Lauing Farm
Oral, South Dakota | Fall River County | 186 Acres
Property Information
The Lauing Farm is a productive 186+/- acre farm near Oral, South Dakota, featuring 148± irrigated acres, including 108+/- acres under a center pivot and 40+/- acres of flood irrigation. Proven hay and corn production is complemented by a 23+/- acre wooded canyon with a year-round spring-fed creek, abundant wildlife, and potential homesite opportunities. With reliable water resources and convenient access to Angostura Reservoir and the Black Hills, the property offers an excellent combination of agriculture, hunting, recreation, and rural lifestyle.
Lauing Farm combines proven agricultural productivity with the natural beauty and recreational appeal of South Dakota’s southern Black Hills region. With productive irrigated ground, a year-round spring-fed creek, abundant wildlife, and proximity to Angostura Reservoir, it is a property where agriculture and outdoor lifestyle come together.Close Details
LOCATION
The Lauing Farm is conveniently located in Fall River County near Oral, South Dakota, approximately 6.2 miles east of Oral, 22 miles east of Hot Springs, and 59 miles south of Rapid City. The property lies along the southern edge of South Dakota’s renowned Black Hills region, offering a peaceful agricultural setting with convenient access to shopping, services, dining, and regional attractions. Nearby Hot Springs is known for its historic sandstone architecture, natural warm-water springs, and attractions such as The Mammoth Site, while Angostura Reservoir provides excellent fishing, boating, camping, and other water recreation. The surrounding Black Hills offer additional opportunities for hunting, hiking, horseback riding, and exploring public lands, making the location well suited for both agricultural operations and an outdoor-oriented Western lifestyle.
ACREAGE AND DESCRIPTION
The Lauing Farm encompasses 186± acres, including approximately 148± irrigated acres. Of these, 108± acres are irrigated by a 2013 T-L seven-tower center pivot with three-phase electricity. The western half of the pivot is planted in Roundup Ready alfalfa, while the eastern half consists of an alfalfa and orchard grass mix. An additional 40± acres are flood irrigated using gated pipe. The northwest portion of the property features approximately 23± acres of scenic, deep canyon terrain with a year-round spring-fed creek, complemented by Russian olive, Chinese elm and cottonwood trees, along with plum and chokecherry bushes. Electricity and access to rural water are available in this area, providing an attractive opportunity for a potential future homesite.
HISTORY
The Lauing Farm has been used for crop production and hunting. The owner has produced 4.5 to 6.5 ton per acre of hay on the property and 195 bushel corn.
WILDLIFE
Wildlife on the property consists of White Tail, Mule Deer, Bobcat, Upland Birds Pheasants, and water Fowl. The owner has harvested several trophy White Tail on the property.
RECREATION
With the property being in close proximity to the Angostura Reservoir a 4407 +/- acre reservoir with trophy fishing, boating and 36 to 42 miles of shore line and Black Hills of South Dakota the recreational opportunities are endless.
WATER
Irrigation water for the farm is supplied be the Angostura Reservoir with Rural Water also being available to the property.
SUMMARY
Opportunities to purchase a property such as the Lauing Farm are rare with productive irrigated acres and trophy hunting and live water make this property a truly rare offering.
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