Triple Creek West
St Clair County, Alabama⁞910± ACRES
High Quality Recreational property with Some of the Best Trophy whitetail deer habitat in Alabama, Enormous Mature Oaks with spring fed creek bottoms, and exceptional, high quality improvements!
- 910+/- acre Acre High Quality Recreational Property St. Clair County, Alabama
- Renowned Wildlife & Habitat:
- Exceptionally well managed for trophy whitetail deer, turkey, and upland bird hunting
- Pheasant Tower and cottontail rabbit habitat area
- Professionally managed 1.8 acre pond
- 1.6 miles of Hearthstone Creek and 2.3 miles of smaller creeks
- Clear flowing water, rolling topography, massive hardwoods, white oak, & exceptional deer and turkey habitat.
- Numerous springs
- Bobwhite Lodge: 2,400 sq ft lodge with wrap-around porch overlooking pond
- Foyer with a sitting area with fireplace, four-bedroom suite, and a large great room with sitting area, pool table, dining area, and kitchen
- Covey Cabin: 1,750 sq ft 3BR/2BA guest cabin
- Guide Quarters: Large garage with a small suite for a guide or manager
- Clays Range: 8-machine, 5-stand clay system, fully lighted with stadium lights
- Putting Green: Artificial with 3 tee boxes
- New, Steel Enclosed Equipment Barn & another Equipment Barn • Picnic Pavillon
- Elevations Changes of 180 feet
- Equipment
- Located 30 - 35 miles from Birmingham just a short drive from I-20 East
- 40 minutes to Birmingham's commercial airport and 23 minutes to a private jet airport
- The majority of the property is protected by a Conservation Easement (allows for one additional 10 acre building envelope)
World class deer and turkey habitat with some quail components and Meticulously Designed for sharing the ultimate Outdoor Experience with Others…
Triple Creek West is an exceptionally improved 910 +/- acre high quality recreational property particularly noted for one of the oldest mixed pine and upland hardwood forests left in Alabama. The whitetail deer and wild turkey hunting is phenomenal. The combination of architecture, amenities and facilities makes this one exceptional place to entertain friends and family.
Triple Creek West is originally part of the legendary 3,650± acre Triple Creek Plantation; the property was carefully curated by visionary landowner Kevin Stump. His dream was to restore and enhance the land, creating one of the South’s most desirable recreational properties. With expert management and strategic land planning, Triple Creek West now stands as a premier destination for deer and turkey hunting, while offering vast potential for expanded quail habitat development.
“The creek bottoms and ancient hardwood lined bottoms are what bow hunting dreams are made of.” - Jon Kohler
“In my career I see landowners that can develop great habitat and landowners that excel at developing great architecture. Very few times do I see someone that’s great at both. This property has both.” - Jon Kohler
The story of Triple Creek has been profound, but it wasn’t until 2017 that a new chapter began to unfold. Kevin Stump, a man with a dream set his sights on something extraordinary. He envisioned not only expanding the plantation, but reintroducing the bobwhite quail and curating a world-class wing-shooting property. With Kevin’s hard work and determination, his vision came to fruition. From the architecture of the land to the thoughtfully designed habitat, roads, and ponds. Every inch of Triple Creek was mapped out with the outdoor experience in mind, and more importantly, for sharing that experience with others.
“One man's vision, the team he put together as he created one of the finest high quality recreational properties in the South.” - Jon Kohler
“From an elevated pheasant tower, to a putting green to shooting pavilion everything about this place is designed for friends and family to enjoy God’s great outdoors together.” - Jon Kohler.
Triple Creek West’s landscape is nothing short of breathtaking. Featuring 3.9 miles of clear-flowing creeks and 180 foot elevation change, the topography is reminiscent of Smokey Mountains National Park, but much better managed. Towering white oaks, lush hardwood stands, and winding waterways create a visually stunning backdrop for outdoor recreation.
In addition to its hunting opportunities, the property offers year-round recreational activities, including a professionally managed fish ponds, an 8-machine, 5-stand clay shooting range, and an artificial putting green. Whether it's a morning spent hunting in the woods, an afternoon on the water, or an evening around the lodge’s grand fireplace, Triple Creek West delivers a complete sporting lifestyle.
The accommodations at Triple Creek West seamlessly blend rustic charm with modern comfort. The Bobwhite Lodge is 2,400 square feet with a wrap-around porch with sweeping water views. It serves as the perfect retreat after a day in the field. It features a foyer with a sitting area with fireplace, four-bedroom suite, and a large great room with sitting area, pool table, dining area, and kitchen. With a keen eye for detail, the stone foundation veneer of the Bobwhite Lodge came from fieldstone, hand-selected by the landowner and sourced directly from the property.
Approximately 150 yards from the hunting lodge is the Covey Cabin, a cozy 1,750 square foot three-bedroom, two-bathroom guest cabin. Additional accommodation includes the Guide Quarters, a large garage with a small suite for a guide or manager and an excellent place to meet prior to the hunt. These thoughtfully designed structures ensure that every guest enjoys the perfect balance of comfort and adventure.
