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Polk County- 148+/- Acres
Description
Clearbranch Refuge | 148± Acres | Polk County, TX
Borders Big Thicket National Preserve & Double Branch Creek | Segno Fire Lane, Polk County, TX
Barrel Creek Preserve is a 148± 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
• $836,200 ($5,650/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 will be 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
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