Property Description
1,161 Acres of game fence with Improvements
Brown Realty Co. is proud to announce our exclusive listing of 1,161 acres +/- of the Jayhawk Creek Ranch, located in Mitchell County, Texas. This outstanding high fenced hunting and recreational ranch is located 13 miles south of Colorado City at the end of CR 123. The Jayhawk Creek Ranch is one of the finest hunting properties in the area. The topography of the Jayhawk Creek Ranch is very diverse with flowing Colorado River and Jayhawk Creek. Elevations on the ranch range from 1,980 feet along the river, to 2,080 feet along the elevated ridges and bluffs. There are many areas on the ranch that overlook the rough and scenic Colorado River Valley below. There is a moderate to sometimes thick canopy of brush species which includes mesquite and cedar, that provide excellent wildlife cover. The average annual rainfall on the ranch is 21 inches. The Colorado River and the Jayhawk Creek offer great water sources and are supported by ponds and water wells in various areas. There are few ranches in West Texas with as much live water as the Jayhawk Creek Ranch has to offer. Another nearby feature is Champion Lake Reservoir. This 1,577-acre lake is located less than a mile from the ranch entrance and has some the best fishing in the State of Texas and is known for Largemouth bass. This portion of the ranch consists of 1,161 acres +/- of high-fenced area with plans to include approximately 80% of the total ranch game. Approximately 1.4 miles of Colorado River frontage is included, and it has over 2.3 miles of the Jayhawk Creek. This area will include the main lodge, and all improvements. These accommodations are considered some of the finest in West Texas. The main lodge is approx. 5,000 square feet and offers stunning views of the Colorado River and Jayhawk Creek valley. The lodge has a fully equipped commercial kitchen. Also includes a dining area with a large living/entertainment area and fireplace, a full bar, multiple tv’s and pool table. The lodge also features five large bedrooms, each with their own full bath and walk-in closet. There is a large porch off the front of the main lodge complete with fire pit, lighted skeet range with automatic launcher, rifle and pistol range, and golf driving range. The back side of the main lodge includes a general store that features Jayhawk Creek Ranch branded goods. There is also a large covered concrete area for vehicle parking along with full game cleaning area, electric hoist, two walk-in coolers with track systems, a walk-in freezer and laundry room. Adjacent to the main lodge is the Buffalo Lodge. This 1,220 square foot building was built in 1920 and has been totally remodeled. It features a full kitchen and dining area, fireplace and living area, two bedrooms, and 1.5 baths. It also includes a gunroom on the backside that has two large gun safes and built-in gun racks and cabinets. A large, covered porch connects the Buffalo Lodge to the main lodge. Across the drive from the main lodge is a 500 square feet Casita. This structure features a large bedroom, seating area along with a coffee bar, full bath, and a covered porch. Other improvements include the area known as the Acapulco Lounge. The remote site has an above ground concrete swimming pool with a deck and a 250 square feet pool house with bath. The employee and guide compound features multiple houses, 3,000 square feet +/- insulated barn with three roll-up doors, and adjacent barn with town roll-up doors, and overhead feed storage bins. Jayhawk Creek Ranch is currently utilized as an income producing hunting operation, offering first class hunting. Bookings are available during the year for corporate retreats, private parties, and family gatherings.
Listing Agent/Broker - Mike Cater 318-758-6701
