Ask Dustin Lutt
There are properties that check boxes... and then there are properties people remember.
This 378± acre tract in the Missouri River bluffs of northeast Nebraska is one of those rare places that feels different the moment you step onto it. Tucked into the hills just outside Homer, this ground carries a history, a layout, and a presence that's nearly impossible to recreate today.
Formerly the Thomas Ashford Scout Camp, the property has quietly evolved since its closure in 2013 into something even more unique-a private setting where miles of trails, hardwood ridges, and open gathering spaces all come together.
The current owners have done the hard work of bringing key pieces back to life.
A fully renovated 2 bed, 1 bath cabin has been taken down to the studs and rebuilt-clean, comfortable, and ready to use. Nearby, the old scout mess hall has been restored into a 3,400 square foot gathering space designed to bring people together. With a commercial kitchen, large seating area, and a well-thought-out layout, it's built for everything from quiet weekends to full-house gatherings.
Both buildings have been updated with new electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and rural water-giving you modern reliability in a setting that still feels completely removed. Papio Missouri River Rural Water and Northeast Power.
But the real value here is the land.
Over 8 miles of established trails wind through rolling hardwood timber, connecting ridge tops, draws, and tucked-away clearings. Scattered throughout are remnants of the camp's past-old cabanas, shelters, and lookout points-now serving as natural spots to camp, relax, or simply take in the views.
The timber is exactly what you want in this part of Nebraska. A strong mix of bur oak, chinkapin oak, red oak, black walnut, and hackberry covers the property.
Walnut has been selectively harvested in the past, but there's still a noticeable amount of quality trees standing-adding another layer of long-term value.
From a hunting standpoint, this area has a reputation-and it holds true here.
The Missouri River corridor consistently produces quality whitetails, and this property sits in a position that supports it. Trail camera history shows mature deer, and the layout of the property allows for multiple access points and low-pressure setups. Two established food plots have been maintained, typically rotating between clover and turnips.
One of the most unique advantages is the neighboring ground.
The property borders approximately 31,000 acres of Winnebago tribal land-archery only, limited draw. It's a lightly pressured block of ground that acts as a natural buffer and contributes to the overall quality of hunting in the area.
Opportunities like this are few and far between in Nebraska-especially properties that combine this kind of acreage, improvements, timber, and history all in one place.
Whether it's weekends with family, time outdoors in the fall, or simply owning a piece of ground that stands on its own-this is the type of property people hold onto once they have it.
Directions:
Approximate address: 2850 Blyburg Rd, Homer, NE
Showing Instructions:
Showings are by appointment only with a minimum 24-hour notice. Please contact Dustin Lutt at 785-577-7377 to schedule.
