Carter Canyon & Kiowa Creek Ranch Complex
The Carter Canyon & Kiowa Creek Ranch Complex is located in the Wildcat Hills Range fourteen miles
southwest of Gering, Nebraska along Summit and Carter Canyon Roads. The Ranch Complex is a mix of
properties that were owned by five separate families over many years. The Ranch Complex consists of
approximately 13,000 acres of contiguous land which includes some in Banner County. Most of the
ground is native rangeland having a mix of moderately forested Ponderosa Pine, Cedar and Juniper
forests in the hills and canyons. There is a diverse topography of steep escarpments, canyons, and open
prairie meadows. There is also 300 acres of CRP ground and 365 acres of dryland farm ground.
The historic Kiowa Creek and Owl Creek headwaters originate and meander approximately 16 miles
where they eventually merge and flow into Horse Creek and then continue to the North Platte River.
Also, there are four active springs at different locations around the Ranch.
There are four parking areas along Carter Canyon Road for public access. The large parking area on the
West side of the road offers public parking for horse trailers and RV’s. There are no motorized vehicles
allowed past the designated parking area signage, and no parking along Summit or Carter Canyon roads.
The east boundary of the Ranch is at the base of Carter Canyon. The canyon is designated as a
Watchable Wildlife area and no hunting is allowed within the signage.
The east end of the complex borders Cedar Canyon WMA, the west end borders Montz Point WMA, and
to the north and south are private lands. The ranch has an abundance of wildlife which includes mule
deer, elk, wild turkey, sharp tail grouse, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, big horn sheep, and several
other animal and bird species.