Recreational Land & Farm for Sale in Willow Wood, Ohio

What makes a great Midwest hunt? It's the ground. The genetics. The management. And the execution. Ohio has proven itself as one of the premier whitetail states in the country, offering the habitat, genetics, and terrain serious hunters look for. Opportunities to secure large, contiguous tracts like this in southeastern Ohio are becoming increasingly rare, especially in locations surrounded by proven big buck country. I've been an outdoorsman nearly my entire life and have put boots on the ground across thousands and thousands of acres. Properties like this do not come along often. This one is different. This is paydirt, the kind of land you rarely see offered for sale in southeastern Ohio. When searching for hunting properties, we often look for land near large blocks of tillable acreage because we know those opportunities are scarce. Here, you don't benefit from nearby tillable ground,YOU ARE THE HUB. With approximately 243 acres of contiguous ground, this property has the scale, layout, and internal diversity required to consistently grow mature bucks year after year. Located just outside the world-famous Wayne National Forest and near the Crown City Wildlife Area, this farm sits in the heart of proven big buck country. If you're familiar with southeastern Ohio, you already understand how rare this opportunity is. This farm offers excellent access and convenience without sacrificing the depth and seclusion serious hunters' demand. The main entrance comes directly off a blacktop road just off a state route, remaining within sight of that route while still providing a private and controlled access point. Utilities including water and electric are available at the road, with septic subject to soil testing and approvals. Building opportunities are abundant. Unlike many southeastern Ohio properties that leave you wondering where you could build, this farm offers multiple potential home or lodge sites, allowing you to decide exactly how you want to enjoy it. The land lays out exceptionally well for both hunting and management. Hay fields are currently in place and could be converted if desired, while the field edges are already protected by established switchgrass breaks and hinge cutting in parts of the farm . These areas provide critical cover and comfort for wildlife, buffering the fields from mild residential road traffic. A beautiful flowing creek runs along the eastern side of the tillable acreage, creating a natural break and a dependable year-round water source. The creek is accessible by four-wheel drive and adds both habitat value and visual appeal to the farm. Thermal advantages throughout the property provide strong late-season value, particularly during snowy or cold conditions when browse, shelter, and terrain become even more critical. One of the standout features is an internal south-facing slope. When cresting the ridge and feeling the warmth of the sun on a cold day, it becomes immediately clear why deer utilize this area so heavily. These south-facing slopes act as natural thermal bedding and are a major late-season advantage. The trail system has been freshly reopened and is accessible throughout the farm. These trails support multiple hunting strategies and allow for efficient property management, stand access, and equipment use. Elevation changes lead to defined ridge tops, funnels, and transition zones. Playing the topography here becomes both intuitive and effective, and the diverse trail system allows you to capitalize on varying wind conditions and seasonal movement patterns.With the acreage effectively split by terrain features, the farm offers flexibility for hunting multiple wind directions. While the predominant wind is out of the southwest, experienced Ohio hunters understand the importance of on-site wind testing and adaptive setups, and this farm's layout allows for exactly that. This property is set up for serious whitetail and turkey hunting. Terrain, cover, food sources, water, and access.