THE FRIO 1030 RANCH

Description

Simpson Ranches & Land is proud to present this exceptional ±1,030-acre high-fenced hunting ranch located in Frio County, Texas. Conveniently situated approximately ten minutes west of I-35 with access off Highway 140, this diverse South Texas property offers a rare blend of productive bottomland, rolling elevations, scenic views, creek frontage, and outstanding wildlife habitat. The ranch showcases fertile sandy loam soils in the lowlands, higher elevations with sweeping vistas, Elm Creek, an additional seasonal drainage, and three ponds, creating a landscape that is both visually striking and biologically productive.

The ranch is thoughtfully set up for hunting and wildlife management, featuring multiple blinds and feeders already in place. With its combination of varied terrain, rich soils, and impressive brush diversity, this property provides an ideal foundation for recreational use, long-term investment, or a premier hunting operation.

Location

Located in Frio County just off Highway 140, the ranch sits approximately twenty minutes west of the H-E-B in Pearsalland roughly one hour from downtown San Antonio. The property lies about two miles off Highway 140 and is accessed via a private paved road, offering both privacy and ease of access. This strategic location places the ranch close to town conveniences while maintaining a quiet, rural setting.

Improvements

The ranch is largely a blank slate with no structural improvements, allowing a new owner the freedom to design headquarters or additional amenities exactly to their liking. Existing hunting infrastructure includes approximately five blinds, five corn feeders, and five protein feeders, providing an immediate turnkey setup for wildlife management and hunting activities.

Water

Water is well distributed across the ranch with three ponds, one of which is supplied by a solar well. Elm Creek holds pockets of water during normal rainfall, adding seasonal surface water and valuable habitat. In addition to the ponds, there are approximately four rainwater harvest stations that feed water troughs. A solar well currently services the ranch, and three-phase electricity is available, offering flexibility for future improvements or expanded operations.

Terrain & Habitat

Elevation across the ranch ranges from approximately 650 to 800 feet above sea level, providing both productive bottoms and elevated viewpoints. Soils consist of sandy loams and clay loams in the lower areas, transitioning to heavy gravel loam and gravel in the hills. The brush diversity is exceptional, featuring species such as granjeno, guayacan, guajillo, blackbrush, and lotebush. Tree cover includes mesquite, cedar elm, hackberry, persimmon, and live oak, along with other native varieties common to the region.

Native grasses such as big bluestem, gramma, windmill grass, curly mesquite, and others blanket the ranch, contributing to excellent habitat for quail while also supporting strong populations of deer and turkey. The combination of grasses, brush, water, and terrain creates a highly balanced ecosystem well suited for wildlife and recreational enjoyment.

Wildlife

The ranch consists of a quality whitetail deer herd currently managed under an MLD program. Turkey and dove are abundant, and quail numbers have been encouraging. Wild hogs are present but actively managed. Overall, the property offers a diverse and healthy wildlife population, making it an outstanding recreational ranch with proven hunting potential.

Easements

There is one pipeline easement affecting the property.

Minerals

Surface sale only.

Summary

This ±1,030-acre ranch presents an outstanding opportunity to own a high-fenced South Texas property with diverse habitat, multiple water sources, and creek frontage. Its proximity to Pearsall and San Antonio provides convenient access to amenities while maintaining the seclusion buyers seek in a recreational ranch. With strong wildlife, excellent terrain variation, and utilities already in place, this ranch is well positioned for immediate enjoyment and long-term value. Shown by appointment only.