TBD Pioneer School Rd, Merriman, NE 69218

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