76 Acres on the Wayne National Forest Boundary — Established Food Plots, Blinds & Stands, Trail System, Creek Corridor, Electric & City Water at Road — Washington County, Ohio — $300,000
This 76-acre tract in Washington County, Ohio sits directly on the boundary of Wayne National Forest — Ohio's only national forest — and what that means for a serious buyer is simple: you are purchasing a private base camp with hundreds of thousands of acres of undisturbed public hunting ground as your permanent backyard. The property runs along State Route 26 in the heart of the Marietta Unit, with paved road frontage giving clean, reliable access every season of the year.
The hunting infrastructure is already in place and operational. Established food plots run through the flat bench areas, giving deer a destination they return to daily. Blinds and stands are positioned throughout the property, and a network of cut trail systems connects the ridges and creek bottoms so you can access every part of this ground quietly and efficiently. Wayne National Forest deer and turkey bed in the public timber and push through these food plots and travel corridors every day of the season — from the opener through the late season.
You are not hunting 76 acres when you own this property. You are working the private edge of an ecosystem with no ceiling on public-land backing and no neighbors putting pressure on the animals from behind you. When your hunt is done and you want to build, this ground is ready: electric is available at the road, city water service is available, and the flat benches that anchor the food plots also represent the most buildable terrain on the property.
Marietta, the county seat and Ohio's oldest settlement in the Northwest Territory, is 20 minutes south on SR 26. The Little Muskingum River is 15 minutes for paddling and fishing; the Muskingum River is 20 minutes south for bass, saugeye, and catfish. Properties on the Wayne National Forest boundary with this combination of hunting infrastructure, building-ready utilities, and paved access do not reach the market on a regular basis.
Showings strictly by appointment only — licensed agent must be present. Contact Tyler Haessly at 740-525-4582 or Tyler@BuckeyeLandSales.com.
Land, Hunting Infrastructure & Location
Property Facts
- 76 acres total (4 parcels)
- 0 State Route 26, Marietta, OH 45750
- Washington County, Ohio
- Range 7, Township 4, Section 1
- GPS: 39.5194, -81.25075
- Annual taxes: ~$108.24 (primary parcel; additional TBD)
- School district: TBD
- Parcels: 21006958400 · 220071453000 · 170063491000 · 170062692000
Hunting Infrastructure
- Wayne National Forest boundary (Marietta Unit)
- Established food plots — flat bench areas
- Blinds and stands in place throughout
- Interior trail systems — ridges and creek bottoms
- Creek/drainage corridor through property
- Deer and turkey activity — NF-backed pressure
Utilities & Access
- Electric available at road
- City water service available
- Paved State Route 26 frontage
- Year-round reliable access
Location & Nearby Recreation
- Marietta — 20 min south (full services)
- Little Muskingum River (Wayne NF) — 15 min
- Muskingum River / State Park — 20 min south
- AEP ReCreation Land — 45 min (30,000 ac)
- Blue Rock State Park — 50 min
- Burr Oak State Park — 65 min
- Columbus / Pittsburgh / Parkersburg — 2.5–3 hr
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Questions About 0 State Route 26
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The property runs directly along the boundary of the Wayne National Forest Marietta Unit — Ohio's only national forest, covering 64,000+ acres of public hunting, hiking, and fishing along the SR 26 Covered Bridge Scenic Byway. Deer and turkey bed in the public timber and move through this property's food plots and travel corridors daily throughout the season. You are not hunting 76 acres — you are working the private edge of an ecosystem with no ceiling on public-land backing.
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The property has established food plots on interior flat bench areas, blinds and stands positioned throughout the property, and a network of cut trail systems connecting the ridges and creek bottoms for quiet, efficient access to every part of the ground. The hunting infrastructure is already operational from day one.
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Electric is available at the road and city water service is available. The property also has paved State Route 26 road frontage, providing clean, reliable year-round access. The flat bench areas near the food plots represent the most buildable terrain on the property.
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Marietta, the Washington County seat and Ohio's oldest Northwest Territory settlement, is just 20 minutes south on SR 26 — full services, Marietta Memorial Hospital, hardware, and farm supply all within a short drive. From Columbus, Pittsburgh, or Parkersburg, the property is no more than 2.5 to 3 hours.
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The 76 acres consist of 4 parcels: #21006958400, #220071453000, #170063491000, and #170062692000. Located in Range 7, Township 4, Section 1, Washington County, Ohio. Annual taxes on the primary parcel are $108.24; contact Tyler Haessly for details on the additional parcels. GPS: 39.5194, -81.25075.
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The Little Muskingum River (within Wayne National Forest) is approximately 15 minutes for paddling and fishing. The Muskingum River and State Park is 20 minutes south for bass, saugeye, and catfish with public boat launches. AEP ReCreation Land is 45 minutes with 30,000 acres of permitted public hunting. Wayne National Forest trail systems give riding and hiking access across the entire Marietta Unit.
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Yes — electric is available at the road, city water service is available, and the flat bench areas that anchor the food plots represent the most buildable terrain on the property. You can place a cabin or home exactly where you want it, with a food plot in front of you and national forest stretching out behind you.
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Showings are strictly by appointment only and a licensed agent must be present for all showings. Contact Tyler Haessly at 740-525-4582 or Tyler@BuckeyeLandSales.com to schedule your private tour.
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Properties on the Wayne National Forest boundary with this combination of hunting infrastructure, building-ready utilities, and paved access do not reach the market on a regular basis. The Marietta Unit along SR 26 is one of the most sought-after corridors in southeast Ohio for serious hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who understand the value of private land with unlimited public backing.
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Wayne National Forest Marietta Unit is on the property boundary (64,000+ acres). Little Muskingum River is 15 minutes. Muskingum River State Park is 20 minutes south. AEP ReCreation Land is 45 minutes (30,000 acres with permit). Blue Rock State Park is 50 minutes. Burr Oak State Park is 65 minutes (Appalachian-feel reservoir with lodge and hiking).