Horse Property For Sale in South Dakota

Located northeast of Waubay, SD, within reach of Enemy Swim Lake, you’ll find the Mendenhall Ranch. Opportunity to graze, potential to hay, and the ability to farm on productive soils make this a 480-acre ranch extremely versatile. High indexing 91 CPI soils on the 80-acre tillable field; 65 CPI average on the balance. Grasses on the Mendenhall Ranch range from the silty loam gamma grasses to blue stem, orchard, and even some western wheat grass. The variety makes for a well bedded system that supports growth all year during the growing season. Traditionally operated as a cow/calf ranch and calving unit, the strong grasses are well-suited for livestock production. With the improved corral system, barn space, wind break, and feed production capabilities of the Mendenhall Ranch, we invite you to consider the Mendenhall Ranch.

The Lame Johnny Ranch is a local recreational gem! Transected by Lame Johnny Creek, the Cheyenne River, and replete with live water springs, this property is a wildlife mecca! A diverse enclave of wildlife habitat, pivot irrigated cropland, rugged grassland with a comfortable lodge, the Lame Johnny Ranch is well-suited for both livestock and recreational pursuits.​ Don't miss this opportunity- they just don't come any more inviting! Location: The Lame Johnny Ranch is located near the beautiful Southern Black Hills at26925 148th Ave.​, Buffalo Gap, SD.​ Nearby towns include Buffalo Gap- 12 miles, Hot Springs- 25 miles, Custer-48 miles, and Edgemont- 50 miles.​ Directions from Buffalo Gap: Travel 6 miles east on County Highway 656, then one mile north, 4.5 miles east, and 0.5 mile south on 148th Avenue to the property (26925 148th Ave.​, Buffalo Gap, SD 57722).​ Locale: The nearby small town of Buffalo Gap, population 139, is the closest community.​ Home to the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands, the areas surprising diversity of plants and animals is one of the most extensive, productive ecosystems in the United States.​ The community of Hot Springs, population 3,500, has been called the Southern Gateway to the Black Hills because of its native charm, temperate year-round weather, outdoor recreation, and easy access to local attractions.​ In addition to the hospitality industry, Hot Springs is home to the county seat, many local businesses, a K12 public school and private elementary school.​ Two universities are located within one hours drive.​ Regional flight service is available within a 45-minute drive at Rapid City, SD.​ Rapid City is the second largest city in South Dakota and offers all types of shopping, fine and casual dining, medical facilities and industry.​ Today the Black Hills offers an inviting mix of recreational and cultural experiences and the area continues to be a destination of choice for tourists and retirees alike.​ As populations increase in the region, this property will be more conveniently-located than ever.​ Hunting, fishing, boating, camping, golfing, and outdoor recreational opportunities abound in the Southern Black Hills area.​ Within a short drive, you can explore Custer State Park, one of the nations premier state parks.​ Known for its bison herds and wildlife, it has even been named as one of the Worlds Top Ten Wildlife Destinations.​ Also nearby are the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa, Evans Plunge Mineral Springs, Angostura Recreation Area, J.​H.​ Keith Cascade Falls Picnic Area, Moccasin Springs and more! The greater Black Hills region is a treasure-trove of not only natural beauty, but tourism as well, averaging 4 million visitors annually.​ Ranked #1 by Forbes as the best state for business costs in 2019, South Dakota is a business-friendly environment that encourages a secure economy, room to innovate and a reliable workforce.​ If you're looking for a spacious lifestyle with wide open spaces, plenty of room to breathe and the beautiful Black Hills landscape, this area is the perfect blend of serene privacy with amenities within reach.​ History of Lame Johnny Creek Cornelius Donahue was born in Philadelphia around 1850, attended Girard College and after the Civil War, found himself working on ranches in Texas where he learned the art of thievery from the cowboys who would steal back the ranch horses frequently stolen by Indians.​ As the law started closing in on Donahue, the allure of gold discovered in the Black Hills diverted his attention.