Peoria Flats Ranch

The 280± acre Peoria Flats Ranch features premier pheasant hunting, herds of white-tailed and mule deer, migratory and resident waterfowl and excellent fishing on the Missouri River. You will be challenged to find a property anywhere along the Missouri River that competes with the views. The state is regarded as the pheasant hunting capitol of the world and the Peoria Flats Ranch resides in the heart of it. Land The 280± acre Peoria Flats Ranch features premier pheasant hunting, herds of white-tailed and mule deer, migratory and resident waterfowl and excellent fishing on the Missouri River. You will be challenged to find a property anywhere along the Missouri River that competes with the views. South Dakota is renowned world-wide for its pheasant hunting, and rightfully so. The state is regarded as the pheasant hunting capitol of the world and the Peoria Flats Ranch resides in the heart of it. The Missouri River borders the property for over one mile on the north border of the ranch and provides extensive riparian habitat. A 190 inch white-tailed deer was harvested on the property last year. Spring Creek is a water-lover’s paradise and only a short 4 mile boat ride from the property. The Peoria boat dock is only 1.75 mile from the property. Prominent water resources include seven rural water taps, three ponds, and springs. The property consists of approximately 159± acres of productive crop land and 122 acres of broad, tree lined river breaks. The Peoria Flats Ranch is poised to be the foundation to build your dream and legacy. It is highly regarded for its privacy, careful management, extensive ag resources and diverse wildlife populations. The property ranges in elevation from 1660 feet at the lower end to 1800 feet on top and encompasses a variety of landforms, from cedar lined river breaks and high meadows to tree lined crop land with sweeping views of The Missouri River. The Peoria Flats Ranch offers enticing possibilities for the discerning buyer seeking a wise investment or a beautiful place to call home with its stunning views. It offers the best of South Dakota recreation as well as an opportune investment. This is a place of inspiration and solitude. The possibilities and opportunities are as endless as the Western Sky.  Steeping ourselves in beauty is one of the most practical investments one can make.  By sharing this beauty with other loved ones, you will be developing memories and building eternal legacies. The Peoria Flats Ranch is where you and your family can make memories that will last a lifetime, a place where your dreams can become reality. This property offers many possibilities with multiple steams of income from grazing, crop production, mineral rights and hunting along with arguably the most spectacular views along the Missouri River corridor. Recreation Sitting on the shores of beautiful Lake Oahe, Spring Creek is a water-lover’s paradise and only a short 4 mile boat ride from the property. The Peoria boat dock is only 1.75 mile from the property. The lake has more than 2,000 miles of shoreline and its clear waters are ideal for boating, sailing, fishing, water skiing and diving. Campers, history buffs, mountain bikers, and hikers will find new adventures in this rugged land first explored by Lewis and Clark. The recreation area offers a marina and convenience store, as well as an on-site restaurant run by the park’s concessionaire. The Mighty Missouri is a significant part of life in Central South Dakota. It lies along major bird migratory routes; all kinds of geese, ducks, and other migratory birds can be seen in the skies or on the water. The river attracts and provides habitat for a menagerie of wildlife, from beavers and foxes to deer and upland birds like pheasants and grouse. In the waters live fresh-water fish: walleye, bass, trout, catfish, perch, salmon, pike, and the peculiar paddlefish. Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources Any mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the sellers will transfer with the real estate. Region & Climate In Pierre, average annual precipitation is 20 inches, with most of that falling between March and September.  Winter days are generally sunny with the coldest month being January with an average high temperature of 30 degrees.  Summers consist of warm days and cool evenings.  Average high temperature in July is 89 degrees and the average low is 62. The growing season is approximately 135 days. Elevation at the  Peoria Flats Ranch ranges from 1660 feet to 1800 feet. Location Whether you are looking to enjoy one of the top fishing destinations in the region, a relaxing family vacation, a place to ride the waves, or just to enjoy time with your family and friends for a day trip, there is no better place to live your legacy than on Lake Oahe. Oahe Dam, SD takes its name from the Oahe Indian Mission established among the Lakota Sioux Indians in 1874. Lake Oahe extends from Pierre, SD to Bismarck, ND. The lake is 231 miles long, and has 2,250 miles of shoreline. The 51 recreation areas located around the reservoir offer camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, boating, water skiing, swimming, bird watching, hiking, biking, and photography opportunities. The Pierre Regional Airport is owned and operated by the City of Pierre. There are daily non-stop flights to Denver twice weekly flights to Minneapolis. The full-time airport manager, a city employee, manages all day-to-day airport operations. Other city employees provide a range of services, including daily maintenance, snow removal and emergency response. The Airport’s primary features include two runways nearly 6,900 feet long, a taxiway system, a passenger terminal and support area, and a general aviation (GA) area.