Kinney County

Nestled in the beautiful hills and rugged mountains of the Western Hill Country of the Edwards Plateau, Back Porch Ranch is a rare 5,600 acre Hill Country Texas ranch for sale offering scale, privacy, water, wildlife, recreation, and exceptional improvements. Located across Kinney and Edwards Counties and bordering the newly acquired 53,000-acre Silver Lake State Park, this remarkable property combines rugged natural beauty with the infrastructure of a fully operational legacy ranch. Back Porch Ranch offers everything a discerning buyer would expect from premier Texas Hill Country land for sale: dramatic topography, diverse habitat, abundant wildlife, private aviation access, luxurious accommodations, entertainment improvements, and a level of privacy that is increasingly difficult to find. The ranch is located approximately three hours west of San Antonio International Airport, 50 miles east of Del Rio, 25 miles north of Brackettville, 40 miles south of Rocksprings, and about six miles east of Kickapoo Caverns State Park. Although primarily high-fenced, the ranch shares approximately six miles of low-fenced boundary with Silver Lake State Park, which will be protected from development for generations. This adjacency provides a rare, protected neighbor, additional natural-resource value, and helps preserve the ranch's enduring legacy. Several caves have been found along the bluffs, cliffs, and drainages, with more likely waiting to be discovered. Native American pictographs have also been discovered in at least one location on the property, adding historical and cultural depth to an already extraordinary ranch. The ranch is reached by traveling approximately seven miles along the well-maintained private Cedar Creek easement road. Upon entering the attractive, well-kept gate, the property immediately opens to a 4,000-foot runway with potential to expand to 5,000 feet. From there, the ranch's scale and scenic beauty begin to unfold. At the headquarters complex, an impressive sprawling rock lodge is complemented by an 8,500-square-foot entertainment facility, including the Saloon and Trophy Room, along with an onsite helipad. Farther down the main road are a large pole barn, equipment shed, manager's house, and several smaller cabins. Back Porch Ranch has been meticulously developed over many years and is ready for immediate enjoyment. This fully operational, turnkey, income-producing ranch is ideal as a private compound, corporate retreat, hunting ranch, camp, church retreat, or long-term family legacy property. Designed for entertaining, recreation, relaxation, and privacy, the ranch offers a rare place to step away from the world and unwind on your own Back Porch. With 5,600 acres, extensive water infrastructure, private runway, helipad, lodge, saloon, owner's residence, guest accommodations, hunting improvements, abundant wildlife, and a protected neighbor in Silver Lake State Park, Back Porch Ranch is one of the most distinctive Hill Country Texas ranch properties available today.

