Waterfront Retreat
Property Details
Status:
For Sale
Acreage:
136.5600
Price:
$650,000.00
Address:
Cave in Rock, IL 62919
County:
Price Per Acre:
$4,759.81
Property Type:
Kyle Finnie: Real Estate Broker
136-acre fishing, boating, camping, hunting and income-producing retreat. This waterfront acreage is an historic settlement and fishing village with direct access to the Ohio River. It lies adjacent to Saline Island which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Saline Island, also known as Johnson Island, was the access point for incursion into Illinois during the Civil War.
Main cabin is 2 bedroom, one renovated bathroom and has storage sheds adjacent. There are 40 rental cabins and 17 camp sites with 50-amp service, water hookups and dump station. There is electricity, city water, and fiberoptic internet as well as gravel road system through property. Room for more camp spots possible.
This beautiful and secluded property has over 100 acres of wooded acreage and fields providing deer, turkey and other small game hunting opportunities. This property is located near one of the most scenic nature attractions in southern IL, Cave-in-Rock State Park. Sitting atop high bluffs overlooking the river, the 55 foot-wide cave is an historic landmark to the Ohio River. Additionally, Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock, Pounds Hollow, Iron Furnace, Dixon Springs State Park, Bell Smith Springs and many more attractions are short drives from this property. In addition, there are ample opportunities for hiking and horse riding nearby. Elizabethtown, which is about 10 miles away, is the eastern trail head to the 160 mile River to River Trail providing access to the most scenic nature spots in southern Illinois.
This piece is a premium recreational property. If your are looking for an income-producing opportunity, this property provides endless possibilities for campground, outfitting, kayak rental, and much more. However, if you're looking for a peaceful and secluded area for yourself, you will enjoy a true natural and recreational haven. Current rental income information available upon request.