Wadena Land for Sale

Wadena County, Minnesota is a beautiful region located in the north central part of the state. With a population of 13,000, it is one of the most rural counties in Minnesota. The county is home to a variety of small towns, including Wadena, Bluffton, and Deer Creek.

The area is known for its abundance of outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping. The area also has a rich history, with many historical sites and buildings to explore.

For those looking to buy land in Wadena County, there is plenty of land for sale. Whether you are looking for a small lot for a cabin, or a large parcel of land for farming or hunting, you will find what you need here.

The area is also home to some of the best schools in the state, with a variety of excellent public and private schools to choose from.

The county also boasts a strong economy, with a variety of industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism.

If you are looking for a great place to live, work, and play, Wadena County is the perfect place for you. With its great schools, strong economy, and abundance of outdoor activities, Wadena County is the ideal place to call home.

Newest Wadena Land for Sale

$89,900

7148993 MLS

If you’re looking for a private hunting and recreational property, this 20-acre tract is worth a look. The property features a mix of wooded cover, including a 20+ year-old red pine planting with black hill spruce mixed in, along with open areas ideal for food plots and multiple great deer stand locations. With state forest and county land bordering two sides, this property offers excellent privacy and expands your recreational opportunities. Located less than 2 miles from Huntersville with good highway frontage, this is a great base for hunting, outdoor recreation, and enjoying the Northwoods.

TBD 380th Street, Menahga

Listing courtesy of Wolff & Simon Real Estate.

$290,000

7145915 MLS

Discover 70 acres of prime hunting land featuring a balanced mix of wooded and open acreage that attracts abundant wildlife. Deer stands are already in place, giving you a ready-made setup for the season. Thick cover, natural food sources, and open sightlines create an ideal environment for deer activity. This is a rare opportunity to own a true hunter’s retreat with the space and privacy you want in the outdoors.

TBD 280th Street, Sebeka

Listing courtesy of Centennial Realty.

$310,000

7142911 MLS

Your Own 96-Acre Sanctuary: Waterfront Paradise & Endless Potential Escape via all paved roads to total seclusion on this breathtaking 96-acre estate, anchored by over 1,320 feet of pristine Wing River frontage. This isn't just land; it’s the backdrop for your family’s next chapter. With the river running through the property, you’ll enjoy a private playground of sandy banks perfect for swimming, tubing, and kayaking right from your own shore. Whether you are looking to build your dream home on a stunning site or create a lasting legacy, the potential here is limitless. The 26 acres of fertile, chemical-free tillable land offer a rare opportunity for organic farming or hobby ranching, having been strictly managed as pasture and hay ground for over 27 years. Beyond the natural beauty, this property offers true modern independence—harness the power of the river with a potential water turbine installation, or capitalize on the open acreage with solar panels to generate sustainable income. Discover the intersection of nature, sustainability, and absolute privacy. Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of deer and turkey that roam this diverse landscape. All just 3 miles from Verndale or 6 miles from Wadena.

96 ac 150th Street, Verndale

Listing courtesy of Dane Arthur Real Estate Agency-Crosslake.

