Cattle Ranching Land For Sale

Cattle ranching in the American West is a tradition that has been handed down from generation to generation. If you are looking to purchase land to start your own operation or add to an existing one, Fay Ranches’ experienced agents can help you find the property with the capacity, resources, permits, and potential you’re looking for. From Oregon to Montana, Idaho to Texas, our inventory and access to the best agricultural and cattle production properties is unmatched. Our agents have decades of experience buying and selling farms and ranches across the country, and boots-on-the-ground experience. Whether you seek a year-round operation with winter pastures, or a seasonal, easy-to-operate ranch that boasts excellent production, we can help you find what you are looking for.

The investment value of a cattle operation can depend on many factors: water, grass, hay fields, facilities and topography. Our experienced agents are skilled in finding properties to suit our clients’ unique needs and desires. If you are planning to sell, Fay Ranches’ agents will help you navigate the sales process to accurately price your land, prepare it for sale, and utilize our extensive marketing platform to find the right buyer.

Along with our vast network of agents within the Fay Ranches family, we have established a nationwide network of relationships and partnerships, offering our clients unparalleled reach, and direct contact with some of the most qualified landowners and investors from coast to coast. Our reach gives buyers access to some of the most exclusive cattle ranches and farms in the country. Our agents and partners are deeply rooted in the areas they serve, providing clients with unrivaled industry knowledge.

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Ragged Mountain Ranch

Somerset, Colorado

Ranches of this size are very rare in this part of Colorado. With miles of National Forest border, including two inholdings, numerous ponds, a small reservoir, seasonal creeks, irrigated hay fields, dark timber, aspen groves, Stunning views from everywhere on the ranch offer many opportunities for possible future homesites. The elk and mule deer hunting is superb, with large herds of elk and solitary big bulls and bucks cruising the ranch.

Arrow Ranch

Wisdom, Montana

Known as the Land of 10,000 Haystacks, the Upper Big Hole Valley is quietly famous for its quality hay, incredible scenery, and small-town charm. The Arrow Ranch is one of the most productive ranches in the Upper Big Hole Valley both recreationally and agriculturally. This is not just hyperbole. The Upper Big Hole and specifically the Arrow Ranch is where everything is measured in the thousands, as in tons of hay, trout, and elk.

Lucky 7 Ranch

McDermitt, Nevada

This fully functioning Nevada ranch boasts all the efficiencies expected of a high desert outfit with the capacity to run 3,360 AUs± efficiently. Lucky 7 transforms its native grass into a high-quality protein through its reputation calf crop year after year. With decades of careful management, it has been an industry leader and will continue that trend by economically running cows and calves and by capitalizing on the economies of scale offered by its geographical location and size.

Price Reduced

Montana Little Valley Ranch

Avon, Montana

This western Montana ranch in the Avon Valley is about 50± miles from Helena. The core of the deeded acres and leased acres are comprised of mountain meadows and timbered hills. The majority of the ranch’s leased acres reach higher elevations in the Garnet Range. Strickland Creek and Davis Creek emerge in the Garnets, watering the ranch’s wildlife and livestock. With a resident elk herd that numbers several hundred during the fall season, Little Valley is a dream ranch for the sportsman.

Jefferson Springs Ranch

Whitehall, Montana

This is a complete sportsman’s package with incredible hunting and fishing! Boasting 1.6± miles of Jefferson River frontage to the east, the Tobacco Root Mountains and thousands of acres of contiguous public land make up the western boundary. Forested canyons, rolling hills, and river bottom provide habitat suitable for a variety of wildlife, including moose, elk, mule and white-tailed deer, antelope, upland game birds, and waterfowl. About 400± acres are under center pivot irrigation. Located an hour from Bozeman, Montana, land this size in the Jefferson River valley rarely comes to market.

Carancahua Bend Ranch

Sargent, Texas

Huge development potential combined with exceptional duck hunting and saltwater fishing situated less than 90 miles from Houston’s Galleria is the key component of this extraordinary property. A ranch with a diverse waterfowl habitat and proximity to the big waters of the bay produces excellent duck hunting. This is a working cattle ranch with everything it takes to raise beef: fencing, water wells and troughs, loafing sheds, and a top-notch set of pens. 6 water wells/troughs are spread across the ranch.

Recently Sold

Rocking Chair Ranch

Dubois, Wyoming

This legacy Wyoming property for sale offers multiple residential dwellings, a working ranch, and expansion options – all within a majestic setting. The property’s expansive and varied landscape provides year-round recreational activities such as horseback riding, ATV trails, big game hunting, making this ranch ideal for multi-generational or expansive families. The Rocking Chair Ranch also offers a fully operational cattle ranch, with a turn-key option available.

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Revised Listing

Northern Plains Ranch

Belle Fourche, South Dakota

This is an opportunity to invest in a very large production ranch in the heart of cattle country in South Dakota. Offering an exceptional feed base with an above-average water supply, quality fences, and excellent access. The livestock working facilities are strategically positioned for efficiency and the main headquarters and outbuildings are in excellent working condition.

Recently Sold

Northern Plains Grassland and Cattle Ranch

Belle Fourche, South Dakota

This South Dakota ranch’s recent sale includes 11,888± acres of prairie grazing, cross-fenced into several pastures with tanks and dams throughout, the remaining 2,389± acres are dryland hay fields. It features an abundant water supply via a deep well with a pipeline system and concrete tanks, numerous dams, and seasonal creeks. It is located on the plains of South Dakota approximately 20 miles north of Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

Four Creeks Sporting Ranch

Big Timber, Montana

With over 10 miles of live water and wildlife-rich terrain, the Four Creeks Sporting Ranch creates a private outdoor sanctuary that one can enjoy year-round. Located south of Big Timber, Montana, and adjoining millions of acres of beautiful public land the private ranch offers its new owner wide open spaces on a blank canvas. The property has limited improvements and is not protected by a conservation easement.

