228.8-Acre Hunting and Timberland Tract in Ben Wheeler Texas for Sale
Prime Hunting Ground Meets Working Timber
This 228.8-acre North Tract sits on Highway 64 in Van Zandt County with prime frontage. Rolling terrain, managed pine timber, hardwood bottoms, and established trail access make this property ready for whitetail hunting from day one. Utilities available at the road and Highway 64 positioning create genuine development optionality as the East Texas growth corridor fills in.
Strategic Hunting Property for East Texas Sportsmen
Van Zandt County whitetail season runs November through January. Elevation ranges from 480 to 610 feet, creating natural sight lines and drainage patterns that funnel deer movement through feeding and bedding areas. Mature hardwood bottoms provide year-round mast-rich cover. Three thousand feet of Highway 64 frontage eliminates access complications—hunters arrive ready to hunt.
Established Timber Stand With Harvest Income Potential
Standing timber includes pine saw timber, pine pulpwood, and hardwoods on soils proven for East Texas timber production. Red Springs gravelly fine sandy loam and Cuthbert fine sandy loam support healthy growth cycles and periodic harvest income. The hardwood component anchors wildlife habitat while pine acreage delivers measurable cash flow.
Professional Trail System and Interior Access Ready
An established interior trail network connects stand sites to productive areas, enabling scouting and game retrieval without cutting new roads. Combined with highway frontage and existing access, this tract eliminates the infrastructure costs that delay enjoyment or economic return on purchased land.
Highway 64 Corridor Growth and Development Value
Highway 64 frontage with water and electricity access, a parallel utility line, and proximity to Canton position this acreage within an active growth corridor. Buyers working the land today also hold an asset with development optionality as the East Texas economy expands eastward from Dallas.
Van Zandt County Location and Regional Character
Ben Wheeler and surrounding Van Zandt County blend artisan heritage with outdoor recreation. Canton's First Monday Trade Days draws 100,000+ visitors monthly to the world's largest outdoor flea market. Purtis Creek State Park (1,582 acres, catch-and-release bass fishing, hiking) and Lake Tawakoni State Park (37,879-acre reservoir, boating, 200+ bird species) provide year-round recreation. A subtropical climate with 46 inches annual rainfall supports outdoor activity nearly year-round and maintains healthy forest and water resources.
Drive Times to Nearby Cities and Regional Hubs
Canton (Van Zandt County Seat, First Monday Trade Days) – 18 minutes west via Highway 64 & 19
Tyler (Regional Medical & Retail Hub) – 32 minutes east on Highway 64
Dallas (Metro Employment & Shopping) – 1 hour 18 minutes via I-20
Shreveport, Louisiana – 1 hour 35 minutes via Highway 64 & US-84
Airport Access and Regional Connectivity
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) – 25 minutes, 95 miles east; 3 daily flights to DFW via American Eagle
East Texas Regional Airport (GGG) – Longview, 45 minutes, 40 miles northwest; regional commercial service
Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) – 1 hour 40 minutes, 115 miles west; worldwide connections
Dallas Love Field (DAL) – 1 hour 40 minutes, 100 miles west
Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) – 1 hour 50 minutes, 110 miles east in Louisiana
Who This North Tract Property Is Perfect For
Serious hunters seeking productive East Texas acreage with established infrastructure. Timber investors looking for immediate harvest potential and long-term biological growth. Land buyers who appreciate hunting today and development positioning tomorrow. Anyone ready to own private hunting ground with utilities, access, and timber value already in place.
NOTE: Video shows both the North and South Tracts for Roseland Timber Farm.
