Catarosa Ranch
The Catarosa Ranch is approximately 1,152 acres of high-fenced, prime hunting land located in the heart of the famed Golden Triangle in Dimmit County, Texas. Formerly known as the Whataburger Ranch, it boasts a diverse landscape of native brush and is noted for its rich collection of Native American artifacts. The property features a stunning lodge, approximately 7,000 sq. ft., perched on the highest point of the ranch, offering scenic views of a nearby lake and a 20-acre pivot/food plot. The large back porch provides an ideal setting to relax in the evenings while observing the abundant wildlife.
LOCATION:
The Catarosa Ranch is situated at 1983 FM 2688 in Catarina, TX, with approximately 2 miles of paved frontage along Hwy 2688, near the intersection of Hwy 83. The ranch is conveniently located about a 20-minute drive from Carrizo Springs, TX, and 1 hour and 45 minutes from San Anto...
The Catarosa Ranch is situated at 1983 FM 2688 in Catarina, TX, with approximately 2 miles of paved frontage along Hwy 2688, near the intersection of Hwy 83. The ranch is conveniently located about a 20-minute drive from Carrizo Springs, TX, and 1 hour and 45 minutes from San Antonio, TX.
WILDLIFE:
The Catarosa Ranch is home to a variety of native South Texas game species, including whitetail deer and blackbuck antelope. The ranch also supports a healthy population of quail, with both blue quail and bobwhites present. The property features a deer barn with 8 handling rooms and pens, which previously housed up to 300 deer, although it is not currently in active use. Additionally, there are 5 feed stations providing protein and cottonseed to sustain the wildlife.
IMPROVEMENTS:
The Catarosa Ranch features a variety of well-maintained improvements, beginning with a well-built road from the front gate leading to the main compound. The compound includes:
- Two homes, both with irrigated lawns.
- A 3,200 sq. ft. shop/horse barn.
- Extensive deer barn facilities.
- Three feed bins with the largest being 18 tons.
- A 20-acre, 4-stand pivot irrigation system.
- A skeet shooting range located between the two homes.
Main Lodge:
- +/-7,000 sq. ft. with 6 bedrooms and 6.5 baths.
- Outfitted with Wolf commercial kitchen equipment, and most necessary furnishings, all of which will convey.
- Includes a walk-in cooler with a rail system and a large back porch with a fire pit.
Second Home:
- +/-2,600 sq. ft., with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.
- Features an upstairs playroom and a downstairs classroom.
- The backyard includes a saltwater pool with a cabana and cooking area.
Shop/Horse Barn:
- Approximately 3,200 sq. ft., with a cement floor.
- Includes a two-story apartment with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.
- Features horse stalls and large pens on the backside.
Deer Barn:
- Equipped with air conditioning, an apartment, office, restroom, and shower.
- Contains 8 handling rooms.
- The original 20 deer pens, which once housed up to 300 deer, have been modified into about 14 pens. Most pens are acre in size, with some ranging from 5-6 acres.
MINERALS AND WATER:
The Catarosa Ranch is being offered as a surface only sale. There is only one pad site along the highway, which is fenced out, ensuring no oilfield traffic on the property.
The ranch is well-supplied with water, featuring a 600 GPM Carrizo well equipped with a 125-horsepower submersible pump and three-phase electricity. Additional water infrastructure includes:
- Two 20,000-gallon storage tanks at the house.
- A 20-acre, 4-stand pivot irrigation system.
- Four surface tanks, all connected by water lines made of either 6 PVC or black poly tubing.
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