Norsworthy Ranch is featured in the Spring 2026 issue of Texas LAND magazine. Click here to find out more.
Norsworthy Ranch encompasses approximately 8,499± acres in Val Verde County, Texas, just 1.5 miles south of the historic ghost town of Pandale. Held in single-family ownership for more than 40 years, this exceptional legacy ranch offers a rare combination of accessible Lower Pecos River frontage, abundant wildlife, significant prehistoric history, dependable water infrastructure, and well-maintained improvements in an extremely private, untouched landscape.
The ranch’s defining is its approximately 2 miles of frontage along the Lower Pecos River, located about 2.7 river miles south of Pandale Crossing. Unlike many river properties characterized by steep bluffs and limited access, much of this frontage is gentle and usable. The river corridor includes deep, turquoise blue swimming holes exceeding 20 feet in depth, shallow rapids, dramatic limestone canyon walls, and remarkable accessible seclusion. This stretch of the Pecos is widely regarded as one of the cleanest natural freshwater rivers in Texas and offers outstanding opportunities for swimming, fishing, paddling, and quiet enjoyment.
The Pecos River region is one of the most archaeologically significant landscapes in North America. Caves located along a major rock canyon on the ranch show signs of possible prehistoric habitation, reflecting thousands of years of human presence and adding a meaningful historical dimension to the property.
The ranch supports diverse wildlife habitat across rugged canyon country and native brushland. Native species include white-tailed deer, turkey, blue quail, mourning dove, javelina, and mountain lion, with non-native species such as aoudad sheep and feral hogs also present. Approximately 80 percent of the perimeter is low fenced, with high fencing along the northern boundary.
Water infrastructure is a standout asset in this arid region. The ranch is equipped with five functional domestic water wells, several additional serviceable wells, and two 30,000 gallon Pioneer storage tanks supporting residential and operational needs.
Improvements are centrally located near the main entrance off Langtry Road and include a 2,523± square-foot limestone main residence, a 1,660± square-foot secondary home, multiple barns, a modern horse facility with eight stalls and a residential bunkroom, and additional housing for a ranch manager.
Offered at $1,100 per acre, Norsworthy Ranch represents a rare opportunity to acquire a generational river ranch defined by water, history, privacy and scale.
8,499± Acres
Val Verde County, Texas
$9,348,900
John Lynd, Broker
830-446-6145 • John@BluestemRanchGroup.com
BluestemRanchGroup.com
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