Summit West Ranch

The Summit West Ranch is an exceptional high-fenced hunting ranch in Schleicher County that offers a great opportunity for avid outdoorsmen and nature enthusiasts alike. The ranch hosts a variety of native and exotic game and is a perfect blend of rugged beauty, playas, lodging amenities, and ideal hunting terrain, making it a standout property in the region. Whitten Draw bisects the southeastern part of the ranch running west to east providing stunning views and creates a natural travel corridor for the wildlife as they travel to resources across the ranch. LOCATION The ranch is easily accessible on both sides of FM 408, approximately 3.8 miles off of paved Hwy 190. The ranch is 11 miles from the quaint town of Eldorado and only 56 miles from San Angelo. TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT The Summit West Ranch is located in the Eldorado Plateau with noteworthy upland depressions or playas and wet weather draws. These playas seasonally hold healthy amounts of water creating wetlands in a semi arid region. The gentle rolling topography of the ranch consists of deep soils, promoting growth of bull mesquites and native grasses. The ranch features a mix of dense mesquite cover to open areas of grass and succulents. WILDLIFE The ranch is divided by FM 408 and both pastures are high-fenced to help manage the variety of native and exotic game. The ranch hosts populations of white-tailed deer, rio grande turkey, bobwhite quail, and varmints plus exotics. Years ago the white-tailed deer herd in the eastern portion was managed more intensively and likely still benefits from those efforts. Over the years exotics have been introduced including axis deer, aoudad, sika, blackbuck and scimitar oryx. There are high-fenced pens that can be used for soft release or breeding activity to improve the wildlife herds as well. There are multiple dirt tanks that are supplemented by the water wells that offer great wing-shooting opportunities for both dove and seasonal waterfowl. AGRICULTURE The ranch has historically been grazed with cattle and benefits from internal pasture fencing and distributed water resources. IMPROVEMENTS West Side Main Home: There is a three bedroom/two bathroom hunting lodge that is fully furnished. The living room and dining area are open and provide ample space for entertaining guests and hunters. The home has central heat and air conditioning and a BBQ and picnic pavilion off the back. Bunkhouse/Barn: The 60’x40’ concrete floor metal building split between living quarters/bathroom/bunkroom and equipment storage. This building can easily be finished out to house additional guests or be used as a party barn. Working Pens: There is a set of working pens close to the bunkhouse/barn. The working pens are in good working order. Road Infrastructure: The internal roads are well kept and provide access across the ranch for easy touring to enjoy the wildlife. Other: The ranch perimeter is high fenced with the interior fencing in good condition. The southern ⅓ of the ranch is separately high-fenced from the rest of the ranch. East Side Main Home: The four bedroom and three bathroom main home is metal facade and fully furnished. The living room and dining area are open and provide ample space for entertaining guests and hunters. The home has central heat and air conditioning and the front porch has expansive views of the ranch. Bunkhouse/Barn: The 60’x40’ concrete floor metal building is two stories and split between living quarters/bathroom/kitchen/dining and a large game room or storage. This building can easily be finished out to house additional guests or a party barn. Working Pens & Barn: There is a set of working pens and three sided metal equipment barn close to the bunkhouse. The working pens are in good working order. Pila & Pool Shed: The pila next to the bunkhouse has been converted into a pool with a raised sunning deck for relaxing after a hard day of ranch work or a successful hunt. There is a metal pool shed that is currently used for storing pool toys and supplies next to the pool. Road Infrastructure: The internal roads are well kept and provide access across the ranch and an easy ride for viewing wildlife. Exotic/Deer Pens: Although not currently in use, there are several high-fenced pens on the ranch that could easily be used for cattle/horse traps or soft release/breeding pens. WATER The ranch benefits from reliable well systems consisting of six working wells supplying ample water to the two headquarters, troughs, and dirt tanks throughout the property. This feature ensures the continued health of the wildlife and supports the overall sustainability of the ranch. ELECTRICITY Electricity is in place with existing service to several areas of the ranch. MINERALS This is a surface sale only. The ranch can be purchased in its entirety or divided by either side of FM 408. See the Lasater Ranch and Hideout Ranch on our website and other marketing platforms.