This heavily wooded 8.08 acre tract at “The Devil’s Backbone Project” offers DIRECT FRONTAGE on the Mark Twain National Forest, giving you immediate access into THOUSANDS of acres of additional land for hunting, trail riding and recreation. This tract has a private driveway which leads back to a cleared site for camping, hunting or even building an off-grid home or cabin.
Please check out all of the videos in this listing to get a good look at this special property!
This property is accessed via the gravel easement road which borders the south end of the property. The property is mostly wooded, except that it does have a private driveway that leads north (off of the easement road) to a small clearing which may be suitable for camping or building. Having a driveway and a site already “roughed in” can save you thousands of dollars and a LOT of time and energy. You could certainly create other clearings/trails on this property, but having an existing driveway/cleared site means you can potentially pull your truck off of the easement road and set up your camp immediately!
This particular tract also has a long cleared “trail” on its east side, which starts at the easement road and goes northerly, all the way to the National Forest on the north side of the property. This long straight trail may be an ideal “shooting lane” for hunting, or it may be useful for helping you to explore more of your property.
The photo above shows the private cleared area which is tucked into the property. The smaller trees were “mulched” and several of the mature trees were left within the clearing to provide shade (and because it looks cool…). The private driveway on this tract leads a couple of hundred feet into the property and brings you to this cleared site. The driveway and site have been “roughed in” with a mulcher, just to give you a place to pull your truck off of the road.
This top quality acreage is brought to you by our Sales Partner “Outcast Land Inc”. Outcast Land is known for focusing on the highest quality hunting and recreation land in the United States. Every tract sold by Outcast Land is hand-picked for its hunting, recreation and investment appeal. Also, all Outcast Land tracts are guaranteed buildable but they can not be used as a residence until after the owner financed loan has been paid in full (please see the “Homesteader Friendly” category if you are looking for a place on which to live in the near future). Because this tract is offered to you through our website at www.InstantAcres.com, the sales process is identical to the other tracts that we sell ($1,500-$5,000 Down Payment, Owner Financing, etc.). This tract can be purchased from this listing page if it is still available.
We have a very limited number of these tracts at “The Devil’s Backbone Project”, which are some of the HIGHEST QUALITY deer hunting tracts in the nation. This area is consistently ranked one of the top hunting areas in Arkansas/Missouri (and in the nation). Many of these private tract offer DIRECT FRONTAGE on the Mark Twain National Forest. The National Forest which gives you over 100,000 acres of ADDITIONAL acreage for hunting, camping, fishing, trail riding and recreation (some of which can be accessed directly from the properties).
If you have not already seen the full “Information Page” for The Devil’s Backbone Project (which includes a ton of information and videos), please feel free to click on the link below which contains some great general information about the area:
Click Here For More Info On “The Devil’s Backbone Project” (if you have not already seen it)
This area has a PROVEN track record for huge white-tail deer and enormous wild turkeys. In addition to being able to hunt and camp on your private acreage, you can also venture into the enormous Mark Twain National Forest for additional hunting and recreation.
The information (below) is the specific information about this tract, which is Tract 1 at The Devil’s Backbone Project. It is 8.08 acres in size.
The aerial photo above gives you a “bird’s eye view” of part of this heavily wooded acreage. In this aerial photo the drone is over the northern part of the property and we are looking to the north, into the Mark Twain National Forest. The cleared “line” that you see toward the middle of the photo is the cleared line at the northern end of the property, which makes it easy to tell when you go from your private acreage into the National Forest (the actual cleared “line” is on this private tract).
In the aerial photo above, we are looking southerly (toward the sun, unfortunately) while over the southern part of the property. The red truck is parked on the clearing within the property. The cleared “line” you see toward the left side of the photo is a private trail which runs up the east side of this tract.
In the photo above we are facing west on the easement road at the south end of the property. The property is on the right and the Mark Twain National Forest is on the left. Because this tract already has a private driveway and a cleared site, you may be able to immediately set up your hunting camp or just go and enjoy the weekend.
The full sales price for this 8.08 acre tract with DIRECT National Forest frontage, a private driveway and a cleared site at The Devil’s Backbone Project is $44,500 and we offer INSTANT owner financing with just $1,500 down.
With your $1,500 down payment you will automatically get our reduced annual interest rate of 7 3/4% and the monthly payments will be $439.75. This is about a 15 year amortization schedule.