$393,000

7140911 MLS

Located east of Sebeka and Menahga and west of Nimrod, this 120± acre property is about as dialed in as you're going to find in Wadena County. From the habitat diversity to the trail system, proven stand locations, tillable ground, and overall huntability, this property has a tremendous amount to offer. For starters, the mix of habitat is top end. Approximately 36± acres are tillable, providing an excellent agricultural component and a consistent food source for wildlife. From there, the property transitions into mature oak, aspen, pine, hazelnut brush, meadow openings, and just the right amount of low willow cover to provide excellent bedding and security habitat. What really stands out to me is how everything transitions from one habitat type into the next. Pockets of big mature oak blend into thick hazelnut brush, which then bleeds into stands of jack pine before opening into small meadows and pockets of willow cover. There is edge and transitional habitat everywhere you look, and if you know anything about hunting mature whitetails, you know how important that can be. The layout creates natural travel corridors, pinch points, bedding areas, feeding opportunities, and numerous locations to intercept deer as they move throughout the property. There are also several excellent opportunities for additional food plots, whether you want to tuck smaller hunting plots back into the timber or establish them along the field edges. Add a strategically placed water hole or two, and you legitimately have just about everything wildlife needs right on the property. A trail system runs throughout the entire tract and leads to proven hunting locations and existing stands. That is something I really appreciate about this property. You aren't starting from scratch trying to figure out how to access and hunt 120 acres. The sellers have already spent the time learning the property, establishing access, and figuring out where the animals want to be. And their hunting success backs it up. The sellers have had tremendous success hunting whitetail deer, turkey, and black bear on the property. After walking the land and seeing the habitat firsthand, it isn't difficult to understand why. The combination of agriculture, mature timber, thick transitional cover, bedding habitat, openings, and established access creates an excellent setup for multiple species. I've had the privilege of listing and selling several properties in this part of Wadena County over the years, and this one is right near the top of the list when it comes to setup, habitat diversity, and overall huntability. That's a statement I don't make lightly. There is also power available at the road and an excellent location for a future hunting camp. Whether your vision includes a cabin, pole building, camper setup, or simply a headquarters for hunting season, you have a great location to start making the property your own, subject to applicable building and land-use requirements. The more time you spend looking at this property, the more the layout makes sense. Food is here. Bedding cover is here. Mature timber is here. Security cover is here. Established trails and proven hunting locations are already here. And there is still enough opportunity for the next owner to add food plots, water, and additional habitat improvements to put their own stamp on the property. Good hunting properties come in all shapes and sizes, but truly huntable properties are different. Access, wind direction, transitions, bedding cover, food, and stand locations all have to work together. This property has that combination. This is one of those properties that looks good on an aerial, but once you get boots on the ground and see how all the habitat comes together, you'll appreciate just how good it really is.

TBD 189th Avenue, Menahga

Listing courtesy of Whitetail Properties Real Esta.

$7,700

7139511 MLS

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Listing courtesy of Albers Realty.

$385,000

7131660 MLS

Located just southeast of Menahga, this 120-acre property offers a turnkey hunting and recreational setup in a proven area for deer hunting. The property features a base camp area with electric and a well, along with an area to build a cabin or home or park a camper. A mix of mature timber, food plots, and established trails provides multiple access points throughout the property, along with quality habitat for bedding and holding deer. Multiple enclosed stands are already in place, along with a history of mature deer on the property. Deer, bear, grouse, and turkey are present, providing a variety of hunting opportunities. Additional public hunting land and trail riding opportunities are located nearby, making this a great property for hunting, recreation, and a future deer camp or build site. Ready to be hunted this fall!

16921 320th Street, Menahga

Listing courtesy of American Legacy Land Co., LLC.

$140,000

7129322 MLS

Excellent location for this 20 acre parcel just a few minutes from downtown Wadena, White Tail Run Golf Course, and much more. This lot is completely level with mature hard woods and softwoods, open space for a perfect building site, hunting, hobby farm--the options really are endless. Extremely private location and easy access off 190th Street.

TBD 190th Street, Wadena

Listing courtesy of Hinkle Realty.

$39,000

7120413 MLS

This 2.4 acre property is the perfect location for your new home. Nice mix of high and low ground with mature trees. If you are seeking small acreage for privacy but close to town, this is the property for you. Also close to: Crow Wing River, Living Legacy Gardens, the bike trail, 18-hole Vintage Golf Course with clubhouse serving food during golf season. You won't want to miss this property, schedule your showing today.

TBD River Ridge Circle, Staples

Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc..

$338,656

7118482 MLS

This 107± acre Wadena County property offers a rare combination of quality timber, excellent wildlife habitat, and a unique piece of Minnesota forestry history. The property is home to the site where the Minnesota DNR State Forest Nurseries' one billionth tree seedling was planted on April 21, 2009, a milestone commemorated with a dedicated sign still standing on the property today. For the current owners, this distinction has been a source of real pride, and it gives this tract a story that few properties in the state can claim. Beyond its historical significance, the land itself offers strong timber and habitat value. A mix of red pine and jack pine covers much of the property, interspersed with lowland and wetland areas that create thick, natural bedding cover, ideal conditions for whitetail deer and other wildlife looking for undisturbed cover close to a diverse food and water source. The pines carry great harvest potential for the future, giving a new owner both recreational value today and a timber asset to manage or harvest down the road. On the west side of the property, a trail system doing double duty as a firebreak wraps around the pine stands, providing easy access for management, hunting, or recreation while also helping protect the timber. In the northeast corner of that same west side, there's a strong natural opening well suited to a food plot, an ideal spot to draw and hold deer traffic within easy reach of the surrounding cover and bedding areas. The property is enrolled in Minnesota's Sustainable Forest Incentive Act (SFIA) program, with three acres carved out of the covenant, giving a buyer some immediate flexibility outside the program's restrictions while the balance of the land continues under its current forest management commitment. Access is excellent, with the property reached directly off County Road 7. Whether the draw is the timber, the wildlife habitat, or simply owning a piece of Minnesota conservation history, this property offers a well-rounded package for a hunter, timber owner, or recreational land buyer.

