Recreational Land for Sale in Kimberly, Oregon

The Running Spur Hunting Ranch is a true Eastern Oregon holding: an expansive, well-rounded property offering river frontage, timbered draws, open range, irrigated ground, and exceptional big-game hunting. Located just outside the scenic, unincorporated community of Kimberly in Grant County, this is the kind of country that has long drawn ranchers, sportsmen, and families looking for room to roam.

Encompassing 2,686.15± deeded acres, the ranch also includes a 1,500± acre Bureau of Land Management (BLM) allotment and water rights for 23± acres. The property supports grazing for approximately 75 head, while its varied terrain, pine timber, and open country provide quality habitat for elk and mule deer. Landowner hunting tags are available, making the ranch especially appealing as a private hunting retreat.

Water is a defining feature of the property, with more than 2 miles of frontage along the North Fork John Day River. Whether casting a line, floating the river, or simply taking in the views from the bank, the river offers a rare and peaceful connection to this remarkable landscape. The John Day and North Fork John Day rivers are well known for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and native steelhead fishing, adding another layer of recreational opportunity to the ranch.

The surrounding Kimberly country is rich in geologic beauty and natural history. Known as a hub for paleontology and archaeology field studies, the area offers striking formations, deep canyons, and wide-open vistas in every direction. The ranch is located just 22± miles from the world-famous John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center.

With its blend of productive grazing, river frontage, irrigated ground, timber, hunting, fishing, and access to public lands, Running Spur Hunting Ranch captures the very best of Eastern Oregon. It is an outstanding opportunity for those seeking a recreational getaway, private hunting ranch, or lasting legacy property in Oregon’s high desert country.