​He changed his name to John Hurley and upon arriving in Deadwood, tried his hand at panning for gold.​ With little or no luck, he took a job as a bookkeeper with the Homestake Mining Co.​ That ended abruptly when a Texas man recognized him as a horse thief nicknamed Lame Johnny.​ Again a fugitive, Johnny returned to his old ways.​ Lame Johnny and his gang held up the stage known as "Moniter" which was owned by his former employer, Homestake Mining Co.​ The take on this particular stage included $3500 in cash, $500 in diamonds and 700 pounds of gold dust, nuggets and bullion.​ His limp gave him away and in October 1878 Johnny was arrested and taken to Chadron, NE where he was shackled and handcuffed to a stage headed to Deadwood for trial.​ Johnny's trip was cut short when a band of vigilantes jumped the stage about 8 miles north east of Buffalo Gap and demanded he give up the whereabouts of the gold.​ He refused and still in his shackles, they shot him and hung him from an elm tree by a creek bed known today as Lame Johnny Creek.​ Wildlife: With heavily-timbered draws and abundant live water sources on the property, there is a bolstered population of both upland game birds, such as pheasants, grouse, and wild turkey, along with droves of Canadian Geese and a variety of duck species found on the Ranch during different seasons throughout the year.​ The terrain of the ranch lends itself for easy hunting trips with limited walking and many good blocking vantage points.​ The Whitetail deer populations are second to none in western South Dakota.​ With a very select few deer taken and strategic food plots placed throughout the property, there has been an influx of Whitetail.​ Mule Deer are commonplace on the western grassland area along Lame Johnny Creek, and even an occasional Pronghorn will be observed on the Ranch.​ The extensive efforts made towards improving wildlife habitat and the stewardship shown in harvesting deer have yielded Boon and Crockett trophies taken from the Ranch.​ Improvements: Lodge Upper Level: Open concept floor plan with living room, kitchen and dining area; Master bedroom with walk-in closet and en-suite; Office; Two additional bedrooms with one full bathroom; Additional commercial kitchen Laundry Room with nearby linen closet; Scoping room with electric fireplace, sliding glass door to small deck overlooking the reservoir Lower Level: (2) 2-bedrooms suites with independent thermostats, sink, shared toilet and shower Master bedroom with en-suite Great room- wet bar, freestanding gas stove (propane), entertainment center and pool table.​ East Entry Room- gun room with counters and gun racks West Entry Room- Cleaning Room with sink and cupboards Outdoor- Deck along West, North and East of house; Game cleaning patio with hydrant; Fire Pit; Awning over patio; Gazebo; Private Well, reverse osmosis and water softener; Draw- trees are Hinge cut; Center pivot irrigation system;Shelter belts on West end; New seeding Alfalfa; Gravel Pit; 2 lookout towers Building Specifications: Lodge: MH W/RE-1994 CHAMPION CLARION 28X70- Built in1994, 28X66 (1848sq.​ft.​ main floor, 1848sq.​ft.​ Basement) Detached Garage- Built in 2016, 24x28 ft.​ (672sq.​ft.​) with overhead doors on North and East sides, walkthrough door on east side, cement floors and work bench Second House/Storage Shed- Built in 1972, 34X32(1088sq.​ft.​) with a 14X32 (448sq.​ft.​) attached garage former residence, presently used for storage Pole Barn/Machine Shed- Built in 1980, 46X30 (1800sq.​ft.​) with open face garage and gravel floor; 14X30 (420sq.​ft.​) with 220hp overhead door and concrete floor and work benches Operation: The Lame Johnny Ranch, named for the creek which transects the property, has been operated primarily as a private recreational ranch with a hay production and livestock wintering component combining intrinsic value and ROI.​ The ranch consists of 733.68 acres, of which 172.08 ac.​ are irrigable and receive a combined 469 ac.​ft.​ of irrigation water from the Angostura Irrigation District.​ The balance of the ranch consists of dryland tillable and native grassland, and has been managed for optimum wildlife habitat while utilizing the hay production, grass and crop residue for winter grazing.​ The property is currently under Lease to an area rancher and the property sells subject to the Lease expiring in 2024.