How far are North Texas ranches from Dallas-Fort Worth?

Many North Texas ranches sit within one to two hours of Dallas-Fort Worth, which makes them popular as weekend getaways and for buyers who want to stay close to the city.

Is North Texas land good for hunting?

Yes. North Texas holds white-tailed deer, Rio Grande turkey, dove, and feral hogs, and lakes and stock tanks attract ducks in the winter. Quail hunting is also popular in the Rolling Plains to the west.

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Q: What counties are in the North Texas region?

North Texas generally includes the counties north and west of Dallas-Fort Worth up to the Red River, such as Cooke, Grayson, Denton, Wise, Parker, Jack, Montague, Palo Pinto, and Clay counties.

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Explore North Texas Ranches and Land for Sale

North Texas ranches for sale offer a mix you won’t find in the brush country: rolling Cross Timbers hills, blackland prairie, oak and pecan creek bottoms, and big water like Lake Texoma and Possum Kingdom. The region stretches from the Red River south toward Dallas-Fort Worth and west into the Rolling Plains, and includes working cattle ranches, hay meadows, horse property, and hunting land within an easy drive of the Metroplex.

Learn more about the region in Texas Parks and Wildlife’s guide to Texas ecoregions. Browse our current North Texas listings below, or call us at (833) 697-2624 and tell us what you are looking for.

Looking for something specific in North Texas? Ask us about off-market ranches and properties coming to market soon.

Whitetail and Turkey Hunting Land

Whitetail buck in Cross Timbers oak woods on North Texas hunting land

The Cross Timbers mix of oak woods, creek bottoms, and open pasture holds good numbers of white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey. Many North Texas properties also offer dove fields, feral hog hunting, and ducks on stock tanks during the winter.

Cattle and Hay Ranches

Cattle grazing on improved pasture with round hay bales in North Texas

Improved pastures of coastal Bermuda and native grasses make North Texas strong cattle country. Many ranches include cross-fencing, working pens, hay barns, and stock tanks, and qualifying land can carry an agricultural valuation for lower property taxes.

Horse Property and Equestrian Ranches

Horse barn and riding arena on a North Texas ranch

Parker County and the Weatherford area are known nationwide for cutting horses, and horse owners across North Texas look for barns, arenas, and good pasture with room to ride, all within reach of major shows and training facilities.

Lake and River Frontage

Lake shoreline with oak trees on North Texas waterfront land

Lake Texoma, Possum Kingdom, Lake Bridgeport, and the Brazos and Red rivers draw buyers who want fishing, boating, and water views. Waterfront and water-access land is limited, which keeps it in steady demand.

Land Near Dallas-Fort Worth

Rural North Texas acreage along a county road outside Dallas-Fort Worth

As the Metroplex keeps growing north and west, rural land in counties like Denton, Wise, Parker, and Cooke has drawn buyers looking for a weekend place today and long-term value tomorrow. Whether you are preserving family land or planning for the future, location near a growing metro area matters.

Homesites and Small Acreage

Homesite with oak trees and open pasture in North Texas

For buyers who want a few acres and a quiet country setting, North Texas offers homesites within an easy commute of Fort Worth, Denton, and Sherman. Deed-restricted communities help protect views and property values.

North Texas Ranches for Sale: Common Questions

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What counties are in the North Texas region?

Rolling Cross Timbers ranch land north of Dallas-Fort Worth

Country road leading to a North Texas ranch gate

Rio Grande turkey in a North Texas oak pasture

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