East Fork Road Range & Refuge

Description

105± Acres of Native Rangeland for Sale Near Eustis, Nebraska | East Fork Range & Refuge, Frontier County

Stand on the high ground of this place in late October and you'll understand the name. The draws below hold whitetail moving between the cedars, the native grass runs gold to the horizon, and the only sound is wind working through the hardwoods in the southeast corner. The East Fork Range & Refuge is 105± acres of Frontier County, Nebraska that earns its keep two ways: grazing season and hunting season.

The Land

This is excellent native rangeland with a strong mix of warm and cool season grasses, the composition a grazier looks for when running cattle or wintering bulls. The rolling topography breaks into natural draws that give livestock shelter from a north wind and give wildlife the cover they travel by. Scattered cedar and hardwood trees frame the draws, a shelterbelt adds protection, and an old tongue-and-groove sided shed handles storage the way it has for decades.

Water is the question every rangeland buyer asks first, and this tract answers it. A reliable electric submersible well feeds a 6-foot stock tank, so the cattle drink whether it rains or not.

Wildlife and Hunting

The hunting here is not a footnote, it's half the value. Whitetail and mule deer use this ground consistently, working the edge between open grass and wooded cover. Wild turkeys roost in the hardwoods and cedars along the southeast corner. Elk have been spotted passing through on occasion, the kind of sighting that tells you what corridor this country sits in. Add upland birds and you have a tract that hunts as well as it grazes, with the open-and-cover mix that makes for honest spot-and-stalk country.

Location and Details

From Eustis, travel 5 miles south on Middle Canyon Road, turn left on East Fork Road, then continue 3 miles south. The property sits on the left, east of East Fork Road, with good access for trailers and equipment. Legal description: Part of the NE 1/4 Sec. 5 T6N R24W and part of the NE 1/4 and SE 1/4 Sec. 32 T7N R24W, Frontier County, Nebraska (6th PM). Taxes are estimated at approximately $800 per year, a carrying cost that makes this an easy tract to hold.

About Eustis, Nebraska

Eight miles north sits Eustis, a village of around 400 that carries more identity than towns ten times its size. The Nebraska legislature declared Eustis the Sausage Capital of Nebraska, a nod to the German heritage the community has kept alive through its customs, foods, and celebrations. Every June, the town hosts Wurst Tag, a German heritage celebration held the first Saturday of the month that draws visitors from across southwest Nebraska. It's also home to the Village PieMaker, a pie operation shipping throughout Nebraska and ten other states. The town holds a working business district, the Eustis-Farnam school district, and the Highway 23 corridor connecting you to the larger trade centers of south-central Nebraska. 

Frontier County and the Surrounding Area

Frontier County is what people picture when they picture working Nebraska. Nearly 975 square miles of open country, working ranches, and low population density, anchored by agriculture and a ranching heritage that runs back to the open range era. The county seat at Stockville keeps that western tradition close.

The county also holds one of southwest Nebraska's best recreation draws. Medicine Creek State Recreation Area surrounds Medicine Creek Reservoir, also known as Harry Strunk Lake, with 1,850 surface acres of water, 29 miles of shoreline, and year-round fishing for walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, and wipers. More than 5,600 acres around the lake are open to public hunting, with cover supporting pheasant, quail, and both mule and whitetail deer. Owning ground in this county means the boat, the rifle, and the rod all stay busy. 

Summary

Whether you're expanding a grazing operation, securing a hunting tract, or looking for land that does both, the East Fork Range & Refuge delivers. Strong native grass, reliable water, proven wildlife, paved-county access, and taxes under $1,000 a year. This is land in one of Nebraska's most authentic ranching regions, where the ground still works as hard as the people who own it.

105± acres of native grassland for sale in Frontier County, Nebraska, 8 miles south of Eustis. Electric submersible well, stock tank, shelterbelt, and storage shed. Grazing, hunting, and recreation land.

Property Overview:

Acreage: 105± acres of excellent native rangeland

Location: From Eustis, travel 5 miles south on Middle Canyon Road, turn left on East Fork Road, then continue 3 miles south, property on the left

Legal Description: Part of the NE 1/4 Sec. 5 T6N R24W and part of the NE 1/4 and SE 1/4 Sec. 32 T7N R24W, located east of East Fork Road, Frontier County, Nebraska (6th PM)

Taxes: Estimated at approximately $800 per year

This diverse native pastureland features a mix of warm and cool season grasses, providing excellent forage for grazing cattle or wintering bulls. The rolling terrain and natural draws also create outstanding cover and visibility for both livestock and wildlife.

Productive rangeland suitable for ranching or recreation
Rolling topography with native grasses and scattered cedar/hardwood trees
Excellent grazing potential and strong grass composition
Shelterbelt and old tongue-and-groove sided shed for protection and storage
Reliable electric submersible well with 6' stock tank for livestock water

Wildlife & Recreation:

The East Fork Range & Refuge is a hunter's dream. This property consistently supports whitetail and mule deer, along with wild turkeys that roost in the hardwoods and cedars along the southeast corner. On occasion, elk have even been spotted passing through the area.
Frequent whitetail and mule deer activity
Wild turkey and upland bird populations
Occasional elk sightings
Ideal combination of open grassland and wooded cover
Community & Area
Frontier County is known for its open country, working ranches, and low population density. Spanning nearly 975 square miles of land, the county is anchored by agriculture, ranching, and a strong rural heritage.
Eustis, Nebraska: A friendly ag-based community of about 400 residents, incorporated in 1888
Median household income: Roughly $91,000, among the highest of Nebraska's rural towns
Access: Central Nebraska location offering rural lifestyle with nearby amenities
County seat: Stockville, NE, rooted in ranching and western tradition

Highlights at a Glance:

105± acres of native grassland
Excellent grazing and hunting opportunities
Electric submersible well with stock tank
Shelterbelt and old storage shed
Low property taxes ( Estimated $800/year)
Convenient access south of Eustis
Whitetail, mule deer, turkey, and occasional elk
Affordable, functional, and scenic Nebraska range

Directions:

From Eustis, Nebraska, travel 5 miles south on Middle Canyon Road, then turn left (east) onto East Fork Road. Continue 3 miles south on East Fork Road, the property will be on the left-hand (east) side of the road.