Fairfax, SD 57317 - Gregory County

The Odenbach Ranch may very well be the most complete hunting and recreation ranch that we have had the privilege to represent. Whitetail and mule deer are found in abundance, and wild turkey are found throughout the ranch. The ranch is a stones-throw from the Missouri River, with federal land separating the ranch from the river. Walk-in hunting is allowed on 400 acres to the north, but access is limited. The river offers fishing and boating, plus spectacular views of Odenbach Bay. This unique property includes North Scalp Creek flowing through the ranch for approximately 1.5 miles. Rural water is located on the ranch.

Traditionally the ranch has been home to 100 cows on a year-round basis, with the ranch producing adequate summer forage, plus hay for the winter. The ranch offers nearly 200 productive native hay acres for winter feed.

Terrain on the property runs from nearly level bottomland on either side of North Scalp Creek, to rolling broad hills with deep draws and incredible views. Diverse timber is found on the property, with deciduous trees along the creek including cottonwood, willows and ash, and the hillsides dotted with oak groves and cedars. Elevation ranges from just under 1,400 feet along North Scalp Creek to over 1,800 feet on the hilltops at the south end of the ranch.

This ranch offers significant timber, and yet has a tremendous amount of open space along the moderately sloping hills and bottoms. Significant trail work has been completed over the years, and nearly every corner of the ranch is accessible by atv or utv. Public road access provides exceptional access, but also offers end of the road privacy, with county maintenance. This property is totally secluded, yet is just over four miles from US Highway 18.

The ranch is located in the famed Missouri River breaks adjacent to Lake Francis Case and Fort Randall Dam. Recreation opportunities at the lake are endless, with fishing, boating, camping, sailing, and summer recreation among just some of the opportunities at the lake.

The area around Fort Randall Dam is known far and wide for its fishing, camping, recreational amenities, and natural beauty.