Property Description
Escape to your own private wilderness with this sprawling 155 acre recreational tract featuring the Coldwater River meandering through the property for a 1/2 mile both sides of the river. This expansive acreage features a robust blend of woods, native grasses and dense bedding cover, creating a premier sanctuary for whitetail deer and turkey. This River property is in its natural state except for the 14 acre hay field. Family owned since 1973.
Land
This 155 +/- acre recreational parcel features 1/2 mile frontage along both sides of the Coldwater River winding river corridor, serving as the ultimate natural funnel for whitetail deer, turkey, and migrating waterfowl.
The property boasts nutrient-rich river bottom soils that support thick security bedding cover, dense thermal cover, and towering mature timber. Multiple hidden pockets and natural openings along the low-lying benches provide ideal locations for high-producing food plots providing desirable habitat for whitetail deer, turkey, and small game.
The 14 acre hay field offers a great food source for the wildlife.
Coldwater River is a stream that is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, and Black bullhead. The late summer conditions feature moderate flows and comfortable or cooling water temperatures, keeping fish active during low-light hours.
The frontage on Woodruff Road and Vernon Road offer several options to access the property.
Recreation
Exceptional deer, turkey and small game hunting. The fishing is unknown in this undisturbed stretch of private river frontage.
Close by is Coldwater Lake, a 294 acre all sports lake with a maximum depth of 65 feet and is known for great fishing for walleye, large and smallmouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch.
It features the popular Coldwater Lake Family Park, which offers modern camping, rustic cabins, a sandy beach, and a boat launch.
Region & Climate
Isabella County has a humid continental climate with warm to hot summers and cold winters. On average, it receives around 40 inches of precipitation each year, making it fairly wet throughout the year. Winters are usually cold and snowy with average temperatures ranging from 25°F to 39°F while summers see temperatures ranging from 72°F to 86°F.
The region is affected by four distinct seasons, with spring arriving in April, summer in June, autumn in September and winter in December.
History
Coldwater River is a 13.1-mile stream located in Isabella County, the river rises as the outflow of Littlefield Lake in western Gilmore Township. The river flows mostly south and empties into the Chippewa River at on the western boundary of Deerfield Township, about two miles east of Lake Isabella.
Location
The Village of Weidman is close by.
Mt. Pleasant is 18 miles away offering big store shopping, fine dining, hospital and medical facilities. Central Michigan University and The Soaring Eagle Resort and Casino.