LOCATION
The Pine Ridge Ranch is located in the southern portion of Dawes County, Nebraska approximately 21 miles southeast of Crawford. The county seat of Dawes County, Chadron, is 26 miles to the northeast and is also the seat of the Nebraska State College. Scottsbluff is 75 miles to the south and the Black Hills are about 75 miles north. The ranch is an easy drive and just a few hours to Denver.
The ranch is accessed by traveling south from Crawford on Highway 71 approximately three miles, then east on Sawlog Road for two miles, then east and southeast on Squaw Creek Road for eight miles, then east on Table Road for four miles to the ranch. Alternatively, from Chadron, proceed south on Highway 385 13 miles, then west on Table Road 13 miles to the ranch.
AREA AND CLIMATE
Crawford calls itself the "the Garden beyond the Sandhills" and is known as the Big Game Capital of Nebraska. From the South Dakota border on the north to the Niobrara River on the south, the Wyoming state line on the west and the Sandhills on the east, Sioux and Dawes Counties are filled with scenic splendor, wide open skies, beautiful sunsets, starlit nights, history, geology and wildlife. The pine-covered hills of the Nebraska National Forest and the Pine Ridge are full of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Several nearby lakes, streams and rivers provide boating, fishing and camping.
The last remount depot of the US Army, Fort Robinson, is just west of Crawford. It’s historical significance during the Indian Wars, World War I and II are revealed in the displays at the Fort Robinson Museum complex. Fort Robinson State Park offers nearly 22,000 acres of wide open and wild country blending history and natural beauty with abundant recreation opportunities for the whole family. Additionally, Fort Robinson offers the Post Playhouse Theater, events such as weddings and reunions as well as numerous horse related events and shows.
Other area activities include PRCA Old Timers, high school and college rodeos, the Pine Ridge Motorcycle Enduro, rock and gun shows, the annual "Ride the Ridge" trail ride, Fur Trade Days, county fairs, farmers markets, art shows, water skiing, boating on Box Butte Reservoir and Whitney Lake and golfing at two exceptional golf courses.
ACREAGE
The Pine Ridge Ranch consists of 419+/- acres, which are approximately three-fourths Ponderosa Pine forest. The owner's home, breeding and foaling facilities, shop and other improvements lie to the north of Table Road in the Pine Ridge forest with overlooks the Nebraska National Forest and the Black Hills. A log sided modular lies just north of Table Road and above the main home.
The ranch has a live creek on the property with two large fish ponds and a live active spring. Domestic water is provided by two domestic wells at the headquarters. The facilities have adequate water access from drinkers and hydrants.
Soils are generally Class III and IV. The soils are silty loams or silty clay loams. The upland soils tend to be shallow clay loams.
IMPROVEMENTS
The Pine Ridge Ranch has a beautiful five bedroom home and other significant building improvements in housing and equestrian facilities. The facilities will handle year-round boarding or dude ranch capabilities. The location adjoining the Nebraska National Forest, allows a myriad of opportunity for an equestrian recreation business or simply a personal facility.
A brief general description of the facilities is as follows:
Main residence - 5,400 square feet, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, slab tile flooring, formal dining, formal living room, recreation room, office, kitchen, foyer, mud room and over-sized master bedroom with large bath, sunken tub, sauna-steam room and walk-in closet. Outside trex decking and hottub, two Trane air conditioning units.
Mare Barn – custom designed barn, 11 metal lined stalls with rubber mats, a vet room, feed room, office/sleeping room, metal frame, concrete floor, and fully insulated with radiant heat.
Wedgcor Arena/Barn - (80x178), metal frame, concrete foundation, wash bay, removable stalls, wash room, fully insulated with radiant heat and fluorescent lighting.
PortaStall Horse Barn - (38x38) five metal lined, heated stalls with rubber mats, and a tack room with 14-foot overhang.
Morton Building used for machine and Maintenance shop - wood framed, metal siding, full concrete floor and foundation, two overhead doors and walk-in door
One log sided modular home on concrete foundation
Mobile home - 14x70
Pole shed - open faced, landscaping, roads and numerous site improvements
Numerous outside runs, perimeter and cross fencing, water facilities, and site improvements, including fish ponds, roads and more.
The facilities offer 38 indoor heated stalls with all the amenities.
RECREATION
The Pine Ridge Ranch provides excellent opportunities for mule deer, whitetail deer and turkey hunting and viewing. The ranch location adjoining the National Forest gives it the benefit of a larger wildlife habitat. The diverse land type offers a variety of recreational activity including hiking, biking, horseback riding and four wheeling.
The property is near the White River, Niobrara River, Box Butte Reservoir and Whitney Lake, which provide opportunity for fishing, boating and camping. Fort Robinson and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument offer historic and geological interest. Crawford offers a western flavor for its visitors to remember the splendor of this little known recreation area. Nightly theatrical and dining entertainment are offered at historic Fort Robinson. Hunters and wildlife photographers will find the public and private lands offered for access abound with mule deer, whitetail deer, Merriam turkey, Sharp-tail grouse, antelope, bighorn sheep, elk, pheasant, fox, coyote, bobcats, eagles and mountain lions.
The "Pine Ridge" area is fast becoming known for its variety of horse and horseman events ranging from world-class cutting and rodeos to trail rides and breed shows.
SUMMARY
Northwest Nebraska is an undiscovered jewel. Scenic, yet still affordable, the area offers many amenities that are desirable for both working and lifestyle ranch property. The Pine Ridge Ranch is a scenic and productive ranch with excellent equestrian facilities, recreation opportunities, and beautiful views and scenery. Pine Ridge Ranch would make an ideal horse ranch, productive small ranch, primary or secondary residence as well as a guest/dude ranch operation. Crawford has a quaint small town atmosphere and the area offers excellent recreation opportunities. Both Chadron and Scottsbluff offer complete services. Pine Ridge Ranch has a location convenient to the I-25 corridor and Denver.