Somerset County
Recreational Land With Whites Creek Frontage
0 Listenburg Road Confluence, PA 15424
Description
Nestled in the rolling hills of southwestern Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands, this recreational parcel offers a compelling combination of waterway frontage, reliable road access, and natural surroundings that draw outdoor enthusiasts across all seasons.
The defining feature of this property is Whites Creek, which runs throughout the entire length of the land. Whites Creek has been classified by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection as a High Quality Cold Water Fishery stream, and it serves as a tributary to the Casselman River. That designation reflects the stream's consistently clean, cold water and its ability to sustain both wild and stocked fish populations. Whites Creek supports a healthy population of wild trout, particularly in its upper stretches, and it does not attract the heavy fishing pressure that other stocked streams in the region typically see, especially after opening day. For those who value a quieter, more secluded fishing and recreation experience, this is a meaningful distinction.
Adding to the water resources on the property is Beckets Run, a feeder stream that also traverses the land. Having two named waterways present on a single parcel provides additional habitat diversity, expanded creek frontage, and a broader range of seasonal recreational interest throughout the year.
Access is straightforward and well-established. The property borders a state road on two sides, offering reliable legal entry from multiple points and removing the uncertainty that can come with landlocked parcels or private road arrangements. This dual road frontage is a practical asset for anyone intending to use the land on a regular or seasonal basis.
The setting is well-suited for a variety of recreational uses. The land can accommodate a small camp structure or a parked camper, making it a functional base for weekend getaways and seasonal outdoor activities without requiring a large development commitment. The Whites Creek watershed drains part of the southern slope of Mount Davis, and the surrounding region is characterized by forested hillsides and creek valley terrain. Pittsburgh Quarterly The property also falls within the Pennsylvania Audubon Society's Winding Ridge Forest Block Important Bird Area, a designation that reflects the quality of habitat for forest interior birds, riparian birds, and Neotropical migrants such as Louisiana waterthrush, wood thrush and scarlet tanager.
Nearby recreational opportunities include the middle Youghiogheny River, Laurel Hill Creek, Meadow Run, and the Casselman River, which supports both stocked trout and smallmouth bass, all within a short drive of the property. The town of Confluence lies approximately 5 miles to the northwest, Addison is roughly 3 to 4 miles away, and Ursina is a short drive to the north. The broader area sits approximately 30 miles west-northwest of Cumberland, Maryland and approximately 30 miles east-northeast of Morgantown, West Virginia, placing the property within reasonable reach of several regional population centers. The borough of Somerset, the county seat, is approximately 30 miles to the north and provides full services, dining, and lodging.
Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to own and foster such an important stretch of waterway.
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Big Game, Fish, Creek/Spring, Wetlands, Seller's Mineral Rights Convey
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- Whites Creek, a PA DEP-designated High Quality Cold Water Fishery, runs the full length of the property
- A large portion of the property falls within the 100-year FEMA Floodplain
- Beckets Run, a feeder stream, also traverses the property, providing two named waterways on the parcel
- State road frontage on two sides, offering reliable and convenient access
- Located in the Laurel Highlands within the Casselman River watershed
- Within the Pennsylvania Audubon Society's Winding Ridge Forest Block Important Bird Area
- Suitable for placement of a small camp structure or camper for seasonal recreational use
- Wild and stocked trout present in Whites Creek; diverse bird and wildlife habitat throughout
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