15 Acres of Land for Sale in Muse, Oklahoma

Billy Creek 15 Acres - Adjoining National Forest

Location: This unique property is nestled in the heart of the Ouachita National Forest between the southern slopes of the Winding Stair Mountain Range and Lenox Ridge. The property adjoins the 1.5 million acre Ouachita National Forest on 1 side, which provides good hunting opportunities for whitetail deer, eastern wild turkey, black bear, wild hog and other small game species as well as access to an impressive network of ATV, hiking and horseback riding trails that are operated and maintained by the US Forest Service. The property has roughly 525 feet of frontage to Billy Creek, which is a near year round source of crystal clear water with headwaters originating on the National Forest to the West. The property is located Northeast of the small community or Muse, OK. Nearby towns include Broken Bow, Hochatown, Talihina and Poteau, which is the county seat. Broken Bow Lake, which offers some of the best fishing in Oklahoma, is only a short 45 minute drive away to the South. Sardis Lake, Cedar Lake and Wister Lake are only a short drive away as well. The Talimena Scenic Drive is just 2.5 miles North of the Cabin.

GPS Coordinates: 34.72752, -94.75715

Off-Grid Property Service Options:

Solar Power: This property has good south facing exposure to sunlight for optimal efficiency of a solar system.

Water: Water wells are commonly drilled in this area and water can typically be found at a depth of less than 250 feet. Additionally, this area of Oklahoma receives about 50 inches of rainfall per year on average so a water catchment system is very practical. Billy Creek flows through the property.

Septic: The type of soils found in south eastern Oklahoma work great for installation of a conventional septic system.

Internet: Satellite based internet is typically used in remote areas such as this.

Propane Gas: Propane gas can be purchased in the near-by towns.

Access: This property is accessed by turning East off of a county maintained US Forest Service Road (Lenox Ridge Road) and traveling roughly 1 mile down a road that crosses through US Forest Service land. The new owners will need to obtain an access permit from the US Forest Service for use of the 1 mile section of road. The current cost for the permit is roughly $125/year.

Land: There are 15 acres (m/l) of land with a variation of terrain being mostly flat to gently sloping land around Billy Creek. There are several nice locations on the property to construct an off-grid cabin. The land is completely covered with a nice stand of mature timber that is native to south-eastern Oklahoma inducing a diverse variety of oaks, sweet gum, hickory, eastern red cedar as well as some nice saw log size native shortleaf pine that could be sawed into lumber if desired. Billy Creek flows through the property for roughly 525 feet. The property adjoins the 1.5 million acre Ouachita National Forest on 1 side. Wildlife are frequently seen in this area.

Agent's Comments: This is a very unique property that provides access to both Billy Creek and the Ouachita National Forest Recreational Area with recreational opportunities including hunting, ATV riding, hiking and horseback riding on an impressive network of trails that meander through the Ouachita National Forest. Very peaceful and secluded wilderness type setting that would make a great recreational weekend getaway or even a full time residence.