​ Call for Lease details, NDA required.​ Water: The ranch is endowed with an abundance of natural water and is transected by Lame Johnny Creek, the Cheyenne River, and several live water springs.​ The reservoirs on the property remain supplied year around by fresh live water providing exceptional habitat for waterfowl, game birds, big and small game and livestock.​ Irrigation water is delivered to the property via canal stemming from the Angostura Irrigation District which also transects the property.​ Domestic water is provided by a private well services by an electric submersible pump.​ Utilities: Electric service is provided by Black Hills Electric Coop in Custer.​ Fiberoptic communication is available to the property, provided by GoldenWest Telephone Cooperative.​ Taxes: The 2021 taxes for the Lame Johnny Ranch are $6,767.20.​ Price: The Lame Johnny Ranch is being offered for private treaty sale at $3,500,000 USD in cooperation with Hayden Outdoors.​ Information obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, however is not guaranteed by the Sellers or Hewitt Land Company.​ Fences do not all follow the property boundaries.​ For more information or to schedule a viewing, please contact: Tanner Hewitt: (605) 490-7952 Tyson Hewitt: (605) 206-0034

PRICE REDUCED! Headquarters with modern home, barn, wildlife and beautiful views! This acreage has a lot to offer in a beautiful part of the world.​ Located in the Southern Hills within 20 minutes of Hot Springs or Custer, the property is straddled by 45,000 acres of US Forest land.​ Beautiful modern two-story home, fully furnished 1910 log cabin guest home in excellent condition, barn and working corrals in a fairytale setting along rim rock ridges, timbered creek, and open pastures.​ The Red Canyon Ranchette is a true forever home and recreational paradise! LOCATION: ​The Red Canyon Ranchette is located in the beautiful Southern Black Hills at 27449 Red Canyon Road, Edgemont, SD.​ Nearby towns in Fall River County include Edgemont- 11 miles away, Hot Springs- 20 miles away, and Custer- 33 miles away.​ ​Directions from Hot Springs: Take US Hwy 18 West 11.5 miles to the Hwy 89 Junction (Minnekota), North on Hwy 89 1 mi to Pilger Mtn.​ Rd, West on Pilger Mtn Rd 5 miles to Red Canyon Rd.​ then South on Red Canyon Rd 2 miles to the property (27449 Red Canyon Rd, Edgemont, SD) IMPROVEMENTS: ​Main residence: Built in 1985, this 1,262 sq.​ ft.​ two-story home features 2 bedrooms and 1 ½ bathrooms with the detached 2 car garage added in 2005.​ The home is tastefully appointed in enduring elements of wood, masonry and brick.​ It provides an open and spacious floorplan, 18’ ceilings and concrete counter tops and sink.​ The home is comfortably heated by forced air and a wood stove for chilly nights.​ An attic fan and numerous ceiling fans provide an extra measure of ventilation.​ Featuring both a wooden deck and a covered patio, this home provides many options of outdoor living in which to relax and enjoy the surroundings.​ ​Cabin: The property also contains a charming, rustic two-room cabin built in 1906, which is located just down the hill from the main residence.​ The cabin features hand hewn logs- dove tailed and chinked- and a rail fence.​ Completely updated with power, full bath and shower, newer windows, a wood stove, propane furnace, and a covered porch, this cabin is the perfect spot to sit and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and take in the view! This feature could provide a multitude of uses from a private guest house to VRBO! ​Outbuildings: The well-maintained and functional corrals include metal gates and continuous fence hung on wooden posts, a covered tire tank and open faced barn with metal roof.​ The 1,920 sq ft shop, built in 2012, is also situated next to the corrals.​ The shop is insulated and heated, and includes a garage door for easy access.​ OPERATION: The property has served well as a family residence and headquarters of the family’s cow/calf and beef operation.​ In addition to the well-sodded grassland, there has been a number of terraces constructed in the hay meadows in order to capture the snow melt and runoff when the opportunity presents itself.​ WATER: There is a private well located on the property which produces a generous volume of water and serves the home, cabin, corrals and is piped throughout the property.