Additional improvements include an enclosed steel barn and a large equipment barn for storage and maintenance of gear and machinery.
Like many of the country’s best recreational properties, this one too is protected by a conservation easement. The conservation easement allows about anything one wants to do to enjoy a high quality recreational property. There are two building envelopes allowing additional structures.
“I sell a lot of conservation easement properties, and my own place, Lick Skillet, has two different land trusts protecting it. It's commonplace now for a property with this level of investment in habitat restoration to be preserved rather than developed. This easement is extremely favorable, ensuring this property will never be turned into a subdivision.” – Jon Kohler
Few properties offer the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience like Triple Creek West. Just 35 miles from Birmingham, this property is easily accessible while maintaining complete privacy. Located only a short drive from I-20 East with restaurants and shopping are just minutes away. Birmingham’s commercial airport is just 40 minutes away and a private jet airport is 23 minutes away.
“This property is unique to other plantations in that its location also offers all of the benefits, restaurants, and entertainment of one of the South’s finest cities.” - Jon Kohler
What makes this property stand apart is its exceptional wildlife habitat, water, and its perfectly combined functionality and usability for its guests. This is a turnkey sporting property that was thoughtfully planned with every amenity and is ready to step in and enjoy today.
Triple Creek West is more than just a property—it’s a legacy of conservation, outdoor adventure, and timeless Southern hospitality. With an unbeatable combination of world-class hunting, breathtaking landscapes, and exceptional amenities, this sporting retreat is truly turnkey and ready to enjoy today.
“What Kevin Stump and his team of advisors have created here is truly exceptional. This is perhaps the perfect example of what can happen when great habitat is combined with capital, knowledge, and vision, and it’s all executed perfectly.” – Jon Kohler
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Jason has been assisting landowners for the last 28 years in Georgia and South Carolina obtain achievements the owners did not realize were possible. His degree in Biology from Georgia Southern stemmed from the desire to know how things in nature work. His plantation roots began at just 16 years old outside of Albany, GA and the last 20 years were spent in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. His entire career has been spent developing a global approach to plantation management. That plan included sales. Sales is in Jason’s blood- his mom had a 45-year career as a real estate broker. After college, he chose to pursue his passion of making properties great. In 2011, Jason sold his first plantation. Since then, he has assisted buyers and sellers with over $20 million in sales while most of that time working as a full-time General Manager of a large Lowcountry plantation. Today, he is committed to using his unique skill set and experience to guide landowners through the many challenges of plantation ownership.
Bruce Ratliff is a retired elected official (Property Appraiser Taylor County). Bruce brings years of experience in ad valorem tax knowledge. His property tax background gives JKA Associates & clients a unique insight into the complicated tax process. Bruce held several positions in the Florida Association of Property Appraisers, including member of the Board of Directors, President, Vice-President and Secretary, and served on the Agricultural & Legislative Committees for the Association. The real estate business has been part of Bruce’s life since childhood. His mother, Shirley Ratliff owned Professional Realty of Perry, Florida and his father, Buster owned Ratliff Land Surveying which Bruce was General Manager of before his political career.
Hailing from a long line of outdoorsmen, Tim learned a great deal from his father and grandfather. He saw first-hand what it means to be a good land steward. He believes land is so much more than a place to hunt, fish, and grow timber or crops. “It’s an identity, a resting place, a safe haven and a way of life, said Tim.” Tim’s family ties to Alabama run deep. During his grandfather’s first term, Governor James was responsible for signing into law Alabama’s first state duck stamp which helped to ensure funding for the procurement, development, and preservation of wetlands for migratory waterfowl habitat. He also established Alabama’s lifetime hunting license, so it is no surprise that Tim is an avid outdoorsman with a keen eye as to how best to improve habitat for the greater good of its wildlife.
With Madison County roots, Lori grew up on her family farm at Pettis Springs along the historic Aucilla River. A love of the land was instilled in Lori very early on by her father who was a local farmer. Lori understands the importance of good land stewardship and has witnessed first-hand how her own father, a former 2-term member of the Florida House of Representatives whose district encompassed many rural counties of the Red Hills Plantation Region, with a little bit of sweat equity, so lovingly worked their own family land. These are core values she carries with her today, and nothing gives her more personal satisfaction than to represent some of the south’s best land stewards.
Cole’s dedication to land management lies in his family roots. As a fourth-generation timber expert, Cole’s earliest memories were spent with his father managing timber investments. With a degree in Food Resource Economics from the University of Florida, Cole is the epitome of an up-and-coming leader. He grew up with a hands-on approach to learning land management and conservation and has spent the last 15 years learning every angle of the real estate and forest industry. Cole is a member of the Florida Forestry Association, Red Hills Quail Forever, Southeastern Wood Producers Association and he uses this platform as an advocate for landowners and their land investments. His family has dedicated the past 60 years to providing landowners in North Florida and South Georgia with professional land management services focused on improving and protecting one’s forestland and wildlife investment. In fact, their family business, M.A. Rigoni, Inc., was one of the first to introduce whole tree chipping to the Red Hills Region.
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