TBD Co Rd 7, Staples

Listing courtesy of Whitetail Properties Real Esta.

$420,000

7116329 MLS

Spanning 132.19+/- acres in Wadena County, this property combines everything serious hunters and outdoor enthusiasts appreciate in a well-rounded recreational tract. Offering a blank canvas to develop into your own hunting paradise, the groundwork has already been laid with an exceptionally well-maintained trail system that provides easy access throughout. This property has incredible potential, and the moment you step foot on it you’ll see exactly why. The landscape features an outstanding mix of mature timber, open upland fields, and thick cover, creating natural transitions and travel corridors that wildlife rely on. Stands of mature red pine are complemented by young timber growth, providing excellent high-ground security cover that gradually transitions into scattered willow swamps, creating ideal bedding habitat. Tucked away from the road are several secluded pockets of open grassland positioned for future food plots that could become a primary food source for deer and other wildlife in the area. The quality of the habitat is reflected in the property's hunting history, including the harvest of a remarkable 219 5/8-inch whitetail buck in the 2000s, along with several other quality bucks taken in more recent years. Apart from whitetail - turkeys, bear, and grouse frequent the area. The established trail system makes it easy to access stand locations, check trail cameras, improve habitat, or simply enjoy the property year-round. The combination of diverse habitat and exceptional accessibility makes this tract just as enjoyable to explore as it is to hunt. One of the property's standout features is that it hunts much larger than its 132.19+/- acres. Bordering thousands of acres of the Huntersville State Forest, you'll enjoy immediate access to additional ground for hunting, trail riding, hiking, and countless other outdoor recreational opportunities. The neighboring public land expands your options while enhancing the overall appeal of this already impressive tract. Whether you're looking to develop a hunting property, enjoy year-round recreation, or invest in a beautiful and diverse piece of Minnesota land, this property offers the habitat, location, and opportunity to create something truly special. This property is also being offered as part of a larger parcel. Property is part of an unrecorded parcel split. Available tracts include: MLS#'s 7116329 (Tract 1), 7116661 (Tract 2), 7116326 (Tract 3), and 7116323 (property as whole).

Tract 1 - TBD Hubbard Line Rd, Menahga

Listing courtesy of Midwest Land Group LLC.

$190,000

7111003 MLS

Hunting is just around the corner and now is the time for you to get some land to enjoy durning the hunting season. This property offers 38.14 acres, has a small 10'x16' cabin for sleeping, 2- 6x6 deer stands all ready to go, food plots are in, hinge cutting has been done for the wildlife and the animals have water. Set up showing before its to late

xxx County Rd 26, Verndale

Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc..

$248,000

7107979 MLS

If you've been looking for a property that offers a great mix of hunting, recreation, and a place to build, this one deserves a look. Power is available at the road, and there are several nice spots to build a home, hunting cabin, or weekend getaway. The habitat is already set up well for wildlife. Young timber provides plenty of cover, while scattered mature trees add diversity throughout the property. Thick willow lowlands offer excellent bedding cover for deer, and the mix of timber, bedding, and open ground creates natural travel corridors that should keep deer moving through the property during the season. The southwest corner stands out as a great location for a transitional food plot. It's positioned between bedding cover and the surrounding habitat, making it a natural place to help attract and hold deer throughout the fall. There is also plenty of open ground that could be used for pasture, hobby farming, or expanded wildlife habitat if that's part of your vision. Whether you leave it as is or make improvements over time, the property offers a lot of flexibility. One of the biggest advantages is the location. Huntersville State Forest is directly across the road, giving you easy access to thousands of acres of public land for hunting, hiking, and exploring. You'll also be just minutes from the State Forest's ATV trail system, making this a great property for anyone who enjoys trail riding as much as hunting. Whether you're looking for your first hunting property, a place to build, or a weekend retreat, this tract has a lot to offer. The combination of build sites, quality habitat, open ground, and direct access to public land makes it a property you'll want to see in person.

TBD- 350th Street, Menahga

Listing courtesy of Whitetail Properties Real Esta.

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