Ozark County
Forvis Ranch – Legacy Land Near Gainesville, Missouri
000 County Road 803 Gainesville, MO 65655
Description
Welcome to Forvis Ranch, a rare and commanding land offering located north of Gainesville, Missouri, with access from County Road 803 and a second access via County Road 831. Encompassing 2407+/- acres of contiguous vacant land, this ranch reflects the meaning behind its name — Forvis, representing vision, foresight, and thoughtful stewardship of the land.
Positioned in a highly sought-after section of the Missouri Ozarks, Forvis Ranch is located near Bull Shoals Lake, North Fork Lake, the White River, and the renowned Glade Top Trail, in the Mark Twain National Forest. This location places the ranch at the center of some of southern Missouri’s most respected recreational landscapes while maintaining privacy and scale rarely found in single-ownership properties.
The land showcases classic Ozark character with massive ridges rolling into sweeping valleys, offering dramatic elevation changes, long-range views, and a true sense of openness. Large open areas are scattered throughout the ranch, allowing flexibility for pasture, riding areas, camping locations, or wildlife habitat improvements, while timbered ridges and draws create natural structure and diversity.
Water features anchor the ranch. Multiple ponds are distributed across the property, along with approximately 0.4 miles of Barren Fork live water creek, supporting wildlife and enhancing the land’s natural balance. These resources reinforce the guiding principle — caring for the land today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
Internal trails follow the natural contours of the terrain, making Forvis Ranch well-suited for hunting, horseback riding, off-road 4-wheeling recreation, hiking, and primitive camping. Whether owned as a private retreat, an outdoor entrepreneurial venture, corporate recreational headquarters, or a long-term land investment, this is more than land alone. Forvis Ranch is a long-term vision — a place where recreation, conservation, and legacy ownership come together in the heart of the Ozarks. The Utecht Land Team is excited to introduce you to this amazing property. Give us a call today.
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- Forvis Ranch: 2407+/- acres of contiguous vacant land
- Located near Glade Top Trail and Mark Twain National Forest
- Close to Bull Shoals Lake, North Fork Lake, and the White River
- Multiple ponds and approx. 0.4 miles of Barren Fork Creek
- Many outdoor entrepreneurial possibilities.
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