Recreational Land & Farm for Sale in Merriman, Nebraska

Niobrara River Ranch - A Rare Opportunity for Ranching & Recreation Welcome to the scenic Niobrara River-where ranching potential meets unmatched natural beauty. This expansive property features over 3 miles of the Niobrara River, providing abundant live water for livestock and serving as a vital resource for the area's thriving wildlife population. Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Antelope, Elk, Turkey, and Upland Birds are frequent visitors, making this a dream location for hunters and wildlife enthusiasts alike. The ranch is strategically fenced into multiple pastures to support an efficient rotational grazing system. All pastures are well-watered, with a combination of windmills, tanks on pipeline, live water, and solar-powered wells ensuring reliable water access throughout the property. Adding to its value, the ranch holds 134 acres of adjudicated water rights, with 125 acres currently under irrigation via a 7-tower 1999 Zimmatic pivot. This blend of irrigated ground and native pasture offers excellent forage and hay production options to support livestock year-round. While there are no permanent buildings on the property, a well-constructed pipe corral system is in place along Pioneer School Road, providing solid infrastructure for cattle handling. Whether you're looking to expand your current ranching operation or create a world-class hunting reserve, this property is a rare blank canvas with the natural features and resources to support a variety of visions. Don't miss this opportunity to own a stunning piece of the Niobrara River Valley. Directions: From Gordon, NE go East for 14 miles to Lyons Rd Follow Lyons Road 3 miles South to the Trail Road Trail Road East 0.7 miles to the beginning of the ranch Showing Instructions: Call Listing agent to schedule all showings. Wildlife: Big Game, Dove, Ducks, Elk, Geese, Mule Deer, Pheasants, Small Game, Turkey, Whitetail Deer Recreation: Bird Watching, Hiking Trails, Hunting, Watersports Water Access: River Improvements: Corral(s), Fencing, Irrigation System Fencing: Barbed Wire, Cross Fenced, Fenced Soil: Sand Crops: Hay, Potatoes, Rye, Wheat Road Type: Gravel Road Frontage: County Road Horse Amenities: Corral(s) Current Use: Agricultural, Cattle, Farm, Grazing, Hunting, Livestock, Pasture, Recreational, Row Crops Possible Use: Agricultural, Cattle, Farm, Grazing, Hunting, Livestock, Pasture, Recreational, Row Crops