26 acres of secluded hunting land on Root River in Houston Co, MN
This exceptional Root River hunting and recreation property is located in Houston County, Minnesota, just a couple miles east of Rushford in the heart of the scenic Rushford/Houston Valley. The property offers a rare combination of seclusion, access, and natural beauty in one of the most desirable areas of the Driftless Region.
Access is provided by a -mile easement featuring a newly constructed and graveled road approach, ensuring smooth and reliable entry to the property. The easement leads to a secluded peninsula setting that provides the ultimate privacy for outdoor recreation, wildlife viewing, or a potential cabin site. Once you arrive, you are surrounded by the meandering Root River, mature timber, and a peaceful landscape that creates a true sense of escape.
This area is well known for its outstanding whitetail deer hunting and strong buck genetics, producing quality deer year ...
This area is well known for its outstanding whitetail deer hunting and strong buck genetics, producing quality deer year after year. The property itself provides an ideal blend of cover, river corridor habitat, and neighboring agricultural fields that help hold deer throughout the season. The property also supports an abundant wild turkey population, offering excellent spring hunting opportunities. There is also the potential to arrange access to additional adjacent hunting land for even greater flexibility.
A unique feature of this property is that the easement crosses the Root River State Trail, a 60-mile paved recreational trail running through some of southeastern Minnesotas most beautiful countryside. This provides direct access to biking, hiking, and outdoor recreation right from your propertya combination rarely found with hunting tracts.
Another major highlight is the over mile of private Root River frontage, offering opportunities for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and wildlife observation. The river frontage enhances the propertys recreational value and contributes to its outstanding natural appeal.
Properties with this combination of trophy whitetail potential, private river frontage, and direct trail access are extremely rare in this part of Minnesota. Whether you are searching for a premium hunting retreat, a future cabin site, or a long-term recreational investment, this tract delivers on all fronts.
Property Highlights:
Location: Rushford/Houston Valley, Houston County, MN
Access: -mile easement with newly built gravel road approach
Terrain: Secluded peninsula surrounded by the Root River
Wildlife: Exceptional whitetail deer and turkey hunting
Frontage: Over mile of private Root River frontage
Recreation: Direct access to 60-mile paved Root River State Trail
Potential: Cabin site or recreational basecamp
This is a unique opportunity to own a premier recreational property in the Driftless Regionoffering privacy, scenery, and exceptional outdoor potential all in one package.
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From Rushford, MN, travel east on MN Highway 16 for approximately 2 miles. Turn right (south) onto Smith Road (or the designated access road) and follow for about mile to the newly constructed gravel approach. Follow the easement road to the property entrance, which lies beyond the Root River State Trail crossing.