Cossatot Retreat

Escape to your own private haven with the Cossatot Retreat, a remarkable 60-acre property near Lockesburg, Arkansas. This exceptional riverfront timberland offers a perfect blend of recreational opportunities and natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for those seeking adventure, tranquility, and a connection with the outdoors. Imagine days spent exploring dense woodlands and enjoying the serene sounds of the river.
Location
Nestled in in the southern portion of Sevier County, Arkansas, this retreat provides a secluded escape while remaining accessible. This area offers a rural atmosphere, serving as a gateway to the region's abundant natural attractions. The property's strategic position ensures both privacy and convenience, placing you within reach of local amenities and vast natural landscapes.
Land and terrain
The 60 acres of Cossatot Retreat are a testament to nature's untouched beauty, characterized by its heavily wooded and natural state. The tract offers easy, year-round access via USFWS roads. With Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge bounding the property on three sides the now owners will have access to over 27,000 acres of intensly managed habitat. The tracts diverse terrain offers a captivating landscape, inviting exploration and discovery. With towering redoaks, hickorys and sweetgum the land presents an exciting canvas for outdoor pursuits and personal enjoyment.
Improvements and infrastructure
The current owner has invested heavily in the property developing an extensive trail system, two bridges, food plots, stands and shooting lanes. There are many more opportunities for additional development as well. If an owner wished an off-grid cabin could be built, lifted above the river flood plane, to enjoy the river all the time. This property invites you to envision and create your ideal retreat, offering the freedom to develop infrastructure that perfectly suits your vision. Whether you dream of a rustic cabin, a hunting lodge, or simply enhancing the natural environment for recreational enjoyment, the possibilities are open for your personal touch.
Water and utilities
Enjoy direct access to the river, providing a constant source of natural beauty and recreational opportunities right on your doorstep. The property currently does not offer connections to any utility services. Any development would involve off-grid solutions only.
Wildlife and vegetation
The Cossatot Retreat is a vibrant ecosystem teeming with diverse wildlife, including a healthy population of hogs, small game, turkey, and whitetail deer. The heavily timbered tract contains a mixture of over-flow bottomland hardwoods which provide excellent mast production and habitat for the various specie of game available. This habitat creates an exceptional environment for hunting and wildlife observation.
Current and potential use
Currently enjoyed for hunting and recreational activities, with several feeders, stands and stand locations already established. The stands and feeders will transfer to the new owners making this property ready to hunt. This property holds immense potential for continued and expanded uses. It is perfectly suited for a range of outdoor pursuits, including ATV trails, fishing, hunting, and public land access. The options for personal enjoyment and investment are abundant, limited only by your imagination.
Access and easements
The property is readily accessible via a series of all weather gravel roads maintained by USFWS, ensuring ease of entry and exit. Any easements in place would be designed to facilitate smooth navigation and enjoyment of the land, ensuring clear and straightforward use for the new owner.