Sabine Wildlife Ranch in Mineola, TX for Sale - 126-Acre Texas Recreational Ranch

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.

• Downtown Lindale — 7 miles, approximately 8 minutes

• Interstate 20 at Lindale — 9 miles, approximately 12 minutes

• Downtown Mineola — 13 miles, approximately 20 minutes

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

• Downtown Tyler — 24 miles, approximately 35 minutes

• Lake Fork Reservoir — 30 miles, approximately 40 minutes

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

• Longview — 45 miles, approximately 55 minutes

• 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

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

Regional Airports

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

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

• 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

• 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.

Listing ID: 42139-202634