The 2,000-acre Schnell Recreation Area was once working cattle ranch that the Schnell family owned and operated for 80 of its 120 years. In 1993, the land became public property through the combined efforts of the Bureau of Land Management, the Conservation Fund, the Richard King Mellon Foundation, and the Schnell family. The native mixed-grass prairie, hardwood draws, and former pasture land consist of provide a variety of wildlife habitats. You might see duck, ring-necked pheasant,…
Schnell Ranch Recreation Area is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
Schnell Ranch Recreation Area is located in North Dakota. See the map for its exact location and directions.
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