Mountain Creek Cabin: 20+ Acres Near the New River in Grayson County, VA

Description

Hunt the land. Fish the New River. Spend cool mountain evenings around the fire, then wake up to another day in the woods. Tucked into the southern region of Grayson County, Virginia, this 20.88+/- acre unrestricted mountain property sits at elevations of around 2,700' and offers a combination of wooded acreage, recreational opportunities, and a comfortable cabin that can serve as a basecamp for weekends or longer stays.

Turn off the pavement, follow the gravel driveway through the woods, and let the sounds of the surrounding mountains replace the traffic behind you. The driveway leads to an approximately 1,500-square-foot cabin tucked into the rolling woodlands, with walnut trees surrounding the homesite and mature white oak, red oak, white pine, poplar, and beech trees lining the hillsides. A nearby creek offers the melodic sounds of running water meandering through the woods, adding to the peaceful cabin ambience.

The recreational potential of the land goes well beyond simply owning acreage with a cabin. The property has been actively managed for wildlife since 2021, and in 2023, a carefully planned selective timber harvest was completed to improve deer habitat while preserving mature oak trees for long-term mast production. The resulting timber stand improvement (TSI) has created an outstanding mix of bedding cover, browse, travel corridors, and wildlife food sources that continues to develop with each growing season. Healthy populations of deer, turkey, bear, and other wildlife solidify the property's strength as a hunting and wildlife retreat. A box blind conveys with the property, while existing logging roads provide easy access throughout much of the tract.

Beyond hunting use, the old logging roads and existing trails offer plenty of other ways for everyone to explore and fully enjoy the property. Spend a morning wandering the woods, mountain biking, walking the dogs, foraging for mushrooms, photographing wildlife, or simply following the trails to see what the next ridge or hollow reveals. Two creeks converge nearby, adding to the peaceful mountain setting, and there's even potential for a small pond on the property.

The New River is one of the property's biggest recreational draws. Located approximately 0.65 miles from the river as the crow flies and only about 12 minutes from the Independence Boat Launch, you'll have easy access to excellent smallmouth bass fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and leisurely float trips. Envision yourself wading through the river casting a line on a cool, crisp morning before returning to the cabin for a home-cooked dinner and songs around the campfire. The property's location also places you within a short drive of Grayson Highlands, Mount Rogers, public hunting opportunities, and the amenities of downtown Independence, creating a convenient basecamp for exploring one of southwest Virginia's most scenic regions.

• ~7 min to Independence, VA for shopping & amenities
• <20 min to Mouth of WIlson, VA and Sparta, NC
• ~25 min to Galax, VA for the Old Fiddler's Convention & shopping
• ~40 min to Grayson Highlands State Park or Stewarts Creek WMA for public hunting and recreation

Beyond its current use as a getaway and recreational retreat, the property offers additional future homesite potential. The old logging roads lead to several possible build sites where a future owner could take advantage of mountain views while preserving the privacy, wildlife habitat, and recreational character that make this tract so appealing. Whether your vision is a private hunting camp, a weekend mountain retreat, a basecamp for exploring the New River and surrounding high country, or eventually building a permanent mountain home, this 20.88+/- acre Grayson County property offers the land, location, cabin, and recreational resources to make it possible.

Shown by appointment only.

To schedule a showing or inquire about the property, please contact Justin Rolfe at 704-998-1013 or jrolfe@landandluxury.com.

Get To Know the Area:

• Fish and Float the New River: Enjoy smallmouth bass fishing, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, and scenic float trips along one of the region's defining waterways, with the Independence Boat Launch approximately 12 minutes from the property.
• Spend the Day at Grayson Highlands State Park: Explore high-elevation trails, panoramic mountain views, dramatic rock formations, and the park's well-known wild ponies near Mount Rogers and Whitetop Mountain.
• Explore Mount Rogers National Recreation Area: Discover expansive public lands within the Jefferson National Forest, with opportunities for hiking, backpacking, camping, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and exploring Virginia's highest mountain region.
• Bike the New River Trail State Park: Follow a 57-mile multi-use trail along a former railroad corridor, with scenic river views and opportunities for biking, hiking, horseback riding, and enjoying the historic communities along the route.
• Discover Independence, Virginia: Visit the Grayson County seat for local shops, community events, regional history, and the historic 1908 courthouse, which houses the Grayson Crossroads Museum.