne","property_county_state-missouri","property_features-appliance","property_features-central-air","property_features-deck","property_features-fireplace","property_features-fireplace-location","property_features-outbuildings","property_features-patio","property_features-room","property_features-sewer","property_features-storage","property_features-storm-shelter-cellar","property_features-water-rights","property_status-active"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/estate_property\/396064","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/estate_property"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/estate_property"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=396064"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/396065"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=396064"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"property_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/property_category?post=396064"},{"taxonomy":"property_action_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/property_action_category?post=396064"},{"taxonomy":"property_city","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/property_city?post=396064"},{"taxonomy":"property_area","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/property_area?post=396064"},{"taxonomy":"property_county_state","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/property_county_state?post=396064"},{"taxonomy":"property_features","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/property_features?post=396064"},{"taxonomy":"property_status","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/waterfront-properties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/property_status?post=396064"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}