Clay County, South Dakota Land For Sale (5 results)
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04/17/2026
$795,000
3.67 ac.
ACTIVE
Clay County - 45497 River Dr, Meckling, SD
3.67 Acres | Clay County, SD
Eleven miles west of Vermillion, the Missouri River runs wide and slow, and the bluffs on the Nebraska side hold the view the way they have for a hundred years. This is the kind of place where the world gets quieter the minute you turn off the county road. Three and a half acres of mature cedars and cottonwoods settle in around a 2,300 square foot cabin that was built, clearly, by someone who understood exactly what a river like this is worth.
Step inside and the main room lifts into a vaulted knotty pine ceiling, warm and honest, with a wall of windows that pulls the Missouri straight into the space. A floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace anchors one end of the room, the kind that earns its keep in January and sets the mood in July. Slate tile runs underfoot. The kitchen sits open to the living and dining areas in granite and knotty alder, so the cook stays in the conversation and the coffee stays in reach. Three bedrooms and three baths give everyone a place to land at the end of the day, and the finished basement adds room for whoever else shows up, which, with a place like this, they will.
The life of the property, though, happens outside. A wraparound deck runs the length of the water-facing side, long enough for a full table at dinner and a pair of rocking chairs at sunrise. A stone fire ring sits between the cabin and the bank, waiting on the next round of kids, marshmallows, and stories that get better every year. A wooden stairway drops down the bluff to a private floating dock, where the boat is ready, the rods are rigged, and the walleye are usually cooperative enough to keep things interesting.
This stretch of water is part of the Missouri National Recreational River, one of the last sections of the river that was never dammed or channelized, which means what you see from the deck is essentially what Lewis and Clark saw on the way up. It is the kind of place where the world gets quieter the minute you turn off the county road.
The setting does most of the work, but the location earns its keep too. Vermillion and the University of South Dakota are eleven miles east, close enough for a college football Saturday or a run to town for groceries. Yankton sits twenty-six miles west, where Lewis and Clark Lake backs up behind Gavins Point Dam for another stretch of big water and sailing. Sioux City is about an hour southeast with the nearest commercial airport, and Sioux Falls is about an hour north with more flights and more runway for the friends flying in to visit. Nebraska is quite literally across the river.
The work, for the most part, has already been done. A new heat pump, propane fireplace, refrigerator, and security system. A detached garage and storage shed for the gear that keeps accumulating. Tree clearing already finished for an additional shop, and a stand of established cherry trees for the pie-makers in the family. Well, septic, and gravel access all in place. Yankton, Sioux City, and Sioux Falls each within an easy drive, which means the grandkids can come for the weekend and the friends can come for the week.
Properties like this one on the Missouri don't come up often, and they don't sit long when they do. The craftsmanship is honest, the setting is real, and the only thing left to bring is the people you want to share it with.
Key Features:
Missouri river views
Private dock
Garage & storage shed
Spacious cabin
Features many updates
Good road access
New propane fireplace
Great quality craftsmanship
08/21/2026
$250,000
24.46 ac.
ACTIVE
Clay County - West Main St, Vermillion, SD
Discover a rare opportunity to own 24.46 +/- acres of prime recreation land along the Vermillion River, located just outside the city limits of Vermillion, South Dakota. This property offers the perfect combination of quality hunting, river frontage, excellent access, and convenient proximity to town, making it an ideal property for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and anyone looking for a private recreational retreat close to the amenities of Vermillion.
The Vermillion River frontage adds tremendous appeal, providing a natural travel corridor for wildlife and creating excellent opportunities for hunting and year-round recreation. With established trails throughout the property, access to different areas is convenient and practical. Numerous locations are already well suited for tree stands, allowing you to take advantage of established hunting patterns while also providing plenty of options to customize the property to fit your own hunting strategy.
There is also potential for additional food plots, allowing the new owner to further improve the property and attract and hold wildlife. Whether you are looking for a place to hunt whitetails, turkey, waterfowl, or simply enjoy the outdoors, this property offers a versatile recreational setting with plenty of possibilities.
Road access is another major advantage, making the property easy to reach and allowing you to spend more time enjoying the land and less time getting there. Being only minutes from Vermillion, you can have the privacy and outdoor experience of riverfront recreational acreage without sacrificing convenience.
Properties of this size with Vermillion River frontage and this level of access are hard to find. Opportunities like this do not come along often, especially this close to town. If you have been searching for a recreational property with excellent hunting potential, established trails, river frontage, and room to make it your own, this 24.46 +/- acre tract deserves a look.
Call today to schedule your private showing and experience everything this Vermillion River property has to offer before it's too late!
FEATURES
Vermillion River Frontage
ATV Trails
Deer & Turkey Hunting
Food Plot Locations
Excellent Road Access
AREA INFORMATION
South Dakota Game Fish & Parks
Clay County, South Dakota
City of Vermillion, South Dakota
03/28/2025
$600,000
42.5 ac.
ACTIVE
Clay County - Intersection of 454th Avenue and 298th street, Irene, SD
Would you like to have your own tract of land and build your dream home in the county? Now you can do both with this great 42.5 acres of Clay County farmland. Listed with one building eligibility and the flexibility to plant row crops or try to get the property into CRP, this piece of the county will create memories for years. The property sits high and overlooks a great draw with a nice pond that attracts local wildlife. Located just 2 miles east of Irene, SD, and 1 mile south on the east side of the gravel road.
FEATURES
+/- 42.5 Acres
Excellent Row Crop
Farm or Fun
One Building Eligibility
Overlooks Great Draw
Wildlife Viewing
AREA INFO
Irene-Wakonda School District
City of Irene, SD
Clay County, SD
South Dakota Game Fish and Parks
04/11/2026
$900,000
35 ac.
ACTIVE
Clay County - 45459 S Dakota 46, Wakonda, SD
This 35 acre property offers a wide range of opportunities. The land previously had a home on site and already has rural water available on the property. Approximately 16 acres are currently tillable, providing potential for farming or income production. Snake Creek runs through the property, enhancing both the natural beauty and wildlife habitat. The area offers excellent hunting opportunities for pheasant, turkey, deer and waterfowl.
08/05/2026
$315,000
3.01 ac.
ACTIVE
Clay County - TBD 302nd Street, Beresford, SD
Let s take a look at this beautiful and scenic piece of property to build your dream home on. This property has a small creek that runs through it and trees for privacy. Makes the perfect area for wildlife sightings. You won t find many of these acreages on an oil road with the perfect setting. Water and Electric are right there in the ditch. Acreage? 2 1/2 miles off of I 29 is in the perfect location for an easy commute to Sioux Falls and Sioux City. This could be your very next building site for your next home!!!
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