64.5 Acres Riverfront Hunting Land in Southwest Virginia

Description

This 64.5-acre riverfront hunting land tract features nearly ¾ mile of river frontage along the Pigg River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Roanoke Valley. The property offers a strong combination of river access, wildlife habitat, hardwood mast, and open ground. As a result, it’s well suited for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation.

COMING SOON
Showings begin March 27 and are by appointment only. Call 540-485-5263 to schedule a time to walk the property and be among the first buyers to evaluate this rare riverfront opportunity.

Riverfront Hunting Land Along the Pigg River

The property features nearly ¾ mile of river frontage along the Pigg River, providing long stretches of private access through a scenic section of the Blue Ridge foothills.

Along this stretch of river you’ll find shallow wading areas, calm runs, deeper pools, and sections of moving water. As a result, the river offers excellent opportunities for fishing and quiet recreation along the water.

Because the property controls such a long section of river frontage, the setting offers a level of privacy and uninterrupted access that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in Southwest Virginia.

Wildlife Habitat on This Riverfront Hunting Land

This part of Southwest Virginia is well known for strong wildlife populations, and this property its between large farms and wooded acreage. As a result, the property functions as a natural wildlife travel corridor along the river.

Wildlife regularly found on the property includes:

• whitetail deer

• wild turkey

• black bear

• beaver

• small game

Wildlife sign appears throughout the property. For example, deer trails move through the timber and river bottoms, while bear sign and active beaver work can be seen along the riverbanks.

In several areas, beaver dams and downed trees line portions of the river corridor. Consequently, these areas create larger river pools and slower water, which attract both fish and wildlife.

The property also contains mast-producing hardwoods including oaks, hickories, and beech. These trees produce reliable fall food sources such as acorns, hickory nuts, and beechnuts, which are well known attractants for deer, turkey, and bear.

A selective timber harvest occurred around 2013–2015. Since then, the forest has regenerated into thick bedding cover, which now supports strong wildlife movement across the property.

Open Fields and Food Plot Potential

Approximately 8 acres of open river-bottom fields provide natural clearings along the water. In addition, these areas create excellent edge habitat where timber meets open ground.

These fields offer ideal locations for:

• food plots

• hunting setups

• camping areas

• recreational gathering spaces

Because the property combines open ground, hardwood mast, and thick bedding cover, it provides the type of habitat many landowners look for when managing wildlife on a recreational property like this.

Cabins, Recreational Pads, and Homesite Potential

The land rises gradually from the river into southern-facing wooded hillsides, creating several locations that appear well suited for:

• hunting cabins

• a private river retreat

• recreational pads

• a future homesite overlooking the property

Because of the southern exposure, these areas receive good sunlight while maintaining privacy from surrounding properties. At the same time, they still offer easy access to the river and the bottom fields.

The property is not currently enrolled in land use, giving the next owner flexibility in how the land may be used or developed.

These elevated areas provide attractive locations for cabins or homesites overlooking the property and surrounding landscape.

Shooting and Outdoor Recreation

The layout of the land—from open fields toward the wooded hillside—creates several natural areas that could support private pistol or rifle ranges with proper setup.

Because of the surrounding terrain and timber, these locations offer natural backstops and privacy, making them well suited for recreational shooting.

As a result, the property provides the type of space and seclusion many buyers look for when searching for recreational land in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Access, Terrain, and Location of This Riverfront Hunting Land

This property is easy to access and moderate to traverse. It includes open river-bottom ground as well as southern-facing wooded hillsides. As a result, the terrain offers both privacy and practical access across much of the property.

Although the setting feels private and secluded, it remains conveniently located less than 20 minutes from Rocky Mount, Virginia. There, buyers will find shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, medical services, and other everyday conveniences.

In addition, the property is well positioned within the Blue Ridge Mountains region of Southwest Virginia:

• Rocky Mount, VA – approximately 15 minutes

• Blue Ridge Parkway access (Adney Gap entrance) – approximately 25 minutes

• Roanoke, VA – approximately 40 minutes

• Greensboro, NC – approximately 1 hour 45 minutes

• Bluefield, WV – approximately 2 hours

• Bristol, TN – approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

• Richmond, VA – approximately 3 hours

Because of this location, the property offers a balance of privacy, river frontage, and access to nearby towns and regional cities. Therefore, it works well as a weekend retreat, recreational property, or riverfront hunting land in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia.

A Rare Riverfront Recreational Property

Properties that combine significant river frontage, strong wildlife habitat, open ground, and hardwood mast are becoming increasingly difficult to find in the Blue Ridge Mountains region of Southwest Virginia. In many cases, tracts like this are held within families for generations.

Whether you’re looking for:

• a hunting property

• a riverfront fishing retreat

• or a private recreational getaway

This riverfront hunting land offers the natural features and setting to make it possible.

Showings begin March 27, 2026 and are by appointment only.
Call 540-485-5263 to schedule a time to walk the property and be among the first buyers to evaluate the opportunity.