With a $2,500 down payment the interest rate drops to 6 3/4% and the payment drops to $406.67 a month. With a $5,000 down payment the interest rate drops to 5 3/4% and the payment drops to $363.02 a month. These payments are all based on about a 15 year amortization schedule. Property taxes & road maintenance fees total only $35 a month and this is already included in the monthly payment amount. There are NO prepayment penalties and NO hidden fees.
PLEASE NOTE that you have a TWELVE MONTHS to ADD to your down payment in order to reduce your interest rate and payment amount! We want to give ALL of our buyers the opportunity to achieve the lowest interest rate and payment amount possible!
ALSO, if you pay off your property (your loan to us) at any time within the next 5 years you will get a 10% DISCOUNT off of the purchase price of the property! On this property that would save you $4,450 for an early payoff!
The Tracts at The Devil’s Backbone Project are sold through our partner company which is Outcast Land Inc. – The sales process is the same as you see on the InstantAcres website, but the paperwork will show Outcast Land Inc. as the “seller”.
If this property is still available you may purchase it instantly through the “Buy Now” link on this page or you can call us in the office at (417) 767-2223 and we can answer any questions you may have or we can take your payment over the phone. Also, please feel free to email us at [email protected] and we can answer your questions via email.
This property is basically all wooded, other than the private driveway and the cleared site (and any trails). In the aerial photo above we are looking down at the cleared site within the property. Since the site was cleared just before this photo was taken, it does not yet have any grass on it, but within 1-2 years it should be covered with “greenery”.
This particular tract has frontage on the gravel easement road along its entire south side. We ALWAYS recommend a four wheel drive truck or suv for properties located on a gravel road. The four wheel drive may be useful if there has been bad weather and most trucks/suv’s have more clearance than a car which could be necessary if you encounter “rough spots” in the road.
The aerial photo above shows how this private acreage is situated. This special tract borders the National Forest along its entire north side for about 250 feet. Along its south side it borders the gravel easement road AND the National Forest for about 265 feet. It measures about 1,320 feet north to south and it borders private land on its west and east sides. The approximate location of the driveway and cleared site are shown on the map as the white dashed line. On the map above, you can see the cleared “trail” which runs up the east side (and the north side) of the property. If you are a hunter, this cleared “trail” might make an excellent shooting lane. The cleared trail on the east and north side of this property is NOT an easement road/trail for others to use, it is just for the owner of this tract to use on their property.
Although this particular tract does have a private driveway and a cleared site, please keep in mind that they have only been “roughed-in” by using a large mulcher (attached to a skid loader). Although we were able to drive our truck into the cleared site and turn around, if you have normal “street tires” on your truck you will have to use caution, as the mulcher tends to leave quite a few short “stubs” sticking up and they can cut through the sidewall of a “street tire” if you aren’t careful (we have 8 ply or 10 ply tires on all of our trucks and we have not had any issues, these types of tires are standard on many four wheel drive vehicles).
Please see the interactive map (farther down on this listing page) to explore the property as well as the area. There is a setback distance of 100′ from the easement road for building, parking, storage, etc. and this also acts as a “privacy buffer” which will help to maintain the character of this private area. This property is surveyed with the corners marked. We will be happy to email you a copy of the survey map.
The topographic map above shows the “lay of the land”. This tract is the highest toward its southeast side and it slopes down as you go north and west. The topo map does not appear to show any areas that we would call “steep”. The blue line on the topo map represents a seasonal creek that would probably only flow at certain times throughout the year (mainly after it has rained).
Below, you will see a few videos which will help you to “explore” the property. First, we have a drone video showing the property from the air:
$1,500 Down – Owner Financed Land Bordering National Forest in MO – Play on 200,000 Acres! – ID#DB01
The next video is a “ground video” where we check out a small part of the property. We also take a quick look at the private driveway and the cleared site.
Video Ground DB01 Done
In the last video (below) we use the “MapRight” interactive mapping program to explore the property and the area. It is not as exciting as a drone video but it does have a ton of good information:
Video Intro DB01
As you may already know, the deer hunting in this area is some of best in the nation. Turkey hunting is excellent as well. On this tract you can hunt, camp, ride your four wheeler, shoot your gun(s) and generally just relax and enjoy life. This tract is definitely buildable, subject to the basic property covenants which are the same for all Outcast Land tracts. If you wish to use this property as a full-time residence, your home/cabin must be at least 600 square feet on a concrete foundation and the owner-financed loan must be paid off. The land does not have to be “free and clear” in order to live on the property but the owner-financed loan to Outcast Land Inc. must be paid off (so if you “refinance” through your bank or another lending institution then the “owner financed” loan would be paid off).
