California Woods West, Lumpkin, GA 31821 - Stewart County

The 452 acre California Woods West timber & hunting property is part of a large contiguous 1,443 acre property known as California Woods, which is one of the most remote and unique large acreage timber and hunting properties in Georgia. We are offering the entire tract as a whole or the smaller California Woods West tract located on the west side of California Woods Road.

California Woods West is the perfect hunting and timber property for those who truly want to get away from it all. The property, which has been in the same family for generations, is situated on nearly mountainous terrain, with a North Georgia feel in Southwest Georgia. On California Woods West you will experience rolling, gently rolling, steep, and flat topography complete with creek bottoms throughout and numerous peaks offering magnificent vistas. Some say the property and area got its name California Woods because the unique topography is reminiscent of certain areas of California hill country, and because of the remote location. You need to come see California Woods West for yourself!

The deer population is healthy, and with so many contiguous acres of diverse habitat you can successfully manage for trophy bucks and plenty of venison. With over 140 acres of mature hardwoods, the turkey habitat and hunting is great. California Woods West boasts numerous creeks and drains and is located in the Lake Eufaula portion of the Chattahoochee River flyway, providing duck hunting opportunities.

Water is the most critical component for quality hunting land and survival, and California Woods West is blessed with abundant water. Ichabuckler Creek is located in the northwest portion of the property, and two clear running creeks originate on the property, with multiple smaller tributary creeks funneling into them. There are numerous potential pond or lake sites.

The timber resources include mature hardwood, loblolly pines planted in 2014, and recent upland cutover (see the timber map for acreage by timber type and other property detail). The cutover is ideal for reforestation via planted pines and/or natural regeneration. Alternatively, some areas of the cutover are suitable for conversion to large food plots, fields, or pasture. If reforesting in planted loblolly or longleaf is your preference, you may qualify for cost share programs such as EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentive Program).

Throughout California Woods there are at least 9 existing wildlife openings, and some were recently planted as food plots while others are suitable for planting.

Access to the property is via California Woods Road, a county dirt road. Only 2.8 miles southeast of the property is GA Highway 27 which takes you to nearby Lumpkin GA or Eufaula AL. Columbus, Georgias third largest city, is only +-45 miles away.

There is a thorough woods road and trail network, and most of the roads have been recently graded with water bars and water turnouts installed, and multiple new rocked ford creek crossings were recently installed.

California Woods Road is a county road providing access to the California Woods tract and several other large tracts of land. The road is maintained by the large landowners on California Woods Road, not by the county. Much of the road is sand based and handles rain well, and some stretches have more of a clay content. California Woods Road ends just northwest of the property, so there is no through traffic, and almost no traffic at all.

The California Woods West tract sets up perfectly for secluded off-grid living, being in such a remote and secluded area. It is a property that can certainly make living off the land a reality for the next owner, should that be of interest. It also sets up well for a timber growing investment that you can hunt as is, develop into a prime hunting property, or lease out the hunting and recreation rights for annual income.

Adding to the allure of California Woods is the grave site of James Templeton, who was born in 1809 and died in 1879. Inscribed on the marker that is in amazingly good condition is His soul is saved by grace. In heaven he shall rest in his native place.

- 452 acre timber and hunting property

-Up to 1,443 contiguous acres available

-Recently surveyed

-Awesome topography gives a North GA feel in Southwest GA

-Beautiful vistas and numerous spring fed creeks

-Timber includes mature hardwoods, pine plantations, and cutover

-Numerous wildlife openings and food plots

-Frontage on California Woods Road

-Recently improved woods road and trail network

-Recently cleared wildlife openings and vista points