Cottonwood Riverstone Ranch - Iconic Flint Hills, World-Class Hunting, & Legendary Legacy

Property Description

Midwest Land Group is honored to present Cottonwood Riverstone Ranch, a remarkable 614 +/- acre legacy property located in the heart of the storied Flint Hills of Kansas. Defined by its diverse landscape, exceptional water resources, and proven wildlife habitat, this ranch embodies everything and more that the Flint Hills are known for, rolling tallgrass prairie, fertile river bottoms, towering hardwoods, and world-class hunting.

The ranch is anchored by nearly two miles of the Cottonwood River, one of the most sought-after waterways in the region, complemented by Spring Creek meandering through the property before joining the river. These year-round water sources, along with a spring-fed pond, create outstanding wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities. Anglers will appreciate the diverse fishery the river provides, with largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, crappie, bluegill, and carp regularly found in these waters.

The land itself offers a dynamic and highly usable mix of terrain. Approximately 310 +/- acres of native Flint Hills grassland provide excellent grazing potential, while 105 +/- acres are currently in hay production, offering additional agricultural income. The ranch also features 183 +/- acres of fertile river-bottom tillable ground consisting primarily of Reading and Ivan soils, recognized as Class I and Class II soils known for their productivity. Towering above portions of the bottomland are 121 +/- acres of mature hardwood timber, providing both scenic beauty and critical wildlife cover.

Topography throughout the property is nothing short of spectacular, with nearly 150 +/- feet of elevation change creating dramatic rolling hillsides and limestone bluffs overlooking the river bottoms. These natural vantage points deliver sweeping views across the ranch and surrounding Flint Hills prairie. A well-established internal roadway system allows convenient access throughout the property for farming, ranching operations, recreation, and hunting.

For the outdoor enthusiast, Cottonwood Riverstone Ranch offers truly world-class hunting. Located in Kansas Hunting Unit #14, the area is renowned for its trophy whitetail deer, with multiple Boone & Crockett caliber bucks harvested from the ranch over the years, demonstrating the proven genetics and habitat quality present here. In the evenings, overlooking the tillable fields, it is incredible to sit back and watch the movement and the high headcounts that fill the fields. With the pinch points and funnels throughout, hunting multiple wind directions is with ease. The diverse ecosystem supports abundant populations of whitetail deer, turkey, quail, prairie chicken, wood ducks, and migratory geese, making this property equally attractive to upland and waterfowl hunters.

The ranch is well-suited for livestock with five-strand barbed wire fencing covering the majority of the perimeter and grassland acres, supporting both cattle grazing and hay operations. Adding to the property’s heritage and character are limestone remains from the original 1800s homestead, a quiet reminder of the generations who have stewarded this land. Arrowheads and artifacts can still be found today on the ranch, a testament to the life this land has provided.

Conveniently located just 7 miles from Cottonwood Falls, 19 miles from Emporia, 82 miles from Wichita, and 127 miles from Kansas City, the ranch offers an ideal balance of privacy and accessibility. 2025 Taxes are approximately $2,945.06. Mineral rights are intact and transfer to the buyer at closing.

With its rare combination of expansive Flint Hills grassland, fertile river-bottom farmland, mature timber, exceptional water features, and trophy wildlife, Cottonwood Riverstone Ranch represents a truly unique opportunity to own a premier ranch in one of Kansas’ most iconic landscapes.

Opportunities to acquire a ranch of this caliber in the Flint Hills are few and far between. Cottonwood Riverstone Ranch stands ready to continue its legacy for generations to come. To schedule your private tour or to inquire on additional information, contact Brenda Doudican with Midwest Land Group at (620) 794-8075 or bdoudican@midwestlandgroup.com.