25.536 Acres — Prime Hocking Hills Vacant Land, End-of-Road Privacy, Creek, Rock Formations, Oak Timber, Short-Term Rental Potential — Vinton County, Ohio — $249,000
Tucked at the very end of a quiet township road, this 25.536± acre property offers the rare opportunity to own completely untouched ground in the heart of Ohio's booming Hocking Hills region. With no existing structures, no previous development, and endless natural character, this land is a blank canvas ready for your dream cabins, private retreat, or investment project. Located in prime tourism country near Hocking Hills, this property delivers the seclusion buyers want and the proximity visitors demand.
The property sits just 14 minutes from Ash Cave and 18 minutes from Hocking Hills State Park — one of the fastest-growing travel destinations in the Midwest, drawing thousands of visitors year-round for hiking, nature, and weekend getaways. A new gravel entrance has been installed, electric is available at the road, and the end-of-road location provides maximum privacy. Several acres of level ground near the road allow for easy initial building, with multiple natural homesite and cabin locations throughout the property.
The landscape features mature pockets of large oak and hardwood timber, a natural creek bed winding through the property, rock formations and cave-like features creating the classic Hocking Hills atmosphere, and several established ATV and walking trails. Strong deer and turkey activity with multiple tree stands already in place make this an outstanding recreational and hunting tract as well.
Shown by appointment only to pre-approved buyers or buyers providing proof of funds. Contact Spencer Flowers at (614) 648-1728 or Spencer@BuckeyeLandSales.com.
Land, Location & Investment Information
Property Facts
- 25.536+/- acres
- 0 Township Road 16-J, McArthur, OH 45651
- Vinton County, Ohio
- GPS: 39.3359, -82.5651
- Annual taxes: ~$342/yr
- No existing structures
- No active wells on property
Access & Utilities
- End-of-road location — maximum privacy
- New gravel entrance installed
- Electric available at the road
- Township road frontage
Natural Features
- Natural creek bed through property
- Rock formations and cave-like features
- Mature oak and hardwood timber
- Secluded wooded ridges and hollows
- Rolling hills with buildable ground
- Several ATV and walking trails
Recreation & Wildlife
- Strong deer and turkey activity
- Multiple tree stands in place
- Excellent habitat and cover
- 14 min to Ash Cave
- 18 min to Hocking Hills State Park
- ~1 hr 15 min to Columbus
Mineral Rights
- Seller-owned mineral rights convey
- Property originally purchased without some rights
- Contact Spencer Flowers for specifics
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Questions About This Hocking Hills Vinton County Property
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The property is approximately 18 minutes to Hocking Hills State Park and 14 minutes to Ash Cave, placing it squarely in the heart of Ohio's most popular nature tourism region. It is also approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Columbus.
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The property sits in one of the fastest-growing travel destinations in the Midwest, with thousands of visitors traveling to the Hocking Hills region year-round. The terrain naturally lends itself to multiple cabins, treehouses, or a private retreat compound. Several acres of level ground near the road allow for easy initial building, and the end-of-road location provides the maximum privacy that successful Airbnb and vacation rental guests demand.
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Electric is available at the road. A new gravel entrance has been installed. There are no active wells on the property — giving a new buyer a completely blank canvas for development. The end-of-road location ensures maximum privacy for any build-out.
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The property features 25.536 acres of scenic rolling ground with mature pockets of large oak and hardwood timber, a natural creek bed winding through the property, rock formations and cave-like features creating the classic Hocking Hills atmosphere, secluded wooded ridges and hollows, and several established ATV and walking trails throughout.
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Yes — the property has strong deer and turkey activity, multiple tree stands already in place, and excellent habitat and cover. The trail system throughout the property is ideal for hunting access as well as recreational hiking and ATV riding.
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All seller-owned mineral rights convey with the sale. Note that the property was originally purchased without some mineral rights, so not all mineral rights may be available. Contact Spencer Flowers at (614) 648-1728 for specifics on what mineral interests are conveyed.
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Annual taxes are approximately $342 per year — exceptionally low for 25+ acres of Vinton County Hocking Hills-area land with this level of development and recreational potential.
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GPS Coordinates: 39.3359, -82.5651. The property is located at 0 Township Road 16-J, McArthur, Ohio 45651, Vinton County. Use these coordinates in Google Maps to navigate directly to the site.
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Yes — the layout naturally lends itself to multiple cabins, treehouses, or a private retreat compound. Multiple natural homesite and cabin locations exist throughout the property, the terrain is ideal for spacing cabins privately for guests, and surrounding newer, high-quality homes and cabins help support long-term property value.
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Completely vacant and undeveloped Hocking Hills-area acreage with this level of privacy, natural character, and development potential is becoming increasingly difficult to find. The region draws year-round visitors for hiking, nature, and weekend getaways, creating outstanding short-term rental and cabin investment opportunities. Whether you're looking to build cabins, create a private getaway, invest in short-term rentals, or hold land in one of Ohio's fastest-growing tourism areas, this property offers the flexibility and location to make it happen.