​ UTILITIES: ​Electric service is provided by Black Hills Electric Coop in Custer.​ ​Fiberoptic communication is available to the property, provided by GoldenWest Telephone Cooperative.​ WILDLIFE: The property borders thousands of acres of Black Hills National Forest and while it has not been commercially hunted, provides a home to an abundance of small game and game birds such as sharp tailed grouse, coyote, bobcat as well as big game species such as mule deer and whitetail along with sizeable local herds of elk which may be heard bugling and bedding on the shady slopes.​ TAXES: The 2021 taxes for the Red Canyon Ranchette are a modest $3,406.52.​ PRICE: The Red Canyon Ranchette is being offered for private treaty sale at the reduced price of $1,289,000 USD.​

This property consists of a beautiful well maintain 3912 sq. ft. home, (2) stall attached garage, attached indoor swimming pool room, 2 nice outbuildings, several mature shelterbelts surrounded the property, livestock steel pipe corrals & barn, all on 40 Acres that’s just minutes from town. This property is located in South Central South Dakota at 27964 317th Ave., Winner, SD and is located just 2 miles from Winner, SD. Winner is an agricultural base community with a population of 3,500 people This very well-maintained ranch style home has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, has a finished walk out basement, attached indoor swimming pool, and a 2-stall attached heated garage. This home has a very open floor plan and has very attractive views out of the living room and the kitchen windows. If privacy is important to you, then this will be a perfect fit for you! This property has a couple of large, well established tree groves and several mature trees in the yard. If you been looking for a nice home in the country, then I suggest you give us a call to schedule an appointment to view this home & property, we think you’ll be very pleased at what you see!!!

324 Acres with first class ranch facilities. Whitetail deer hunting & fishing from the beautiful Redwater River! Morton building with shop & apartment, Hay barn, foaling barn, horse barn with camera system. Insulated & heated shop. Ranch house for hired help or rental. All facilities are of the finest quality. New main home is 4 bed, 3 bath, 4 car garage, with an apartment area with full bath, utility room. Amazing views from the living room. Propane fireplace. 2 large covered decks on south and north sides of house to view the entire property. Master bedroom & bath are large & roomy, walk-in shower, walk-in closet. Very nice main bath for guests. Bonus room along west side of home has laundry & sink, walk-in closet and room for activities & hobbies. Kitchen with custom hickory cabinets. Three (3) pantries! Granite counter tops, beautiful center island with slide-in range. French doors to north deck. Flooring is Luxury Vinyl. Home is 5292 sq ft. Garage has 1836 sq ft. First Morton building is 42x60 with 4 overhead doors, hoist, insulated with large garage & 2 bed, 1 bath apartment, kitchen & living area. 48x136 hay barn to store hay out of the weather. 30x50 foaling barn, insulated, 2 overhead doors, fenced paddock. Main horse barn is 42x126. Electric, insulated, camera system, Dutch doors, (6) 12x12 stalls, (1) 12x22 stall, (8) 10x10 stalls. 2 overhead doors. Tack room, large fenced paddock area, individual paddocks from 9 stalls, fenced upper and lower fields for turn-out. Original ranch house is 3 bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage. Makes a good home for hired help, guest house or rental. 42x80 Shop building with 21x80 lean-to, insulated, heated, overhead door, horse stall with automatic waterer, and fenced paddock. This amazing property has end of the road privacy! Fish from the beautiful Redwater River flowing through the property, whitetail deer hunting as well. The land includes the pine tree hills north of the house & buildings and the river bottom acreage. 100 acres of hay ground with 26 acres of grass hay, 74 acres alfalfa. Flood irrigation for 65 acres. Transferable water rights. Artesian well, 1800' deep, 110# head pressure. All buildings are of the best construction and designed to make work easier and efficient. Possibilities for the property are endless. Enjoy this as a private equine ranch, horse boarding ranch or host ranch for visitors to this beautiful area.

