DESCRIPTION

Sycamore Creek Ranch is the complete package—a turnkey 906.74+/- acre high-fenced recreational ranch offering exceptional live water, trophy hunting, quality improvements, and the kind of natural beauty rarely found in one property.

Anchored by nearly one mile of both sides of Sycamore Creek, six additional ponds and lakes, a stocked 3.5+/- acre fishing lake, dramatic elevation changes, and a beautifully positioned ranch headquarters, this property has been meticulously developed for immediate enjoyment. Whether your ideal day involves chasing trophy whitetails and exotics, fishing with grandchildren, entertaining guests at the lodge, or simply watching wildlife from the porch overlooking the creek valley below, Sycamore Creek Ranch delivers an experience few Texas properties can match.

The ranch is fully equipped with a 2,800+/- square-foot ranch home, guest quarters, game room, equipment barn, extensive road systems, water infrastructure, established food plots, feeding programs, and a carefully managed wildlife operation. Every detail has been thoughtfully improved while preserving the rugged character, natural beauty, and recreational appeal that make great ranches truly special.

This is more than a hunting ranch. It is a legacy-caliber recreational property where exceptional water, world-class wildlife, and first-class improvements come together to create one of the finest turnkey offerings in Central Texas.

Location

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Hamilton County, Texas, Sycamore Creek Ranch enjoys the rare ability to feel wonderfully removed from the demands of everyday life while remaining highly accessible. Accessed directly from Highway 22 via a short 1.2-mile drive down Jonesboro Mail Route Road, the ranch offers excellent year-round access by 2WD vehicle.

The property boasts over 1.38 miles of county road frontage and features three separate fee-simple access gates, including a dedicated heavy-equipment entrance designed to accommodate excavators, bulldozers, skid steers, and other large machinery.

Conveniently located just 11 miles northeast of Hamilton, 66 miles northwest of Waco, approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from Fort Worth, and roughly two hours from both Dallas and Austin, the ranch is ideally situated for weekend getaways or extended stays. San Antonio is less than three hours away.

Hamilton provides all the amenities necessary to support ranch ownership, including feed stores, restaurants, grocery stores, fuel stations, and agricultural services, ensuring convenience without sacrificing privacy.

Landscape

Few ranches possess one truly exceptional attribute. Sycamore Creek Ranch possesses several.

The landscape unfolds across dramatic elevation changes, rolling ridges, fertile valleys, mature hardwood bottoms, and breathtaking long-range views. Elevated vantage points provide panoramic views stretching for miles, while the creek bottoms offer a completely different experience—towering hardwoods, shaded banks, and the soothing sounds of flowing water.

As you travel throughout the ranch on an extensive system of well-constructed interior roads, water is seemingly around every corner. Six ponds and lakes, multiple sloughs, and nearly a mile of Sycamore Creek create an extraordinary amount of surface water rarely found on a ranch of this size.

Years of extensive cedar management have transformed the property into an exceptionally usable and attractive landscape while preserving the mature hardwoods that define its character. Native grasses flourish throughout the ranch, including impressive stands of bluestem that blanket the hillsides and valleys.

The ranch supports productive grazing while maintaining exceptional wildlife habitat. Established food plots have been thoughtfully incorporated into the landscape, creating ideal feeding areas while enhancing wildlife management efforts.

Arrowheads are frequently discovered throughout the property, serving as a reminder that generations before us recognized the value of this remarkable landscape. Long before fences and roads, Native American tribes traveled these same ridges and creek corridors, drawn to the abundant water and natural resources that continue to define the ranch today.

Water Features

Water is unquestionably one of the defining features of Sycamore Creek Ranch. Rarely does a ranch offer such a diverse and abundant collection of live water, stocked fishing lakes, ponds, sloughs, and natural wildlife corridors all working together across a single property.

The crown jewel is nearly one mile of both sides of Sycamore Creek. Limestone-bottom pools, small waterfalls, crystal-clear stretches of water, and towering hardwoods create a setting more reminiscent of a private park than a hunting ranch. Deep swimming holes reaching 7 to 8 feet in depth provide endless recreation for family and guests, while the creek serves as a major wildlife corridor supporting both native and exotic game.

Complementing the creek system are six additional lakes and ponds strategically positioned throughout the ranch. The largest lake spans approximately 3.5 acres and reaches depths of 10 to 15 feet, with pockets approaching 18 feet. Stocked with bass and perch, it offers outstanding fishing opportunities for sportsmen of all ages.

The water infrastructure has been thoughtfully engineered with longevity in mind. The primary dam was constructed with a ten-foot core and reinforced crossings capable of supporting heavy equipment and concrete trucks. Rock stabilization protects critical areas, while fortified water gaps enhance functionality throughout the property.

