County Road Bb, Olney Springs, CO 81062

Stretching across 4,005 deeded acres, with an additional 640 acres of State Lease, the Sandhills ranch is an expansive eastern Colorado ranch embodying the productivity and resilience of the short grass prairie and the distinctive character of the region’s rolling sandhills. The landscape is defined by undulating sandy plains and low dunes stabilized with sagebrush and native grasses, creating a diverse forage base that has supported cattle operations for generations. Known for its ability to thrive in semi-arid conditions, the short grass prairie provides dependable, nutrient-rich forage, while the sandy soils promote rapid green-up after summer rains, making this an ideal grazing environment. The ranch’s history reflects its versatility. Once operated as a year-round cow/calf operation, it has more recently been leased seasonally for yearling grazing from June through September. This shift demonstrates its adaptability to different livestock programs, from full-scale cow/calf … read more …