17.45 Acres — Wooded Hunting & Recreational Property with Creek Bottom, Mature Timber & Build Potential at the End of Wayne Lane
Located in scenic Gallia County at the end of Wayne Lane — a quiet dead-end road just off the desirable Cherry Ridge Road — this 17.45± acre wooded tract offers a unique opportunity for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and those looking to build a private home in the country. This property lays out big and delivers the total package: mature timber, an amazing creek bottom loaded with deer trails, natural funnels, beautiful views, and genuine end-of-the-lane privacy.
The timber is primarily large, mature poplar along with several other species. The forest floor has an abundance of natural browse and thick cover that deer and turkey prefer for bedding and daily movement. The creek bottom is a deer magnet — natural terrain funnels between the ridges and the flat bottom create predictable whitetail movement all season long, making stand placement straightforward.
Despite its privacy, the property is conveniently located — 15 minutes from Gallipolis, minutes from Rio Grande, approximately 5 miles from the historic Bob Evans Farm, and 25-30 minutes from Wayne National Forest. Whether you're looking for a private hunting retreat, a recreational getaway, or a secluded location to build your dream home, this Gallia County property offers outstanding value in one of the most desirable areas of southern Ohio.
Timber, Terrain, Wildlife & Location
General
- 17.45+/- acres, Gallia County, Ohio
- Address: 0 Wayne Lane, Thurman, OH 45685
- Parcel ID: 02400112000
- GPS: 38.87995, -82.4114
- Annual taxes approx. $200/year
- Located at the end of Wayne Lane
- Just off Cherry Ridge Road
- Utilities close by for development
Timber, Terrain & Wildlife
- Entirely wooded — 100% timber
- Mature timber — mainly large poplar + other species
- Open stand with thick forest floor browse and cover
- Amazing flat creek bottom throughout
- Creek bottom loaded with deer trails
- Natural terrain funnels — ideal stand placement
- Excellent whitetail deer hunting
- Great turkey hunting potential
- Beautiful scenic views throughout the property
Build Potential
- Several potential wooded build sites
- Utilities close by for future development
- Suitable for home, cabin, or recreational retreat
- Excellent privacy — end of dead-end lane
Location & Nearby
- Rio Grande — minutes away
- Rio Grande College — minutes away
- Historic Bob Evans Farms — ~5 miles
- Gallipolis — ~15 minutes
- Jackson — ~30 minutes
- Wayne National Forest — 25–30 minutes
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Questions About This Gallia County Property
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The property is entirely wooded with a beautiful open stand of mature timber made up mainly of large poplar, along with several other species. The forest floor has an abundance of natural browse and thick cover — exactly the understory that deer and turkey prefer for bedding, feeding, and daily movement. This is mature, established timber that creates a quality hunting environment right now.
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The creek bottom is one of the standout features of this property — it is loaded with deer trails. The combination of dense cover, flat ground, and natural terrain creates predictable deer movement all season long. Natural funnels between the ridgelines and the flat creek bottom make stand placement straightforward. This is the kind of bottom-ground hunting setup that serious whitetail hunters specifically seek out when buying land.
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Yes. The property sits at the end of Wayne Lane, a quiet dead-end road just off the desirable Cherry Ridge Road. This is genuine end-of-the-lane privacy — no through traffic, no neighbors passing by. It's one of the most private setups available at this price point in Gallia County.
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Wayne National Forest is 25-30 minutes away, offering hundreds of thousands of acres of additional public hunting and recreation. Properties in this part of Gallia County benefit from deer and turkey that travel between private and public ground. You also gain access to hiking trails, ATV areas, and camping options well beyond your own acreage.
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Yes — the layout of the property offers several potential home, cabin, or retreat building sites with beautiful views and plenty of privacy. Utilities are close by for future development. Contact Gallia County for specific permitting requirements and utility connection details.
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Annual taxes are approximately $200 per year — among the lowest you'll find for a wooded hunting property of this size in southern Ohio. Parcel ID is 02400112000. GPS coordinates: 38.87995, -82.4114. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify with the Gallia County Auditor.
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Gallipolis is approximately 15 minutes away with full shopping, dining, and medical amenities. Rio Grande is just minutes away, as is Rio Grande College. The historic Bob Evans Farm is approximately 5 miles from the property. Jackson is about 30 minutes away. This is a genuinely convenient rural location in one of the most desirable areas of southern Ohio.
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Call or text Ohio Land Pro David Lusk directly at (740) 288-5222 or email David@BuckeyeLandSales.com. Showings are strictly by appointment only. Preapproval or proof of funds is required prior to scheduling a private showing.