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Overview
Bald Mountain Ranch is located in Daisy, Oklahoma, off the Indian Nation Turnpike, only 2.5 hours north of Downtown Dallas and 2.5 hours southeast of Oklahoma City. The property consists of approximately 780 acres of mountainous terrain with incredible views. The ranch also includes bottom land along a county road with a small lake. With an elevation of 1,443 feet, Bald Mountain dominates the ranch. Atop of the mammoth Bald Mountain, one can see for miles and there are boundless opportunities for development with outstanding views, hiking, jeeping, rock crawling, horseback riding, or camping. Mud Creek cuts through the property creating many rock outcroppings and waterfalls.
This part of Oklahoma supports some of the most prime Whitetail Deer and Wild Turkey hunting in the state. Parts of the ranch have changed hands only once since the land was deeded from the Choctaw Nation in the early 1900’s. The property has incredible 15 mile views of the Burris Valley to the east and amazing views of the McGee Creek Valley to the west. There are numerous potential building sites and the property could eventually be developed into an outstanding “Large Acreage Community”. Southeastern Oklahoma is fast becoming a destination for weekend ranch and recreational properties as the Dallas metropolitan area expands northward. Texas properties similar to Buck Creek Ranch might cost twice or three times as much, and exceptional properties will only increase in value.
Location
Buck Creek Ranch is located just north of Daisy, Oklahoma and 20 miles east of Atoka, Oklahoma, with the east side of the ranch accessed by Burris Valley Road, maintained by the county. The ranch is located in Pittsburg County.
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Airports
Nearby options for air travel can be found at Atoka Municipal Airport, 30 minutes away. McAlester Regional Airport is a jet-compatible regional airport with a 100x5602ft concrete runway located approximately 30 minutes north of the ranch.
Climate & Agriculture
Daisy has had an average rainfall of 48.42 inches over the last 30 years, which is 9.25 inches more than the average nationwide and 25% more than the average in Oklahoma. The average temperature in Daisy, Oklahoma is approximately 61.5 degrees. (source: WeatherDB)
Topography
The property’s centerpiece is the presence of Bald Mountain (elevation 1443 feet). A good system of roads and jeep trails allows for access throughout the ranch, including the crest of the mountains with Pine forests and views that rival Colorado. Rocky ravines and steep mountainsides give way to rolling forests and bottom lands. The property is strategically located to cover many good game trails and bedding areas for deer and other wildlife.
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Improvements
The owners have developed a good system of many miles of roads and jeep trails through the ranch. They access the main features of the ranch, including the top of the mountain, the rocky glens of Mud Creek and down the eastern side of the Mountain to outstanding hunting areas. Electrical service is located just several hundred feet north of the main gate of the ranch and the owners plan to bring service to the ranch this year, along with some basic lodging. An excellent source of spring water has been identified. Plans for a spring box and gravity feed system to the lower parts of the ranch have been developed. Rough estimates indicate a flow of around 4,000 gallons per day.
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Natural Water
Heading towards the Garden of Eden Bald Mountain Ranch has a mountain stream that cuts through the mountainside. It creates waterfalls and a small canyon. The property has several springs with very good water. The “Indian Spring” is particularly strong. It was actually found after noting a bent tree marker made by the Native Americans. The owners have dammed it up and it can be used to supply water down the mountain. The route for the water line has been laid out, and there would be plenty of pressure. A small lake has been built near the entrance to the property, and ample water could be stored from runoff.
Spring Water – Water for the ranch is supplied from one of several
natural springs high up on the side of Bald Mountain. A 4x4 trail leads to the springs for good access. A “spring box” could be built to collect the water and have a steady stream of water flow through a pipe to an 11,000 gallon tank. The water could then fed through a pipe to dwellings.
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Water Potential – one lake covering an acre has been built by the
owners. There are numerous spots for additional lakes on the property.
Bent Marker Tree made by Native Americans, pointing to a natural spring
Mineral Rights
Typical of most Oklahoma ranches, most of the mineral rights were sold off. However, approximately 100 net acres of mineral rights will be conveyed. The minerals are currently unleased.
Income Potential
Bald Mountain Ranch has various income producing capabilities year-round. There has been substantial income generated from jeeping, rock crawling and timber. There are bottom lands that could be used for limited agriculture.
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Jeeping and Rock Crawling Starting in 2008, 15 miles of “rock crawling” and 4x4 trails have been cut on the east side of Bald Mountain, which range from moderate to extreme. All trails have GPS coordinates for easy location. “Jeepers” from around the country have come to the ranch to “crawl” over the rocky trails. Photos from the extreme trails have made the front cover of Petersen’s Four Wheel Drive magazine. Jeep clubs will schedule excursions months ahead of time, which allows for logistical planning.
