1115 WILMAR RD , Vanceboro, NC 28586(Craven County)

This 166-acre tract of planted timberland is located in Craven County, just outside the quiet community of Wilmar and only 7.5 miles from Vanceboro. Positioned between Highway 43 and Highway 17, the property offers excellent accessibility while maintaining a private, rural atmosphere. The location is remarkably convenientless than 25 miles from Greenville, Washington, and New Bern, and under an hour’s drive to Goldsboro, Morehead City, and Jacksonville. This central position places you within reach of many of eastern North Carolina’s most desirable communities, coastal destinations, and cultural hubs.

The land itself offers a diverse blend of opportunity for recreation, timber investment, and future improvements. A large mulched clearing along the main path provides a versatile site that could serve as a camping area, a place for a travel trailer, or even space for a tractor shelter or storage building. It also functions as a practical staging area to unload ATVs or UTVs before exploring the extensive trail system. No site work has been performed to determine the availability of a perk site, but the potential for a hunting camp, recreational base, or even a future homestead remains open for the next owner to pursue.

The timber was harvested several years ago, but regeneration is well underway with healthy stands of planted pines mixed with natural regrowth. The main interior road stretches for over 1.2 miles, and the current owner has enhanced access by creating more than 2 additional miles of property line paths and interior trails. This network makes traversing the land easy and offers excellent access for hunting, trail riding, or simply enjoying the outdoors. With its long straight stretches, the property could even support an ideal long-range shooting setup.

For hunters, this tract represents a blank canvas with endless potential. The interior provides ample space for strategically placed food plots, stand sites, and ground blinds to accommodate any wind direction. The thick cover creates prime bedding habitat for wildlife, and the surrounding agricultural fields act as a natural draw for game. White-tailed deer are abundant, while the property also lies in the heart of one of the best black bear regions in North Carolina. In fact, Craven County is legendary for producing record-breaking bears. The state’sand possibly the world’slargest black bear ever harvested was taken just outside Vanceboro, weighing an astounding 880 pounds. This incredible legacy underscores the region’s reputation as a premier destination for serious bear hunters.

Beyond deer and bear, the property also attracts wild turkey, small game, and a variety of native bird species. Its mix of timber, edge habitat, and trail system creates a balanced environment where both hunters and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy observing wildlife in its natural setting.

Whether you’re seeking a recreational retreat, a hunting property, or a long-term timber investment with excellent access to eastern North Carolina’s towns and coastlines, this 166-acre tract offers tremendous potential. It combines seclusion with convenience, history with opportunity, and natural beauty with recreational freedommaking it a rare find in today’s market.

For more information on this and other land for sale in Craven County, contact Chase Furlough at 252-505-6893 or by email at cfurlough@ or visit