Bottineau County, North Dakota Land For Sale (5 results)
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07/16/2025
$274,295
78.37 ac.
ACTIVE
Bottineau County - TBD Lake Road, Bottineau, ND
Prime Turtle Mountains Hunting Retreat - 78.37 Acres Near Bottineau, ND Welcome to an exceptional opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and conservation-minded buyers: 78.37 acres of premium hunting and recreation land nestled deep within the stunning and wildlife-rich Turtle Mountains near Bottineau, North Dakota. Surrounded by thick woodlands, lush meadows, natural water sources, and rolling hills, this secluded gem delivers everything needed for an unparalleled outdoor experience and then some.One of the most distinguishing features of this property is its incredible seclusion. Tucked well off the main roads. You won't find city lights just the serene sounds of nature, from rustling leaves to the haunting call of a loon. Whether you're setting up for a weekend hunt, scouting wildlife, or simply getting away from the everyday hustle, this land offers the solitude every outdoorsman craves.The property is a magnet for North Dakota's most prized game species. With a mix of old-growth forest, aspen stands, scattered brush, tall grass prairies, and pollinator-rich vegetation, the diversity in cover makes it ideal for hunting This property is a deer hunter's dream. The dense tree cover provides bedding areas, while adjacent grasslands offer prime feeding zones. Numerous mature trees make perfect locations for ladder stands or box towers. Ducks and geese frequent the property's natural water features, which include a scenic pond and wetlands. These areas provide excellent flyway stops and nesting spots, particularly during early and late migration. Upland birds include Sharp-tail grouse and ruffed grouse are common in the wooded and shrubby zones, while pheasants can be found along the transition areas near open meadows. Big game like Moose and elk have been spotted in the region and are known to traverse this part of the Turtle Mountains, adding to the property's allure. Coyotes are abundant and offer an additional element of sport and wildlife management. This mix of terrain thick forest stands, rolling fields, natural water features, and bushy sloughs creates a dynamic and balanced habitat that supports wildlife year-round. What makes this land even more unique is its active support for biodiversity. Native grasses and wildflowers interspersed throughout the property offer critical habitat for pollinators, adding environmental value and enhancing the overall wildlife ecosystem. Deer forage, bedding cover, and bird nesting zones are well-established, with natural edges and clearings that make it easier to identify travel corridors and food plots.Tree cover includes mature aspen, poplar, birch, and scattered oak, along with denser thickets for shelter. These stands serve both wildlife and hunter, allowing numerous options for elevated blinds, ladder stands, or custom towers. The property is currently enrolled in a USDA conservation easement valid through the year 2042. Beyond hunting, this property offers exceptional recreational benefits. Located in the heart of the Turtle Mountains and within a short drive to Lake Metigoshe owners can enjoy the fishing, recreational boating activites and more. Lake Metigoshe State Park - Known for boating, fishing, paddleboarding, and jet skiing in the summer. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding at the nearby Bottineau Winter Park, which features maintained ski trails and facilities for all ages. Snowmobile & ATV trails - The region is laced with mapped snowmobile routes and four-wheeler trails that allow for fast-paced adventure or even horse trail that run thru Dahlen State Forest. This parcel is located jut minutes Bottineau, ND a vibrant small-town hub with groceries, hardware stores, restaurants, and medical care and more.
09/03/2026
Auction
80 ac.
ACTIVE
Bottineau County - 15th Ave NE, Bottineau, ND
Online Only at Ranchandfarmauctions.com
Auction Date: 10/13/26 Bidding Ends At: 3:00 PM CT
Auction Held: Online Only
Entire Farm Description:
This 80± acre Bottineau County property offers a rare opportunity to own a versatile recreational tract just approximately ½ mile from Lake Metigoshe. Featuring a diverse mix of timber, lowland, open ground, and productive tillable acres. This property provides excellent habitat for wildlife while offering a variety of recreational and potential building opportunities.
Established food plot areas are already in place, giving a new owner a head start on managing the property for deer and other wildlife. The timbered portions provide excellent cover, bedding areas, and travel corridors, while the lowland adds another valuable habitat component. The additional tillable acres provide productive agricultural ground and could also offer opportunities for future food plots or wildlife management.