Future Development Because of easy access to the towns of McAlester and Atoka, the Bald Mountain area could be developed for residential use. Several small tracts could be sold off for housing development without affecting the value of the main part of the ranch, especially along the county road.
Wildlife & Timber
The diverse ecosystems located in Southeastern Oklahoma hold a wide variety of animals. Otters, beaver and Black bear have recently expanded their territories into the Bald Mountain Ranch area. Bald eagles and many other migrating birds make the area attractive for birders. Bald Mountain Ranch hosts plenty of wildlife on the ranch. The timber and surplus water support a vast population of whitetail deer, black bear, wild hogs, wild turkey, water fowl, bobcat, and dove. Shortleaf pine trees dominate most of the ranch and have the capability to bring in additional income. Along with the pine, you will find a vast variety of Post Oak, Blackjack Oak, Red Oak, Hickory and Persimmon.
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Hunting & Fishing
Southeastern Oklahoma is becoming recognized for its outstanding hunting and fishing.
Deer At Bald Mountain Ranch, the whitetail deer herd is in very good shape from 16 years of supplemental feeding and several years of superior acorn crops. Buck Creek Ranch, located to the west, participates in the Oklahoma Deer Management Program (DMAP) and conducts deer counts during the summer to set appropriate harvest levels. In a typical year, the level is set at 25-30 does. Bucks are selectively harvested with preference towards bucks in the 4.5 years or older age group. This has improved the structure of the deer herd throughout the area. The genetics of the deer herd varies widely, but Eastern Oklahoma bucks are noted for tall antlers with kickers off their G-2s. Super dominate bucks can be very large, and are also hard to find. In 2015, a 185 class non-typical that had been seen on Buck Creek Ranch was taken 100 yards from the south fence line. The Oklahoma deer seasons last for three and a half months in total, and include archery, muzzleloading, rifle and more archery. This is ample time to be very selective in harvesting. Recently, the use of crossbows has become legal, and can be used for the entire deer season. Using a scope, cross bows are highly accurate and nearly silent. The crossbows have no kick, and are remarkably easy to use, and because of their range, in many ways, are better than guns. Keeping the ranch quiet and providing food plots to hold deer results in phenomenal deer hunting throughout the season. Of particular interest is the Whitetail pre-rut in October. The bucks are still in bachelor herds and begin to fight. As time progresses, the full rut brings on the knock-down, drag-out fights for dominance, which are incredible to witness. This is one reason why Pittsburg County is at the top for archery for the state of Oklahoma.
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Turkey The turkey hunting at Bald Mountain Ranch is truly second to none. There are huge flocks of Eastern turkeys, at times numbering 80 or more. Gobblers can be heard along the base of the mountain and in the creek bottoms and respond well to calling.
Wild Boar Hunting for wild boar is very good, with good numbers of hogs throughout the area. Massive, old boars with 3” or longer tusks migrate in and out of the area for true trophy hunting. Bald Mountain Ranch is surrounded by endless mountainous areas and the animals that migrate into the ranch may have never been hunted, or even seen before.
A rocky ravine, leading to the Garden of Eden
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Fishing The lake that was built at the base of the mountain is being stocked with bass. Nearby Lake Sardis is a tremendous fishery, with Walleye, Crappie, Catfish, Black and White Bass. The lake receives little pressure, and is home to 5 out of the top 10 bass in Oklahoma.
Recreation
The opportunities for recreation at Bald Mountain Ranch include hiking, camping, ATV and dirt bikes, rock crawling, and getting back to nature. Hiking to the top of Bald Mountain at sunset allows for great viewing off to the west, with plenty of time left to hike down before dark. Camping on top of the mountain and watching the sun come up over the Burris Valley is a unique experience. The views are comparable to The Winding Stair Mountain National Forest or many of the vistas in Colorado. Miles and miles of trails await fun on ATVs or with rock crawlers. There are numerous levels of challenge for everyone. The trails are laid out for easy access to all of the ranch. Everywhere you go on the ranch, you are surrounded by nature at its finest. Whether watching Bald Eagle, listening to coyotes or calling in turkeys, Bald Mountain Ranch continually provides unique experiences.
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Topographic Map
Lookout Points Garden of Eden
Lake
Burris Valley Road
Mud Creek
Spring
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Aerial Map
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PRICE $975,000
NOTICE Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.
CONTACT 214-794-8945 [email protected]
Bald Mountain Ranch