Three water wells provide exceptional reliability:

• Two electric wells servicing ranch operations

• One windmill well adding both functionality and classic ranch character

The primary well features six-inch casing and three-inch poly pipe and was originally tested at approximately 110 gallons per minute. Through the use of an electronic three-phase converter, the system has been optimized to operate efficiently between 75 and 80 gallons per minute, balancing performance and operating costs.

The result is a ranch with an extraordinary abundance of dependable water resources capable of supporting wildlife, livestock, recreation, and long-term stewardship.

Improvements

Positioned atop a scenic ridgeline overlooking the Sycamore Creek Valley, the ranch headquarters serves as the perfect basecamp for year-round enjoyment.

The centerpiece is a beautifully appointed 2,800+/- square-foot ranch-style home featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Expansive windows frame breathtaking views across the valley below, while spacious front and rear porches provide front-row seats to wildlife activity, sunrises, and unforgettable Texas sunsets. A stunning rock fireplace serves as the focal point of the home and creates the perfect setting to unwind after a successful day in the field.

A secure dog run wraps around the residence, providing convenience for four-legged family members.

Just a short walk from the main residence sits a recently renovated 450+/- square-foot guest quarters complete with wood-burning stove, built-in bunk beds, and a king-sized sleeping area capable of comfortably accommodating family and guests. Adjacent to the guest quarters is a renovated game room that can be customized to fit a variety of recreational or entertainment uses.

Additional improvements include:

• 4,293+/- square-foot equipment barn

• Pole barn with air compressor

• Walk-in cooler

• Protein silo with 32-ton divider system

• Extensive internal road network

• Heavy-equipment entrance on the southwest boundary

• Numerous creek crossings and culverts

• Fortified water gaps engineered for significant rainfall events

• 12' x 20' sporting clay shooting complex

The ranch has been developed with practicality and long-term ownership in mind, allowing operations to run efficiently while preserving the beauty and character of the property.

Equipment may be available through separate negotiation, including tractors, UTVs, trailers, feeding equipment, and additional ranch assets.

Wildlife

For the serious outdoorsman, Sycamore Creek Ranch represents something truly special.

The ranch is entirely high-fenced with approximately 6.5 miles of high fence and predator wire, supporting a carefully managed wildlife program designed to provide exceptional hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities year-round.

Native wildlife includes:

• Trophy whitetail deer with genetics producing bucks in the 130s to high-140s

• Rio Grande turkey

• Dove

• Waterfowl

Exotic species include:

• Red Stag, including bulls exceeding 400 inches

• Sika deer

• Scimitar Oryx

• Blackbuck antelope

• Fallow deer

A thermal drone wildlife survey conducted on February 27, 2026, documented an impressive inventory of game animals across the ranch, highlighting the strength of the wildlife management program currently in place.

Survey results included:

• Whitetail Deer: 93 +/-

• Red Stag: 96 +/-

• Fallow Deer: 20 +/-

• Scimitar Oryx: 16 +/-

• Blackbuck Antelope: 5 +/-

• Sika Deer: 4 +/-

• Kangaroos: 3 +/-

These figures are based upon the thermal drone survey and provide prospective buyers with valuable insight into the ranch's current wildlife populations. A complete copy of the survey report is available to qualified purchasers upon request.

Wildlife numbers are based upon the February 27, 2026 thermal drone survey. Seller and Broker do not warrant or guarantee exact animal counts. Actual populations may vary.

Wildlife infrastructure includes:

• Three hunting blinds

• Four Ranch King 2,000-pound protein feeders

• Five Ranch King corn feeders

• Established protein supplementation program

• Annual winter wheat and rye food plots

The result is a ranch that hunts exceptionally well while remaining beautiful enough to simply sit back and enjoy the view.

Recreation & Lifestyle

Life at Sycamore Creek Ranch is measured differently.

Children catch perch from the dock before racing through the hills searching for arrowheads. Friends gather for sporting clays before settling onto the porch to watch deer emerge from the valleys below. Grandchildren learn to fish, drive ranch roads, and develop an appreciation for land stewardship and the outdoors.

Whether hosting clients, celebrating holidays, pursuing trophy game, managing livestock, or simply escaping the demands of everyday life, Sycamore Creek Ranch offers a setting where memories are created naturally and traditions are built over time.

Every season brings a new reason to return.

Summary

In a market where truly turnkey recreational ranches with exceptional water are increasingly difficult to find, Sycamore Creek Ranch stands apart.

Combining nearly a mile of live Sycamore Creek frontage, abundant surface water, trophy hunting, quality improvements, dramatic topography, and breathtaking Hill Country scenery, the ranch delivers an extraordinary blend of recreation, functionality, and long-term investment appeal.

Whether envisioned as a private family retreat, premier hunting destination, corporate getaway, or legacy investment, Sycamore Creek Ranch offers something increasingly rare—a property worthy of becoming part of your family's story for generations to come.

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