Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Independence, Virginia

Hunt the land. Fish the New River. Spend cool mountain evenings around the fire, then wake up to another day in the woods. Tucked into the southern region of Grayson County, Virginia, this 20.88+/- acre unrestricted mountain property sits at elevations of around 2,700' and offers a combination of wooded acreage, recreational opportunities, and a comfortable cabin that can serve as a basecamp for weekends or longer stays.

Turn off the pavement, follow the gravel driveway through the woods, and let the sounds of the surrounding mountains replace the traffic behind you. The driveway leads to an approximately 1,500-square-foot cabin tucked into the rolling woodlands, with walnut trees surrounding the homesite and mature white oak, red oak, white pine, poplar, and beech trees lining the hillsides. A nearby creek offers the melodic sounds of running water meandering through the woods, adding to the peaceful cabin ambience.

The recreational potential of the land goes well beyond simply owning acreage with a cabin. The property has been actively managed for wildlife since 2021, and in 2023, a carefully planned selective timber harvest was completed to improve deer habitat while preserving mature oak trees for long-term mast production. The resulting timber stand improvement (TSI) has created an outstanding mix of bedding cover, browse, travel corridors, and wildlife food sources that continues to develop with each growing season. Healthy populations of deer, turkey, bear, and other wildlife solidify the property's strength as a hunting and wildlife retreat. A box blind conveys with the property, while existing logging roads provide easy access throughout much of the tract.

Beyond hunting use, the old logging roads and existing trails offer plenty of other ways for everyone to explore and fully enjoy the property. Spend a morning wandering the woods, mountain biking, walking the dogs, foraging for mushrooms, photographing wildlife, or simply following the trails to see what the next ridge or hollow reveals. Two creeks converge nearby, adding to the peaceful mountain setting, and there's even potential for a small pond on the property.

The New River is one of the property's biggest recreational draws. Located approximately 0.65 miles from the river as the crow flies and only about 12 minutes from the Independence Boat Launch, you'll have easy access to excellent smallmouth bass fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and leisurely float trips. Envision yourself wading through the river casting a line on a cool, crisp morning before returning to the cabin for a home-cooked dinner and songs around the campfire. The property's location also places you within a short drive of Grayson Highlands, Mount Rogers, public hunting opportunities, and the amenities of downtown Independence, creating a convenient basecamp for exploring one of southwest Virginia's most scenic regions.

~7 min to Independence, VA for shopping & amenities