About This Property
Blue Frio River Ranch is a one-of-a-kind 70 acre live-water
property located just 1.5 miles north of Leakey, Texas. With both
sides of the West Frio River running through the ranch, this
offering blends historic charm, natural beauty, and year-round
recreational enjoyment into one cohesive legacy property. From its
deep cultural roots and historical Indian artifacts, to its
exceptional river access and turn-key infrastructure, this is one
of the premier offerings in the Frio River Valley. The ranch
is ideally situated along County Road 336, just one mile from the
Leakey Airport and twelve miles from Garner State Park, making the
ranch accessible from anywhere in the country. Its location in the
heart of the scenic Frio Canyon provides easy access to popular
Hill Country destinations like Leakey, Concan, and Camp Wood.
You'll find live music, dancing, and steak dinners just minutes
away at House Pasture, while the Frio River's renowned tubing,
swimming, and kayaking stretches are close at hand. The ranch is
also positioned within comfortable driving distance of several
major cities, including San Antonio at 102 miles, Kerrville at 67
miles, and Uvalde at 42 miles. The landscape is a signature display
of Hill Country beauty. Towering pecans, ancient live oaks,
sycamores, and cedar elms blanket the property, creating a peaceful
and shaded environment. The terrain transitions between open
pastures and wooded sections, with multi-acre paddocks ranging from
three to six acres designed for efficient land use. Natural seep
springs meander across the ranch, flowing into the West Frio River
and adding to both the aesthetic and ecological value. The
elevation, vegetation, and water features all come together to
create a property that is not only functional, but visually
stunning. The centerpiece of the property is its incredible
stretch of the West Frio River. With more than 1,000 feet of both
banks under ownership, the river here is spring-fed and crystal
clear-often described as the Caribbean of the Hill Country. The
riverbed features smooth limestone, deep emerald pools, and gently
flowing rapids. The water remains clear year-round, making it ideal
for swimming, fly fishing, floating, and relaxing under the shade
of mature Pecan trees. A naturally formed gravel beach area creates
the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining, cookouts, or quiet
reflection. In addition to the river, multiple seep springs run
throughout the property, adding to the overall water supply and
enhancing the natural environment. Importantly, this stretch of
river has shown resilience during recent flood events, with no
reported damage to its banks or surrounding infrastructure. With
two water wells, over 1,000 feet of West Frio River frontage, and
multiple spring-fed seeps, the 70-acre Blue Frio River Ranch stands
as one of the most abundantly watered properties of its size in the
entire Texas Hill Country. The ranch includes the
original West Pasture home, built in the 1960s as part of the
historic Culpepper Equestrian Ranch. This 1,600 square foot
residence features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a large
central living space that is both functional and inviting.
Additional structures include an eight-stall horse barn, a detached
400 square foot office or guest suite with a half bath, and a full
bed and bathroom. Two water wells supply strategically all
improvements on the ranch, and the property is cross-fenced with
improved ranch roads and strategically placed wildlife feeders.
Everything has been thoughtfully laid out to make the ranch fully
operational and ready to enjoy from day one, whether your focus is
fishing and recreation, livestock or wildlife, or relaxing in the
most beautiful part of Texas. Wildlife frequently observed on
the property includes whitetail deer, axis deer, fallow, blackbuck
antelope, Aoudad sheep, wild hogs, turkey, and dove.
Phone: 425-283-2930
Address: 335 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017