With its close proximity to Lake Metigoshe, this property is ideally suited for someone looking for a private hunting and recreational getaway near one of Bottineau County’s premier recreation areas. The acreage could also provide an excellent location for a shop or recreational building to store boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, hunting equipment, and other outdoor gear.
Whether you’re a serious hunter, lake enthusiast, outdoor recreationist, or investor looking for a versatile tract of land, this 80± acre property offers a unique combination of wildlife habitat, agricultural ground, and recreational potential in a highly desirable location.
This property will be offered via an online auction only and presents an outstanding opportunity to own a larger, diverse tract just minutes from the recreational opportunities of Lake Metigoshe.
Deeded Acres: 80±
Soil Types: Metigoshe Coarse sandy loam
Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: 47.33/25.69
CRP Acres/Payment: No CRP
Taxes: $217.8
Lease Status: Open Tenancy for 2027 crop year
Possession: Immediate possession subject to the current tenant's rights for 2026
Survey Needed?: No survey needed
Brief Legal: N ½ NE ¼ S33 T164N R75W
PIDs: 02000000797000
Lat/Lon: 48.9921 -100.3829
Zip Code: 58318
06/03/2026
$285,000
108.35 ac.
ACTIVE
Bottineau County - TBD 6 Ave NE, Souris, ND
Located just northwest of Bottineau and east of Souris, this 108.35-acre Bottineau County property offers a strong mix of income-producing farmland, hay meadow, hunting habitat, and future homestead potential. From the corner of Highway 14 and County Road 6, travel west 1 mile, then turn right and go 1.5 miles to the property on the east side of the road. The farm includes roughly 65 acres of primary tillable ground, with a soil productivity average of 65.7 on the tillable acres and an NCCPI of 49.8. When the hay meadow is included, the overall average is 52.2, with an NCCPI of 37.8. This gives a buyer a productive farming base with additional habitat and meadow acres that add both usability and recreational value. One of the unique features of this property is the hay meadow in the lower draw. This area offers excellent potential for native hay production, seasonal cover, wildlife bedding, and natural drainage. The draw creates diversity across the property, making it more than just a tillable tract. It adds character, habitat, and a possible protected setting for future improvements. For anyone looking for a country homestead site, this farm has strong appeal. The hay meadow and lower draw offer a scenic location for a yard site, shop, cabin, or future home, while still keeping productive acres available for rent or personal use. With Bottineau nearby, the property provides rural privacy without being far from town services. The property also has excellent income potential beyond the farm rent. In addition to rental income from the tillable acres, there is a water disposal payment of $8,000 per year, plus an existing oil well that is currently paying a smaller annual amount. This combination of agricultural rent and mineral-related income helps strengthen the investment side of the property. Buyers should verify all lease terms, payment history, and mineral/income details during due diligence. Bottineau County is part of a rich northern North Dakota farming region, with a long history of small grains, oilseeds, hay, and livestock production. Local grain marketing options are nearby, including Bottineau Farmers Elevator in Bottineau and Border Ag & Energy, which serves the Bottineau area. The local climate supports northern plains agriculture, with warm summer growing conditions and cold winters. Bottineau's warm season typically runs from mid-May into September, with July average highs around 78°F, while winters are long and cold, with January averages near 16°F high and 0°F low. Annual precipitation in the area is commonly reported around the upper teens to low 20s in inches, depending on the data source and station used. Recreation is another major highlight. The mix of tillable acres, hay meadow, brush cover, and lower draw creates attractive habitat for upland game, waterfowl, and deer. Bottineau County and the surrounding region are well known for hunting opportunities, and North Dakota Game and Fish identifies both public and private lands across the state as important hunting resources. Similar Bottineau County properties are often marketed for their waterfowl, upland game, and deer habitat where cropland, wetlands, low ground, and brush come together. For upland hunters, the grass, hay meadow, field edges, and draws provide cover and travel corridors. Waterfowl hunters will appreciate the area's northern prairie setting and nearby seasonal water resources. Deer hunters should also take note of the brush cover and lower draw, which can create natural bedding, movement, and staging areas near food sources. Also included in the sale are a few smaller lots located in the town of Carbury, ND, adding another unique component to the offering. These lots provide additional ownership value and may offer future use or resale potential, subject to buyer due diligence and local zoning
08/21/2026
Auction
160 ac.
