Status: Available for Sale

836 Acres Cielo Lake Ranch
South Texas Ranch for Sale in Maverick County, Texas

  • Region: South Texas
  • County: Maverick
  • Location: 0 FM 1021, El Indio, Texas, 78860
  • Size: 836 Acres ($3,888/acre)

Key Property Features

  • Home on Property
  • Hunting
  • Water on Property

Ranch Description

This exceptional turn-key South Texas ranch offers a rare combination of luxury improvements, premier wildlife, outstanding water resources and year-round recreation. Maverick County is known for producing large whitetail deer and this property lives up to that reputation. The paved access, 15+/- acre lake and overall great ranch infrastructure add to the features that allow this ranch to be immediately enjoyed from day one.  

Improvements on the Ranch

The centerpiece of the improvements is the well-thought-out main house, which sits overlooking the impressive 15+/- acres lake. The house consists of five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area designed for comfort and entertainment. The spacious covered back porch has a stone fireplace, full walk-up bar, and steps leading directly to the lakes edge, creating an ideal setting for entertaining guests. Additional amenities include a private office just off the kitchen and a mudroom conveniently located at the entrance from the two-vehicle carport. A short walk from the main house is the 3,600+/- s.f. insulated barn with double roll top doors, a game cleaning area with a walk-in cooler, shop with a/c, and a one bedroom one bathroom guest cabin. There are 8 executive blinds, 16 protein feeders, and 18 corn feeders. The perimeter of the property is high-fenced.   

*A detailed list of non-realty items that can be conveyed is available upon request.* 

Water Summary

The ranch is very well watered, offering eight different bodies of water, with the largest being the 15+/- acre main lake. All the ponds and the lake have been impressively engineered to catch substantial amounts of runoff during times of rainfall. There is a Maverick County irrigation canal that traverses the ranch and can be used to keep the ponds and lake full when water is available from the canal. Water for the improvements is sourced from the lake, filtered through a treatment system, and distributed to all structures on the ranch. 

Vegetation and Terrain

The ranch offers an exceptional mix of native South Texas brush and habitat that supports an abundance of trophy-class wildlife. Several tillable fields are currently utilized as food plots and provide excellent opportunities for viewing and hunting game. The brush species includes guajillo, granjeno, guayacan, blackbrush, whitebrush, prickly pear, huisache, tasajillo, and mesquite, among other species. The rolling terrain provides scenic long-range views from multiple locations throughout the property. 

Wildlife on the Property

The wildlife on this ranch has been intenselymanagedand improvedsince 2018. The whitetail deer herd is very impressive having several bucks scoring over 200 inches B&C and many more in the 180 to 190 range. Along with the whitetail are trophyAxis and Black Buck. This ranch also offers exceptional dove and quail hunting along with turkey in the spring. The main lake has been stocked with F1 trophy hybrid bass and is home to large numbers of migrating waterfowlin the fall and winter months. There are 4 laser leveled duck marches that can be filled with the canal when water is available or from rain water. 

Minerals

Surface sale only. No production on the property. 

Taxes

Wildlife Exempt

Location Directions

The ranch has paved frontage on FM 1021 and located 9.5+/- miles S of El Indo, 28+/- miles S of Eagle Pass, 150+/- miles SW of San Antonio, 211+/- miles W of Corpus Christi,  230+/- miles SW of Austin and 345+/- miles SW of Houston. 

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About Robert Dullnig

Premier Texas Ranch Broker

With deep roots in South Texas, Robert Dullnig is a third-generation rancher from a family long committed to land stewardship. With 27 years of experience in ranch real estate, he has represented the sale of more than 550 properties and 921,657 acres totaling over $2.5 billion in transactions. Consistently recognized among the industry’s top producers — including being named the #1 farm and ranch agent by the San Antonio Business Journal since 2020 — Robert brings unmatched market knowledge, discretion, and expertise to every transaction. Contact us today for an exclusive tour of this property and discover why clients trust him for Texas ranch real estate.

About the South Texas Region in Texas

South Texas ranch country is defined by dense mesquite, thorny brush, and legendary whitetail genetics. Spanning Uvalde, Frio, and Medina Counties, these properties are home to trophy bucks, dove-filled skies, and year-round wildlife activity. Many feature senderos, high-fenced perimeters, and strong water sources — ideal for serious hunting operations or cattle ranches. With easy access from San Antonio and Corpus Christi, South Texas offers seclusion without isolation. Browse premier listings with Dullnig Ranches. Inquire now to secure your legacy in the heart of Texas brush country.

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