Platte River Bottom – Hunting & Recreational Tract

134.15 +/- Acres | Hamilton County, Nebraska

This river bottom tract offers a rare mix of mature timber, open meadow, food plots, and water features along the Platte River, set in one of the premier deer bedding areas along the river corridor. An island on the river marks the north end of the property, with tree-covered, rolling terrain leading south to a cleared boundary along agricultural ground. Trails and roads wind throughout for convenient access, and tower blinds are positioned across the property for year-round hunting use.

Hunting & Fishing

This ground has a proven track record as a trophy destination, with over two dozen 140-class or better whitetail bucks harvested over the years. A large, healthy turkey population calls the property home as well, offering excellent spring and fall hunting opportunities. Bass fishing on Lake Vettel is enhanced by bait fish stocked every spring and fall to keep the fish thriving.

Lake Vettel

At the center of the property lies Lake Vettel, a stocked dam with its own well, offering docks for convenient water access and recreation.

Tillable Ground

The property includes 28.4 acres of tillable ground with underground irrigation, adding income potential alongside the recreational value.

Guest Cabin — Built 2004

A gravel road winds through the property, flanked by food plots on both sides, past a 90x20 machine shed and a quarter-acre sandpit, before arriving at an impressive grouping of buildings along the river: a large shop, two additional garages, and the guest cabin, all positioned together on the property's northern edge. The large shop here totals 40x100, with 40x80 fully enclosed, and includes three overhead garage doors, satellite TV, a bar, a bathroom, an indoor archery range, and an enclosed wood workshop, heated by a 125,000 BTU heater and cooled by air conditioning, making it fully functional for projects, entertaining, or equipment storage year-round. The cabin offers 1,800 sq. ft. of single-story living space in an efficient, low-maintenance layout, plus a separate 576 sq. ft. garage. Central air conditioning, warm air heating, and a cozy fireplace make it comfortable year-round, and a durable metal roof keeps upkeep low. Both the shop and the cabin are served by their own well and septic system. Ideal as a guest house, weekend retreat, or rental unit.

Land & Habitat Features

Trails throughout the property for convenient access

Island on the river at the north end of the property

Man-made shelter belt along the east side of the property

90x20 machine shed along the gravel road

Food plots lining the gravel road through the property

Tower blinds are positioned throughout the property

28.4 acres of tillable ground with underground irrigation

Lake Vettel, a stocked dam with its own well and docks at the center of the property

A quarter acre sandpit near the guest cabin

Riverfrontage along the Platte River

Located in one of the premier deer bedding areas on the Platte River

Property Highlights

134.15 +/- total acres

Over two dozen 140-class or better whitetail bucks were harvested

Large turkey population and bass fishing are enhanced by seasonal bait fish stocking

1,800 sq. ft. guest cabin (built 2004), separate 576 sq. ft. garage

40x100 shop (40x80 enclosed) with satellite TV, bar, bathroom, indoor archery range, wood workshop, heat, and air conditioning, plus two additional garages and a 90x20 machine shed

Cabin and shop each served by their own well and septic system

28.4 acres of tillable ground with underground irrigation

Lake Vettel (stocked dam) with its own well and docks, plus a quarter acre sandpit near the cabin

Food plots, shelter belt, and tower blinds throughout

Rolling, wooded terrain with riverfrontage on the Platte

The buyer of this tract will be given the first right of refusal on the main house and shop.

A permanent easement will be drafted during closing to access the property from the main driveway.