ACTIVE
Bottineau County - tbd 94th st Northeast, Bottineau, ND
Land Auction – 160 +/- Acres
Bottineau County, North Dakota
ONLINE AUCTION ONLY - Reserve Auction!!
Begins: November 3rd, 2026 at 9 am CST
Ends: November 5th, 2026 at 2 pm CST
Location: Whitby Township, Bottineau, North Dakota
Here is your opportunity to add to your portfolio! These 160 acres of this Bottineau County farm presents an excellent opportunity to acquire productive North Dakota cropland in a well-established agricultural region. Located in Whitby Township, southwest of Bottineau, North Dakota, and northeast of Kramer, the property is situated in the SE 1/4 of Section 9, Township 161 North, Range 77 West. The farm combines a nearly full quarter-section configuration, substantial FSA cropland, established crop base acres, productive soil types, and recreational benefits that come with wetlands and surrounding agricultural habitat. Whether considered by a neighboring producer, an expanding farm operation, or a farmland investor seeking a tangible agricultural asset, this property offers many of the characteristic’s buyers look for in north-central North Dakota farmland.
LOT #1
Acres: 160+/-
Legal: Twp 161 R 77 Sec 09 SE1/4
SPI: 60.6
NCCPI: 44.3
Taxes: $898.31
FSA 156- Tract 11689
Farmland Cropland DCP Farmland
150.51 160.51 160.51
Crop Base acres PLC yield
wheat 81.40 45
Sunflowers 30.70 1810
Barley 40.10 51
Canola 8.30 1017
Total 160.5.
One of the strongest features of this tract is its soil profile with a weighted Soil Productivity Index of 60.6 and a weighted Soybean NCCPI rating of 44.3, The soil survey identifies several highly productive soil types, led by Overly-Great Bend silty clay loams, 0 to 2 percent slopes, which account for approximately 42.32 acres, or 26.4 percent of the mapped acreage, and carry a strong Productivity Index of 89. Another 17.50 acres, or approximately 10.9 percent of the farm, consists of Overly silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, which also carries a Productivity Index of 89. In addition, approximately 12.72 acres of Bearden silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, have a Productivity Index of 84. Together, these higher-rated soils make up an important portion of the property and provide a strong foundation for crop production. The farm also contains approximately 73.22 acres of Fargo silty clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, along with approximately 14.64 acres of Fargo-Hegne silty clays, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently ponded. Taken as a whole, the farm carries a weighted Soil Productivity Index of 60.6 and a weighted Soybean NCCPI of 44.3. This crop-base history reflects the small grains and oilseeds commonly grown throughout northern North Dakota.
The property's location in Bottineau County places it in one of northern North Dakota's established farming areas. Agriculture has shaped the economy, landscape, and communities of this part of the state for generations. Bottineau County was established during the Dakota Territory era, and settlement increased as transportation and railroad development opened the region to agricultural production. The City of Bottineau traces its early history to the late nineteenth century, with the community relocating to its present location along the Great Northern Railway in 1887. Rail transportation helped connect farmers with larger grain markets and played an important role in building the agricultural economy that continues to influence the region today. That farming tradition remains visible throughout Bottineau County. The countryside surrounding Bottineau and Kramer is made up of working farms, grain fields, oilseed production, farmsteads, equipment, and agricultural businesses serving area producers. Being positioned southwest of Bottineau gives this 160-acre farm convenient access to an agricultural community where producers can obtain many of the services needed for a modern farming operation. Grain marketing and handling opportunities, crop-input suppliers, fertilizer and chemical services, seed dealers, equipment support, trucking, and agronomy services are available throughout the broader Bottineau-area agricultural trade territory. For a producer considering adding this farm to an existing operation, having elevators, agronomy services, and other agricultural businesses in the surrounding area is an important advantage.