X-H RANCH KINNEY & VAL VERDE COUNTIES DESCRIPTION X-H Ranch is a well-maintained working and recreational property covering 4,532 acres in South Texas, with easy access from 4.5+ miles of Highway 277 frontage. Located 15 miles south of Del Rio, the ranch stretches through Kinney County and into a smaller part of Val Verde County. The terrain combines rolling hills and creek beds, with Sycamore Creek crossing the north section and Goat Creek adding another feature. Improvements & Headquarters: X-H Ranch is ready for immediate use and includes all the needed furnishings and equipment. The main house, built in 2017, offers 2,000 square feet of living space with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Custom built with quality materials, it features granite countertops, a Wolf gas stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a farmhouse sink. The open floor plan provides a spacious feel that's ideal for hosting family and friends, while large windows let in plenty of natural light. Both bedrooms are generously sized, and the bathrooms include modern fixtures and finishes. Outside, a full wrap-around porch adds extra living space and provides a comfortable place to enjoy the views and catch a breeze from any direction. The guest house, built in 2015, is 1,800 sqft and has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The foreman's house, built in 2014, is 800 sqft with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. The ranch headquarters features a large custom outdoor pavilion, crafted from beautiful redwood. Originally assembled in Mexico and reconstructed on-site, the pavilion offers unique character and quality craftsmanship. It includes a fully equipped kitchen for outdoor cooking and a double-sided fireplace, perfect for enjoying cooler evenings in comfort and style. Right outside of the houses is a bar and billiards area-great for relaxing or spending time with friends and family. Supporting buildings include two equipment barns (one 80' x 100' and one 40' x 60'), a three-bin overhead storage unit, and a fully enclosed skinning shed with a walk-in cooler and rail system. The garden area is high fenced to keep wildlife out, and there is a large greenhouse with raised beds, a watering system, and exhaust fans for year-round gardening. Water Resources: Water-is a highlight at X-H Ranch. Sycamore Creek and Goat Creek provide good wildlife habitat and seasonal water. Several water wells, troughs, and ponds are spread throughout the property, supplying water to both livestock and wildlife. At headquarters, a rainwater collection system can hold up to 32,000 gallons. This water is mainly used for gardens and landscaping, which is especially helpful in this part of Texas. Wildlife & Habitat: The ranch is managed with wildlife in mind. Both creeks, along with the ranch's other habitat features, attract deer, turkey, dove, quail, and other species including some exotics. X-H Ranch is in the Managed Lands Deer Program (MLD) at Level Three, showing a commitment to good wildlife management. The ranch has an annual wildlife survey, and since 2012, only friends and family have hunted here. There are 13 blinds and feeders across the ranch, along with 17 protein feeders and water troughs for the wildlife. Turnkey Operation & Equipment: X-H Ranch comes fully furnished and with all necessary equipment to care for and operate the property. This includes multiple tractors, a bulldozer, a dump truck, a maintainer, and more. A complete equipment list is available upon request. Summary of Features: 4,532 acres in Kinney and Val Verde Counties 5+ miles of Highway 277 frontage Sycamore Creek and Goat Creek Wells, troughs, ponds, and a 32,000-gallon rainwater collection system Main house, guest house, and foreman's house, all furnished Outdoor pavilion with kitchen, fireplace, bar, and saloon Two equipment barns, storage bins, and a skinning shed High-fenced raised bed garden and greenhouse MLD Level Three with annual wildlife survey 13 blinds, 17 protein feeders, and wa

SEMINOLE RANCH 1,323 acres in Kinney County, Texas The Seminole Ranch is a high fenced property in far southern Kinney County, less than 5 miles from the Maverick County line. The ranch has miles of water infrastructure, a well-maintained road system and a diversified game population. Over the past years, clearing and other brush work has been a priority, and provided open space for both game and livestock. The property is also traversed by a pipeline right of way for 8,000+ feet which has resulted in significant payments to previous owners. WATER: The Seminole is very well watered for this region. Not only is a City of Spofford Water Meter available for potable water, an additional water line extends for over a mile across the ranch, serving a series of water troughs scattered across the property. Four earthen ponds are also located on the ranch, the largest of which measures close to 10 acres when full. WILDLIFE: The Whitetail herd had been managed over the years with outside genetics introduced at different times. Multiple breeder bucks, some scoring over 200 B.C., have been released in recent years. Aside from Whitetail, Axis, Scimitar Horned Oryx and all native species of game can be found. VEGETATION: The vegetation on the property is typical of South Texas including, Guajillo, Blackbrush, Guayacan, and other browses. Many parts of the ranch have been cleared at different times in order to create a diverse habitat for wildlife.

800 acre trophy turnkey high fenced hunting ranch loaded with exotics. The dove and quail hunting 5 star! The ranch is just a few miles from town. With over a mile of highway frontage and two main entrances this ranch is easily accessible and offers big time commercial value. The wet weather creek is lined with large trees and a small pond that bends off it. There is 3 ponds on the ranch offering great water sources for the animals. The headquarters includes 2 quaint hunters cabins that work great and a barn for equipment!! one cabin has 3 beds 2 bath, equipped with central air and heat. The 2nd cabin offers a large 2 bed 1 bath with nice views of the ranch. 8-9 stands and 10 feeders and protein feeders all stay with property. The water well is located at the headquarters that supplies water to the houses and the water troughs in the pasture. The ranch includes trophy genetic whitetails, trophy axis, fallow, and an amazing herd of blackbucks. Ranch comes fully turn key!