You can build a hunting cabin right away, if you choose to do so. A hunting cabin would not have to be on a concrete foundation or be 600 square feet in size (those are requirements for a residence, not a hunting/vacation cabin).
The rest of the Property Covenants are very similar to the standard covenants that you may be familiar with on many of the InstantAcres.com tracts EXCEPT that on the Outcast Land tracts (including this tract) you have a full 90 days for camping in a 12 month period, which is twice as long as the standard 45 days a year. Also, your camping is never limited during deer season (rifle season) or spring and fall turkey season. Outcast Land never wants to limit your hunting opportunities!
If you have already seen the information page for The Devil’s Backbone Project than you have probably already seen the list of property covenants. If you have not, then please click on the link below to see them:
To see the Outcast Land Property Covenants please click here.
If you are looking for a property for “Homesteading” or living in a tiny home/shipping container/portable building then we can help you (but not with this tract) – just go back to the InstantAcres.com home page and click on the category for “Homesteader Friendly Tracts”. But, if you are a serious hunter or recreational user (who may want to live on the property some day) then you are already looking at the correct listing! You can definitely have a portable building or a camper/RV on this property for camping and hunting (just not as a residence). In fact, we know many people who have built a small hunting cabin in a weekend, with materials that fit in the back of a suburban or a pickup truck. Remember, you can definitely build a home/cabin on this tract at any time, it just can not be used as a residence until after the Owner Financed loan has been paid in full.
Please note that timber with a stump diameter larger than 8 inches may not be cut, sold or removed until the property has been paid for in full (we can often give written exceptions for creating a building site or a driveway/trail, contact us for details on this).
In the photo above we are standing in the cleared area which is tucked into the trees on the property. Very private and very peaceful! Before this photo was taken the clearing was recently created with a “mulcher”, so that is actually mulch that you see on the ground. Please use caution when driving down the private driveway and into the clearing as there will sometimes be little “stubs” left by the mulcher which could potentially put a hole in the sidewall of your tire (especially if you have normal “street tires” on your truck).
The photo above was taken toward the edge of the cleared site on the property (photo was taken just after the site was cleared).
This property is located in an excellent location within the Ozarks. These tracts are located just a few miles from West Plains (which is the largest regional town) and only about 1 1/2 hours east of Springfield, Missouri (which is the largest city in southern Missouri). The Mark Twain National Forest (which directly borders many of the tracts) offers THOUSANDS of acres of additional land for hunting, camping, fishing, swimming, trail riding and recreation.
The “MapRight” interactive map (below) is useful for exploring the property and the area. You may have to “zoom in” in order to see the property which is toward the center of the map. You can also move the map around and even use different “base layers” to view the property:
Please refer to our interactive map above (MapRight Map) for additional property views and information. The MapRight boundaries are approximate BUT this property has already been surveyed with the corners marked.
About the free “MapRight” app that you can use to help check out this property:
To read a detailed description about how to use the free “MapRight” app to locate the property as well as the property’s approximate boundaries, please click on the link below:
Click Here To See A “MapRight” Tutorial
You will want to download the “MapRight” app to your phone or tablet before you visit the property, as it will make things go smoothly on your first trip (just follow the directions in the tutorial).
What can you do on your new property at “The Devil’s Backbone Project”?
These tracts are NOT subject to the zoning regulations that you will find in most areas of the country! This property is within a Rural Development and does have basic property covenants BUT almost all of the Outcast Land buyers find that these covenants simply do NOT limit what they plan to do with their property. In fact, most Outcast Land buyers that we speak to would simply NOT buy a property without basic covenants in place to protect their investment!
On your property at The Devil’s Backbone Project you can:
- Hunt (most buyers will buy a tract with deer and turkey hunting in mind)
- Camp
- Build a cabin or a home (subject to property covenants)
- Have a portable building or shipping container (for camping, hunting, recreation and storage)
- Use your camper or RV for camping, hunting and recreation
On your property at The Devil’s Backbone Project you can not:
- No commercial businesses
- Can not live on the property until the owner financed loan has been paid in full
- No cutting of the timber until the property has been paid for in full (we can often make written exceptions for clearing a building site or driveway/trail)
- No junkyards of any kind
All of the tracts at The Devil’s Backbone Project have setback distances from the easement road for privacy and to maintain the natural “feel” of the area. These setback areas are also designated as potential utility easements. Although power is not currently within the development, having the easements in place makes it a possibility (obtaining and extending power would be at buyers’ expense). All buildings, homesites, parking areas, storage areas, etc. must be at least 100 feet from the centerline of the easement road (this area acts as a privacy setback as well as a utility easement). Many of the tracts already have a private driveway and a clearing in place and the clearing is generally beyond the setback distance so it can be used for camping, parking, building, etc. (measure it if you are unsure).
