Near Fort Hunter Ligget Lockwood, CA 93426

Discover a rare opportunity to own a piece of history in southern Monterey County. This open land, once a cherished retreat for three friends who used it for hunting, now awaits its next chapter. To reach the property, you’ll cross through Fort Hunter Ligget, with granted permission for access. Th...e land tells a story of camaraderie and adventure, marked by the remnants of a small cabin destroyed by fire decades ago. Iron bed-springs, an old stovepipe, and a metal tabletop remain as echoes of the past. Although the El Peoho Creek is not on the property and runs approximately parallel to the property, there are tales of a natural spring once flowing from the properties hillside, funneled through a pipe to fill the old barrel at the cabin. While it’s unclear if the spring still runs, the potential for renewal is there. The access road is overgrown, yet still discernible, leading to the clearing where the cabin once stood. Surrounded on three sides by Fort Hunter Ligget, the property offers seclusion and a unique connection to nature. I'm told the western boundary nearly meets the Nacimiento River near where the El Peoho Creek ties in was once known as Little Oak Flat, home to a purported year-round pond teeming with bass. A hike to the top promises stunning views, making this la Continue reading