SOIL TYPE: The property is primarily composed of Crowley Fine Sandy Loam and Edna Fine Sandy Loam.
RECREATION: There are approx. 450 acres of heavy oak timber along the two miles of Pin Oak Creek. The creek is located on the entire western side of the ranch and this area provides excellent habitat for deer and other wildlife. Located in the area known as the Garwood Prairie, well known for its water fowl hunting, this ranch can offer excellent duck hunting. There are two timber ponds currently located on the ranch and many other ponds can easily be created in other areas. In addition to the deer, duck, and hog, the dove hunting is superior. During the 2012 dove season this ranch had an extremely high population of dove.
WATER: In addition to the domestic water well located at the headquarters, irrigation and duck pond water is provided by the LCRA canal system which services the ra...
WATER: In addition to the domestic water well located at the headquarters, irrigation and duck pond water is provided by the LCRA canal system which services the ranch. There is an older irrigation well that is currently not in service and is in need of repair. If one wanted to drill a new water well, the ground water in this area is very good.
IMPROVEMENTS: At the headquarters of the ranch is a set of cattle pens, a domestic water well, electricity and a metallic barn which is 75 feet by 50 feet. In addition, the ranch is fenced and cross fenced.
Agriculture Use: The Long Ranch has historically been utilized for farming, ranching and recreation. This property is operated out of the Colorado County USDA/FSA office under farm #5051. There are 577 acres of rice base assigned to this farm and 1,474.1 acres of historical crop land.
ADDITIONAL: Properties of this size are seldom available and are not on the market long. This is a very high demand property with its proximity to Houston and the excellent outdoor recreation, farming and ranching potential. Being in an excellent Duck and Goose flyway, having 450 acres of timber, great deer, hog and dove hunting, this ranch has excellent recreational opportunities. The property is currently utilized for ranching but could easily be converted to a rice farm.
PRICE: $2,400/ac.
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This farm and ranch is located approximately 16 miles northwest of El Campo. Take Highway 71 north, out of El Campo, for approximately 13 miles to County Road 378. Turn left on County Road 378 for 3.9 miles to the entrance. County Road 378 will become County Road 176 as you enter Colorado County. The ranch is located less than an hour and a half drive from Houston, via Highways 59 or 90.
For more information please contact Gary Radley at (979)541-3784.
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