Ultimate Hunter's Paradise! Welcome to your dream Northwoods retreat! 80 acres of pristine wilderness in McGrath, MN. Property overview: Located in Aitkin County. Less than 2 hours north of the Twin Cities. 10 miles from Mille Lacs Lake and 1 mile from the Soo Line Trail. This premium 80-acre recreational tract is a true hunters paradise. It is completely ready for the upcoming season. If you have been searching for a private diverse piece of land with proven track record, this turnkey property is rare to find. Key features include 8 established deer stands, strategically positioned and ready to hunt on day one. There are cleared, wide trails that offer easy ATV, UTV, and foot access across the entire 80 acres for hunting, riding, or just wanting a peaceful walk. These 80 acres supports thriving populations of white tail deer, black bear, wild turkey, and grouse. A beautiful mix of heavy timber, meadows, and natural cover that create wildlife corridors and bedding areas. Forget the hard work of clearing brush, cutting shooting lanes, or dragging heavy stands into the woods on state land. The infrastructure is ready. A comprehensive established trail system weaves smoothly through the acreage giving you effortless access to 8 different deer stands. Whether you are hunting the early archery season, the November firearm rut, or Spring turkeys, you will always have the perfect stand. You will routinely share these woods with wildlife. Beyond hunting, it serves as the ultimate year-round base camp for trail riding, camping, hiking, nearby fishing, and enjoying the peaceful privacy of Minnesota's North Woods. These 80 acres has a bunkhouse that sleeps up to 10 or more people. The ultimate off-the-grid property is set up to run with propane and generator for lights, heat, and stove. Don't let another season pass by hunting crowded public land. Grab your gear and step right into your own private, ready-to-go, deer camp paradise!
Vacant landProperty Type
80 acresLot Size
$3,738Price/Acres
Listed by Jim Herrmann• Home Avenue Flat Fee Realty
Listed by Doreen Herrmann• Home Avenue Flat Fee Realty
Located in the Buffalo Ridge region of western Minnesota, this 159.5± acre property in Yellow Medicine County offers CRP income, quality wildlife habitat and productive tillable soils. This property presents a unique opportunity for investors, farmers, and hunters seeking reliable income with solid recreational potential. The property includes approximately 151.31 acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), generating a total annual payment of $38,901 per year. The majority of the CRP income is secured through 2032. The CRP enrollment is divided among three separate contracts: Contract #1 consists of 142.11 acres generating $37,037 annually with expiration in 2032 Contract #2 consists of 1.7 acres generating $328 annually with expiration in 2029 Contract #3 consists of 7.5 acres generating $1,536 annually with expiration in 2033 The tillable acres that are enrolled in CRP carry a Crop Productivity Index CPI of 89.5. The property is comprised primarily of well-established native grasses that provide upland habitat for pheasants and other wildlife species. The rolling topography creates natural transitions, travel corridors, and visual appeal while also enhancing wildlife movement throughout the property. Large contiguous blocks of grass habitat combined with the area's proven pheasant populations make this tract highly attractive for upland bird hunters seeking quality recreational ground. In addition to the pheasant hunting opportunities, this property offers “sneaky good” deer hunting. There is a lot more deer sign throughout the property than one would expect. The rolling terrain, upland grasses and tree belts make this a good bedding area and travel corridor. Access is provided with county road frontage located on both the east and west sides of the property. Multiple access points provide flexibility for farm management, hunting access, and future property improvements. The property's location within the Buffalo Ridge and Coteau des Prairies region further enhances its appeal, as this area is widely recognized for its scenic rolling landscapes, abundant wildlife populations, and strong recreational land demand. This tract would make an excellent addition to an investment portfolio, a recreational hunting property, or a long-term land holding with stable annual returns. The combination of dependable CRP income, strong habitat, excellent access, and proven hunting opportunities creates a highly desirable offering in today’s land market. Whether you are looking for a dependable income-producing property, quality pheasant hunting ground, productive deer habitat, or a long-term recreational investment in western Minnesota, this 159.5± acre Yellow Medicine County property deserves serious consideration. Lastly, there is an additional 80 acres of hunting land for sale directly adjacent to the property on the west side.