201 Acres of Premier Sandhills Hunting Property with Year-Round Water

Premier Hunting • Grazing • Recreation • Investment Imagine owning your own secluded piece of the Nebraska Sandhills—a place where trophy whitetails roam, a crystal-clear spring-fed creek winds through the property year-round, and the only sounds you'll hear are songbirds, the occasional turkey, and the breeze across the prairie. Located just outside Johnstown, Nebraska, this exceptional 201-acre property offers an increasingly rare combination of productive pasture, outstanding wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and income potential. Property Highlights: - 201± total acres - Approximately 132 acres of fenced pasture, currently leased for cattle grazing - Annual CRP income of approximately $2,200 - Year-round creek fed directly from the Ogallala Aquifer - Entire property is fenced, with fencing currently maintained by the grazing tenant - Excellent combination of rolling grassland, wooded draws, and scenic canyon terrain - A Hunter's Paradise For serious hunters, this property offers exceptional wildlife habitat. The creek, canyons, and natural cover create ideal travel corridors connecting to the nearby Niobrara River ecosystem. Wildlife regularly seen on the property includes: - Trophy whitetail deer - Wild turkey - Sharp-tailed grouse - Coyotes - Bobcats - Mountain lions Following the recent regional wildfire, surrounding properties experienced extensive burn damage while this property sustained only minimal impact and no fence loss. Since then, wildlife activity has increased noticeably, making this property an attractive refuge for deer. Mature bucks in the 8- to 10-point class are frequently observed. Ready to Enjoy: The current owners have begun construction of a 20' × 16' elevated cabin site, providing an excellent starting point for your future hunting cabin or weekend retreat. The property also includes: - Outhouse - Fire pit - Multiple excellent camping locations Whether you're spending opening weekend in a blind, enjoying a quiet evening around the fire, or simply escaping city life, the groundwork has already been started. Recreation Beyond the Property: The location places you within easy reach of some of Nebraska's finest outdoor recreation. Nearby attractions include: - Merritt Reservoir - Valentine National Wildlife Refuge - The famous Sandhills lakes - Outstanding trout streams - Excellent waterfowl and upland bird hunting Merritt Reservoir is also internationally recognized as one of the world's premier stargazing destinations, thanks to its exceptionally dark skies and minimal light pollution. Privacy That Is Becoming Hard to Find: Accessed by a lightly traveled county road used primarily by neighboring landowners, this property offers the peace and solitude that many buyers seek but rarely find. Adding to its appeal, this land remained in the same homesteading family for more than a century before being purchased by the current owner—a testament to its quality and desirability. Whether you're looking for a productive grazing property, a private hunting retreat, a recreational getaway, or a long-term land investment, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly scarce in the Nebraska Sandhills. Come experience the beauty, wildlife, and quiet solitude for yourself.