Heath Canyon Ranch

640 ± acres Brewster county 67 miles southeast of Marathon, Texas

640 ± acres
Brewster county
67 miles southeast of Marathon, Texas

Property Description

Location:
Heath Canyon Ranch is for sale, located in scenic southern Brewster County, Texas. This ranch is 640± acres of beautiful, rugged West Texas country. The ranch sits in a secluded area between Big Bend National Park and the Black Gap Wildlife Management Area, about 67 miles southeast of Marathon, with paved frontage on FM 2627.

Improvements:
The ranch has a variety of lodging options for both personal use and guest accommodations. The property has two older plastered houses, having a combined total of 9 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 3 kitchens. Among these is the “Open Sky Café” featuring an additional kitchen area with refrigerators and freezers.

The 2BR/2BA main house includes a BBQ/picnic area, and an above-ground pool that is currently not in use. For guests, there is a 3BR/1BA bunkhouse and three individual separate bunk rooms, each with private entrances having access to outdoor covered patios. The bunk rooms share two external bathrooms. A new septic system has recently been installed, as well as upgrades to the electrical system. Additionally, there is a laundry room and storage facility near the houses.

Other improvements include a 2,900×30± ft airstrip with a 120± ft taxiway and three tie-downs. A full bathroom is adjacent to the airstrip.

Water:
The ranch benefits from 1.2± miles of Rio Grande frontage, which includes approximately 15 acres of sandy beach with direct access for recreational activities. Two water wells are drilled into a 200± ft limestone aquifer, providing a reliable water supply to the property. These wells are supported by dual 40-gallon water pressure tanks connected in series.

Land:
The property features diverse landscapes, categorized into three main sections: The eastern section offers over a mile of river frontage, featuring limestone hills, valleys, vertical cliffs, and sand terraces leading to the river. The central section consists of a limestone plateau with steeply sloping arroyos. The western section contains gentler limestone hills and valleys, extending toward the road that leads to the El Carmen Land and Conservation area. The variety in the landscape creates opportunities for various land uses and recreational activities.

Remarks:
Heath Canyon Ranch has income-generating potential. The bunkhouse and bunk rooms are currently being operated as Airbnb rentals, attracting tourists who seek the serenity of Texas’ final frontier. Additional income possibilities include camping rentals and fees for rafting shuttle services, with convenient put-in and take-out points along the Rio Grande. Moreover, the scenic limestone cliffs of the Deadhorse Mountains could be used as a potential raw material source for cement production, adding another income avenue. The property offers a unique opportunity to own a Rio Grande ranch in a secluded yet accessible area of West Texas. With a little TLC and remodeling the Heath Canyon Ranch could be transformed into a shining gem, ideal for both personal enjoyment, recreation and investment.

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