High Divide Ranch
on Kara Creek

Sundance, Wyoming

Ideally situated high in the Black Hills of Wyoming, this ranch offers breathtaking views of Inyan Kara and the Bear Lodge Mountains; on clear days, you can see the Big Horn Mountains! This recreational paradise offers an abundance of opportunities for the great outdoors or to run a smaller agricultural or equestrian operation. A newly constructed timber frame home features Amish precision craftsmanship encompassing over 8,200+ square feet of living space, including an attached heated garage.

New Listing

Smith Creek Ranch

Jiggs, Nevada

This 195,000+ acre (deeded and leased) Nevada cattle ranch has grazing for all 12 months; hay is rarely needed, and the summers are spent in the canyons and valleys, providing green feed for the cattle until late summer. As the cattle are moved to the winter range, the calves are weaned using the pen systems set up in 7 locations. The cattle are on the wide-open winter range with 1000s of acres of sage, shad scale, and grass. The cattle can come out of winter gaining condition as they begin to calve.

Price Reduced

North Fork Willow Creek Ranch

Choteau, Montana

Scenic and productive working cattle ranch within a short drive to the quaint community of Choteau, Montana. The ranch features a creekside historic home, updated for comfort and convenience plus a complete set of working facilities including barns and corrals to support current livestock operations. Lush creek bottomlands, irrigated hay meadows, and dryland pasture for cattle grazing. Enjoy the backdrop of the Rocky Mountain Front and the gateway to the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

Hidden Springs Ranch

Riverton, Wyoming

This Wyoming cattle ranch offers low overhead, low operating costs, and big production, along with outstanding big game and bird hunting opportunities. It is home to huge mule deer, pronghorn antelope, Rocky Mountain elk, and some of the best chukar hunting available. All the improvements make this a turnkey cattle ranch, including the main home, ranch hand home, bunkhouse, shop, barn, and efficient cattle working facility. Countless “hidden” springs are scattered across the acreage.

Mountain View Ranch

Powell Butte, Oregon

This Oregon ranch includes an impressive 81,600± square foot equestrian facility, a horse lover’s dream! Complete with 117 horse stalls, two indoor arenas, an office, three large tack rooms, spectator judging areas, a studio apartment, restrooms, built-in waterers, stainless steel stall fronts, concrete alleyways, and two wash rack facilities. In addition, there is an outdoor cutting arena, a heated mare barn with 36 stalls, several farm buildings, irrigated hay lands, and 24 RV hook-ups.

New Listing

Deming Ranch

Bly, Oregon

This Oregon cattle ranch offers 11,000± deeded and leased grazing acres with1,000± acres of irrigated meadows, pastures, and hay ground. The ranch has excellent improvements, including an owner’s home, ranch hand home, bunkhouse, large hay shed, and a beautiful mountain log cabin. The property provides both hunting and fishing recreational opportunities, with 5 LOP tags and access to live water. This fantastic cattle ranch is one of the best on today’s market and is ready for its new owner.

The Legend of Cove Creek Ranch

Ashland, Oregon

This Oregon ranch offers timber, live water, privacy, amazing views, hunting, and fishing, plus a great location. This spectacular ranch also includes 255± acres of water rights, several natural springs and ponds, and Cascade and Siskiyou Mountain views from every direction. Improvements include the original homestead, three rustic cabins, and two barns. Historically used for cattle ranching and timber harvesting, this ranch would be great for recreation, retreat, winery, or conservation.

New Listing

Cabin Creek Ranch

Montpelier, Idaho

Nestled in the heart of the Bear River Valley, minutes from the beauty of Bear Lake, lies this beautiful Idaho ranch. Mountains surround the ranch, with Bear River running through the eastern boundary. This ranch has no structures except a corral for loading cattle. The sellers prohibited hunting, making it a safe place for elk, mule deer, and moose to call home. Springs, running water, and grass meadows abound. The perimeter is fenced and previously leased for grazing with state and BLM grazing leases.

Swanson’s Apple Orchard

Corvallis, Montana

This Montana orchard/ranch has hay ground, pastures, and a productive apple orchard. The apple orchard covers approximately 30± acres with plenty of room to expand the orchard and increase production. With Macintosh, Empire, Spartan, Snow-Sweet, and Golden Delicious apples, the business has built a reputation for producing high-quality apples that are sweet and crisp. It comes with a warehouse and two refrigerated cold storage rooms.

New Listing

Bar PL Ranch

Powell Butte, Oregon

This unique, well-established Oregon ranch offers several income opportunities, including rental income, hay production, or a cattle operation. Improvements include five homes, 2019 6 tower Reinke pivot, 2018 3 tower Reinke pivot, three shops, three hay sheds, four horse barns, three equipment sheds, and two sets of working corrals with cattle barns. Don’t forget the Cascade Mountain views that Central Oregon is known for. Bar PL Ranch: a small ranch with a lot of upside!

Price Reduced

Pryor Mountain’s Outlaw Ranch

Bridger, Montana

This productive working and recreational Montana ranch is within the corridor of the Bighorn River and flanked by the Pryor Mountains and is set up to be your “field of dreams.” Offering ideal habitat for elk, mule deer, and antelope, this ranch’s remote and diverse topography makes it an excellent recreational property. It remains essentially the same as it was 100 years ago, as the ranch continues to run as a cattle operation bringing in around 200 cow/calf pairs in the summer months.