Exquisite 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home built to capitalize a desired location overlooking the incredible views of Lake Francis Case, the FortRamdall Dam and beautiful sunrise and sunsets. This unique 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home on 5.59 acres is certain to surpass all expectations.Enter the home to take in the cathedral ceiling depicting the beautiful woods of the Black Hills along with the unique setting of the woodstovemajestically placed in the Stone fireplace enclosure. The detail of the unique and beautiful woods, stone and tile finishes will capture yourattention noting the comfort and quality construction. An upstairs loft overlooking the living area with 2 bedrooms, bath and structural design toimpress.. The lower level has the advantage of a walk out to comfortable covered patio in addition to two bedrooms, laundry, bath and denarea and an extra room for your desire. The main level deck steps out to view the river and is covered and protected for relaxation and comfort.Back deck oriented to receive morning sunrise but is sheltered from afternoon/evening sun, in addition to direct views of the lake, river, and FortRandall Dam including the lights at night. Can also view the city lights from the towns of Pickstown and Lake Andes from all back windows anddeck. The property adjoins state land with an abundance of wild turkey, deer and wildlife adding to the feeling of privacy and outdoors. Nocovenants..

Located just 30 miles from the breathtaking Badlands National Park in Jackson and Bennett Counties, South Dakota, is a turnkey 1,500-acre farm/ranch, complete with a 2,000 square foot home and all of the tractors and farming equipment. The retiring owners have lived on and raised their family on the property for over 60 years. All parts, tools, and equipment are included. If you are looking to start a horse farm or training facility, this is a fantastic opportunity, as everything you need is included in the asking price! All of the acres are conveniently located within 3 miles of each other, except for a 4-acre parcel with a 50,000-bushel grain bin. The bin site is located 2 miles south of Martin, on SD Highway 18/U.S. Highway 73, providing easy access for trucking your grain to market. The farm/ranch has a variety of soil types and slopes, with some productivity indexes in the 80s and 90s. The property has been certified organic for over 15 years, utilizing a fallow/winter wheat rotation since its inception. All hunting and mineral rights are intact and come with the property. The farm is currently certified organic through OneCert, Inc., under Robert Porch Organic Farm and the NOP anniversary date is March 31, 2022. There is an option to lease 600 additional acres. The owners used to have horses and cattle, so there are wood and steel post 3- and 4-strand barbed wire perimeter fences on the farm. However, it has been a few years since the owners have had livestock, so some fence-mending may be needed.

This beautiful ranch is best known as the Piper Ranch-Custer County. It is located 6-mile northwest of Hot Springs. Many types of Topography including many meadows, canyon walls, rock formations, incredible views (and building sites) overlooking the southern black hills, and wooded ravines. This Ranch boarders Forest Service. Argyle County Road runs through this property for approx. 1.5 miles. giving you great access to most areas of the ranch. There are 3 Springs, 5 rural water taps provided by SBHWS. Deer, Elk and Wild turkeys have been known to pass through this ranch and there is evidence of that this year. 40x64 Cleary Shop was built in 2015. Electricity, LED Lighting, 2 garage doors, 14x12 each with garage door opener. House has had many updated over the years. New tin roof, custom rough-cut lumber, new windows, insulation, sheet rock, wiring, plumbing, (Pex piping) Cellar is on the south side of the house. 2 car garage 22x30 new overhead door, wood stove, insulated and sheet rocked.