4,580 Acres in Waldron, AR

A recreational paradise located in the heart of Arkansas. Each parcel varies from large amounts of marketable timber to private lakes. Multiple parcels give direct access to over 340,000 acres of the Ouachita National Forest. This incredible offering is 4,580+/- acres with multiple paved and county road accesses. This offering has everything from large blocks of contiguous lands over 1,600 acres to the smallest parcel of 131 acres. One of the main attractions is a 22-acre watershed lake in the heart of it, fed by Packsaddle Creek. The landscape is rolling timber ground, and access throughout the tracts is exceptional. All parcels have either highway or county road access that leads to several miles of interior roads. The acreage is primarily marketable pine timber with a good mix of hardwoods scattered throughout the landscape.

Mena Timber has been surveyed into eight tracts that will be sold at auction online only July 24-25, 2024. Parcel pricing will be sold by the acre multiplied by the acreage. See the Auction Terms and Conditions.

Tract descriptions are as follows.

Hinkle Lake (215+/- Acres)

Hinkle Lake is 215+/acres, an extraordinary tract nestled within the Ouachita National Forest. A watershed lake can be found in the property’s southwest corner, giving access to the entire lake. Less than a mile from Hinkle Lake, whose spillway creates a beautiful creek running through this property, offers amazing fishing and recreational opportunities.

Ouachita Timber (529+/- Acres)

The Quachita Timber tract spans 529+/- acres and primarily consists of marketable Pine timber with some hardwoods mixed in. A main transmission line runs through the property, offering incredible access to multiple interior logging roads. Several wet weather creeks can be found in the low areas. The northern border is Poteau Mountain Road, which offers right at a mile of road frontagegiving multiple access points to the property.

Poteau Mountain (401+/- Acres)

Poteau Mountain consists of 401+/acres, offering exceptional hunting for deer, turkeys, bears, and hogs. The property also has an abundance of marketable Pine timber, numerous interior roads, and wet-weather creeks.

Highway 71 Timber (131+/- Acres)

Spanning 131+/acres, the Highway 71 Timber tract has paved road frontage from State Highway 71 and an abundance of mature timber. A gorgeous time ridge runs east and west, offering incredible hunting opportunities.

Fuller Road 329 (329+/- Acres)

With three separate points of road access (Fuller Road, Highway 71, and Hawks Peak Road), this 329+ acre tract offers an abundance of assets. One major asset is Packsaddle Creek, which runs through the northwest portion of the property. Another is the newly developed trail system, which allows access to almost the entire property and the gorgeous stands of marketable timber.

Packsaddle Creek (759+/- Acres)

Encompassing 759+/- acres, Packsaddle Creek has an incredible amount of water flow from the multiple creeks and springs that run throughout this property. Arguably, this tract has the finer old-growth stands of Pine timber in the area and offers numerous recreational opportunities. The fertile soil in the lower areas would make great pasture ground or food plot areas with some clearing. A series of trails runs throughout not only give great access to the property but also allow for miles of trail riding pleasure.

Pilot Mountain (1,640 +/- Acres)

Spanning 1,640+/- acres, the centerpiece of Pilot Mountain is a gorgeous 22-acre lake. This lake is full of fish and was built in the 1960s as part of the Poteau River Watershed Project. Square Rock Creek runs the full length of the property from east to west and serves as a feeder system to the lake. No doubt, this tract is one of the finest recreational properties that Arkansas has to offer.

Hawks Peak (574+/- Acres)

The 574+/- acre Hawks Peak tract offers paved road frontage from Highway 71 as well as dirt road access from Hawks Peak Road. Square Rock Creek runs through the middle of the property as well as numerous other springs and wet weather creeks. There are big ridge top views that offer multiple building locations, as well as multiple stands of gorgeous marketable timber.

Hayden Outdoors is co-marketing this auction with Gary Sexton Auctioneers, LLC and Gary Sexton. Gary Sexton Auctioneers is a licensed auctioneer in the state of Arkansas and will be holding and executing the auction of this property. Please see the Mena Timber Auction Brochure and Terms & Conditions for additional parcel maps & information.

Recreation

Hunting in this area is incredible, with a large population of whitetail deer, wild hogs, black bears, and turkeys. This property offers opportunities to manage and maintain healthy wildlife populations.

Four-wheeling is popular in this area. Thousands of acres of national forest with hundreds of miles of trails are included in the Ouachita National Forest. This property is a chance to own a private oasis in the middle of this national forest. With existing courses and endless opportunities for exploring, this property is a dream.

Ouachita National Forest is the oldest and largest National Forest in the South. It encompasses 1.8 million acres in Arkansas and Oklahoma. The Ouachita National Forest is home to rolling hills, pristine lakes, geological wonders, and adventure awaits everywhere you look. The Forest is a highly valued setting for recreation, and Activities include Bicycling, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback riding, Hunting, and Off-Road Vehicle riding, to name a few.

Region & Climate

Historic Hot Springs, Arkansas, is a short hour and a half drive to the west. Whether you want a relaxing day in one of the many spas, to experience horse racing at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, or to explore the area’s rich history, Hot Springs has so much to offer.

History

SHOWING & TOUR DAYS: Showing Days will be July 19-20, 2024. Please call to reserve a showing appointment for your qualified showing.