Fences/gates may not be placed within 50 feet of the centerline of the easement road, as this area is a designated road easement area.
These tracts represent an excellent opportunity for building your own off-grid home or hunting cabin as there are no building permits required in this area! You and your friends/family can build your own cabin without permits or inspections.
DIRECTIONS: To get to The Devil’s Backbone Project from West Plains, Missouri just go north on Highway 63 for about 5 miles and then go west onto County Road 4740. Go west on County Road 4740 for two miles and you will come to County Road 4870. Take a right (go north) onto County Road 4870 and proceed for about 400 feet. Look to your left and you will see the start of the easement road which will bring you back to the tracts. There is a gate near the start of the easement road (about 100 feet back from the County Road) so please contact us before visiting the tracts so that we can get you the combination for the gate.
Please be sure to print out the maps/directions from this listing page when you visit the property. Additionally, if you watch the video on our “F.A.Q.” page it will explain how you can download the free “MapRight” app which can be very useful for getting to the tracts, as well as exploring the tracts and the area.
The map below shows the route to the property from West Plains, Missouri:
The next map gives you a closer look at the last couple of miles of the drive to the property:
The map below is similar to the one above, except that it shows an aerial view of the area:
These tracts do not have a specific “street address” because there has never been a residence on them) – but if you would like an approximate address to put into your G.P.S you can use:
County Road 4870
Pomona, MO 65789
The address above will help get you to the area and you should be able to locate the tracts by using the maps/directions in the listing (as well as using the MapRight app). Although West Plains is the largest city in the area, these tracts will likely have a “Pomona, MO” street address as they are within the Pomona mailing area. After your property has been paid for in full (or you have paid off the owner financed loan) then you would be able to contact the local post office to apply for a street address for your property.
As land prices continue to rise, many smart folks are realizing that by owing a property the directly borders the National Forest they are able to use thousands of acres of land for hunting and recreation without having to purchase an enormous property. Many of the hunters that we speak to tell us that they are looking for at least a few hundred acres of land OR for a smaller tract that borders the National Forest. By having a 5-10 acre tract the borders the National Forest, they are able to focus their resources on their own private acreage while still have DIRECT ACCESS into thousands of acres of additional land for hunting, trail riding and recreation!
Good quality hunting land in the Ozarks has been a proven investment for many years and demand for property bordering the National Forest is growing by the day! As the demand for the top quality hunting tracts continues to grow, the values will continue to rise. This tract represents an excellent opportunity for hunting, camping, off-grid building, recreation and investment. If you live or work in the Ozarks then you already know that our land values have been steadily climbing for years. Lock in your property now, before our land prices catch up with the rest of the nation!
The full sales price for this 8.08 acre tract with DIRECT National Forest frontage, a private driveway and a cleared site at The Devil’s Backbone Project is $44,500 and we offer INSTANT owner financing with just $1,500 down.
With your $1,500 down payment you will automatically get our reduced annual interest rate of 7 3/4% and the monthly payments will be $439.75. This is about a 15 year amortization schedule.
With a $2,500 down payment the interest rate drops to 6 3/4% and the payment drops to $406.67 a month. With a $5,000 down payment the interest rate drops to 5 3/4% and the payment drops to $363.02 a month. These payments are all based on about a 15 year amortization schedule. Property taxes & road maintenance fees total only $35 a month and this is already included in the monthly payment amount. There are NO prepayment penalties and NO hidden fees.
PLEASE NOTE that you have a TWELVE MONTHS to ADD to your down payment in order to reduce your interest rate and payment amount! We want to give ALL of our buyers the opportunity to achieve the lowest interest rate and payment amount possible!
ALSO, if you pay off your property (your loan to us) at any time within the next 5 years you will get a 10% DISCOUNT off of the purchase price of the property! On this property that would save you $4,450 for an early payoff!
If this property is still available you may purchase it instantly through the “Buy Now” link on this page or you can call us in the office at (417) 767-2223 and we can answer any questions you may have or we can take your payment over the phone. Please feel free to contact us by email at [email protected] as well.
