487 Acres Near Daniel Boone National Forest in Lee County

This versatile 487 +/- acre property near Ida May in Lee County, Kentucky, offers an uncommon combination of extensive access, existing infrastructure, blue-line streams, diverse terrain, and large recreational acreage and development potential, all located less than 2 miles from Daniel Boone National Forest to the west and a short drive from the Red River Gorge to the north. The property has approximately 3,000 feet of frontage along KY 587 on the southern boundary with two gated entrances, approximately 2,500 feet of blacktop frontage along KY 399 at the northern boundary with a gated entrance, plus an approximately 1,600-foot easement providing additional access from Hamilton Ridge Road into the western portion of the property. This massive tract of land has approximately 2,300 feet of Duck Fork Creek crossing the northern portion before joining Sturgeon Creek near the northwest corner. In comparison, approximately 3,800 feet of Willis Branch Creek runs through the central part of the property, providing more than a mile of combined blue-line streams. Elevations range from approximately 628 feet along the creek to 1,080 feet at the highest point, with a diverse mix of creek bottoms, wooded ridges, large, flatter ridges and plateau areas, hollows, drainages, and rugged, gorge-like terrain. Several miles of established trails and internal roads provide access throughout the property, with an extensive drivable road system serving the southern acreage and improvements. Two 30x50 metal pole-barn-style buildings with lean-tos feature concrete floors, full utilities, and climate-controlled living space, while multiple smaller structures provide additional storage and other uses. The property also has three recently installed, separate septic systems and underground electrical lines extending through a substantial portion of the southeastern area of the property. A recently drilled well is present but provides only non-potable water at this time. The varied terrain, creek corridors, mature timber stands, and numerous habitat transitions provide opportunities for hunting, wildlife management, hiking, ATV riding, and other outdoor recreational activities. At the same time, le the nearby Daniel Boone National Forest expands those recreational opportunities into the surrounding area. Beyond recreation, the combination of nearly 5,500 feet of blacktop frontage on two state highways, multiple access points, substantial usable ridge and plateau ground, existing buildings, utilities, septic systems, internal roads, and nearly 500 contiguous acres creates potential for residential, cabin,n or recreational development, subject to applicable regulations and site evaluations. This property offers the scale and natural features of a large Eastern Kentucky recreational Mecca while providing existing infrastructure, multiple access options, and proximity to Daniel Boone National Forest.