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Located along the same legendary whitetail corridor that made Kansas Unit 16 famous, the Salt Fork River Legacy Ranch is one of the most complete recreational ranches to come available in Northwest Oklahoma in recent years.
Spanning approximately 925± acres in northwest Oklahoma in Woods County, this premier recreational ranch combines nearly two miles of live water, productive agricultural ground, established hunting infrastructure, exceptional wildlife habitat, grazing potential, and unmatched privacy.
Properties of this size and caliber along the Salt Fork River rarely come available. This is the type of property families buy with the intention of never selling.
One of the defining features of the ranch is its remarkable water system. Approximately 1.75 miles of the Salt Fork River either runs through or borders the property, while Yellowstone Creek joins the river on the ranch itself.
More than a mile of tributaries and seasonal creeks feed the system, creating a network of beaver ponds, wetland habitat, travel corridors, and year-round water sources for wildlife.
Water is the key to great ranches, and few properties can match the diversity found here. The combination of river frontage, Yellowstone Creek, tributaries, beaver ponds, fishing water, and wetland habitat creates an environment that attracts and supports wildlife throughout every season of the year.
The terrain is equally impressive. From fertile river-bottom farmland, the landscape rises into rolling canyon country before dropping back into secluded draws and creek bottoms, creating nearly 100 feet of elevation change across the ranch.
Cottonwood-lined river corridors, cedar-covered ridges, plum thickets, native grasses, sagebrush flats, creek bottoms, and productive cropland combine to create a habitat package that is both beautiful and highly functional.
Situated in a bend of the Salt Fork River is approximately 80 acres of productive cropland currently in wheat stubble. Historically, this field has produced excellent milo crops and serves as a major wildlife attractant throughout the year.
In addition to the primary field, the ranch features approximately 65 additional acres of established and potential food plots and wildlife plantings strategically located throughout the property.
From an agricultural standpoint, the ranch offers excellent grazing potential. The current arrangement utilizes a growing-season grazing lease in exchange for food plots and crops being planted throughout the property, creating a strong balance between agricultural production and wildlife management.
Few ranches in Northwest Oklahoma offer the habitat diversity found here. Mature cottonwoods line the river corridor while plum thickets, native grasses, cedar-covered ridges, food plots, agricultural fields, and secluded canyon bedding areas create everything necessary to grow and hold mature whitetails.
One of the most unique aspects of this ranch is its location. The property lies only a few hundred yards south of the Kansas state line and directly within the same river corridor that has made Kansas Unit 16 famous among serious whitetail hunters.
Combined with large neighboring ownerships, limited hunting pressure, abundant food sources, exceptional water resources, and diverse habitat, this ranch possesses all the ingredients necessary to consistently grow and hold mature whitetails.
Numerous mature bucks have been documented on camera, along with several younger deer possessing the genetics and potential to become future Boone & Crockett-caliber whitetails.
The ranch is already set up and ready to hunt from day one with six Banks blinds and multiple HB feeders strategically positioned throughout the property.
Much of the habitat work and hunting infrastructure has already been established, creating a turnkey hunting operation for the next owner.
Turkey hunting opportunities are equally impressive. The ranch supports a strong population of Rio Grande turkeys and has consistently produced quality longbeards.
Quail hunters will appreciate the abundance of native grasses, plum thickets, crop edges, and rugged terrain that provide ideal upland bird habitat.
Waterfowl hunting is another major attraction. The stocked pond, beaver pond complexes, creek systems, and river corridor provide excellent habitat for migrating ducks. Mallards, pintails, wigeon, gadwall, teal, and other puddle ducks are regularly seen utilizing the ranch throughout the migration season.
The stocked fishing pond supports healthy populations of largemouth bass, catfish, and bluegill, with crappie believed to be present as well.
As an added bonus, elk have also been documented utilizing the ranch from time to time, further highlighting the quality of habitat and wildlife diversity found throughout this unique river corridor.
Additional improvements include an established camp area located near the southern edge of the primary cropland field.
Previous owners and tenants have utilized this location for campers and seasonal stays. A water well is already in place, along with an older set of corrals. Electricity is nearby and could be brought onto the property for future improvements.
Privacy is one of the ranch's most valuable and often overlooked assets.
The county road literally dead-ends at the ranch gate, creating a level of seclusion that is becoming nearly impossible to find. The nearest county road to the north is approximately one mile away across the Kansas state line.
Conveniently located approximately 20 minutes from Alva, 2 hours from Wichita, and 2 1/2 hours from Oklahoma City, the ranch offers both accessibility and seclusion.
What truly separates this property from other large-acreage offerings is the sheer diversity packed into one ranch.
It is rare to find a property that combines approximately 1.75 miles of Salt Fork River frontage, Yellowstone Creek, multiple tributaries, beaver pond systems, productive cropland, established food plots, grazing opportunities, trophy whitetail hunting, waterfowl habitat, fishing, turkey hunting, quail hunting, canyon country, river bottoms, native grass pastures, and complete privacy within a single ownership.
Whether your vision is building a family hunting legacy, operating a working ranch, or owning one of Northwest Oklahoma's most complete recreational properties, the Salt Fork River Legacy Ranch offers an opportunity that may not come around again for years.
For more information or to schedule a private showing, contact Ky Pfleider, Land Specialist with Great Plains Land Company.