Weather is always an important part of farming in Bottineau County, where the seasons follow the familiar pattern of the northern Great Plains. Long-term climate averages for the Bottineau area show around 18 inches of annual precipitation, with much of that moisture arriving during the spring and summer growing season. May, June, July, and August are important months for rainfall, with June generally among the wetter months of the year. Summers are typically moderate, with normal July high temperatures around 80 degrees, while winters bring the cold temperatures and snow that are characteristic of northern North Dakota. Those growing conditions have helped make wheat, barley, canola, sunflowers, soybeans, and other northern crops an important part of agriculture throughout the region.
For a working farmer, the appeal of this 160-acre tract starts with the chance to add another quarter to an existing land base. Owning farmland gives an operator control over crop rotations, fertilizer programs, improvements, drainage decisions where allowed, and long-term management. It also provides a level of stability that rented acres cannot always offer from one year to the next. The property can also make sense for a farmland investor. North Dakota farmland has long appealed to buyers who value owning a real asset connected directly to agriculture. A 160-acre tract such as this may offer the opportunity to work with an area farmer through a cash-rent or other lease arrangement while maintaining long-term ownership of the land.
The recreational side of this 160-acre farm adds some additional North Dakota character. Approximately 18.25 acres are shown in freshwater emergent wetland and other areas. That includes approximately 11.61 acres of PEM1Ad freshwater emergent wetland, 5.00 acres of PEM1A freshwater emergent wetland, and approximately 1.64 acres shown as other. Buyers should make their own determination regarding wetlands, farming practices, and any restrictions that may apply, but these wetter areas can add diversity to the property and provide habitat in a landscape otherwise focused heavily on crop production. Northern North Dakota is an important region for migrating ducks and Canada geese, and crop fields paired with seasonal water can create an attractive setting for waterfowl. During migration, ducks and geese move throughout this part of the state as they travel between feeding and resting areas. Grain fields can provide food, while wetlands and seasonal water offer places for birds to rest. Depending on rainfall, water levels, crop rotations, and migration patterns, the farm may offer opportunities for someone who enjoys waterfowl hunting or simply likes seeing ducks and geese moving across the countryside. Sharp-tailed grouse are another part of the wildlife found across northern North Dakota's mix of agricultural land and grassland. Pheasants may also show up where there is enough winter cover, cattails, grass, and other suitable habitat. This 160-acre property should be viewed first as productive farmland, but the possibility of seeing grouse, geese, ducks, and perhaps a pheasant or two adds something extra for an owner who enjoys hunting and the outdoors. Wildlife numbers vary greatly from year to year, but the combination of cropland and wet areas can make the property more interesting than a quarter consisting solely of open crop ground. The small patch of water and foliage it makes a great spot for a white tail to bed down and hide for the afternoon.
Overall, this 160-acre Bottineau County farm offers a strong combination of productive farmland, quality soils, crop base acres, agricultural location, and recreational appeal since it is located southwest of Bottineau and northeast of Kramer, this tract sits in the heart of an active northern North Dakota farming community with access to elevators, agronomy services, crop inputs, equipment support, and other businesses that serve area producers. It offers an opportunity for a neighboring farmer wanting to expand, an established producer planning for the next generation, or an investor looking to own North Dakota agricultural land. Add in the wetland areas and the possibility of ducks, geese, grouse, and an occasional pheasant, and this farm brings together agriculture, investment potential, and the outdoor character that makes Bottineau County farmland appealing.
07/21/2026
$625,000
160 ac.
ACTIVE
Bottineau County - 10150 13th Avenue NW, Westhope, ND
Looking for room to roam? This 160-acre property has been home to a thriving bison operation and offers endless possibilities for its next owner whether that's continuing the ranching tradition, running cattle, raising horses, or setting up your dream hunting property. The land itself tells the story: rolling acreage with a creek winding through a scenic valley, running strong through the wet seasons and adding character. Wide open pasture gives you the space to work with, whatever your vision. Two substantial Quonset buildings provide serious equipment storage, shelter, or workshop space; the kind of infrastructure that saves you time and money from day one. The farmhouse is full of character, with the kind of solid bones and personality that newer builds just can't replicate. A little dated, yes but that's your opportunity to make it your own, whether through a full renovation or gradual updates over time. Whether you're dreaming of a hobby farm, a serious cattle operation, or a hunting retreat with room to build a legacy, this property offers the acreage, water, and infrastructure to make it happen. *Mineral/Oil rights will not convey
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