1,731 Acres of Improved Recreational Land for Sale in Elgin, Oregon

Trophy hunting ranch with a beautiful lodge located in Wenaha 56 hunting unit which is known hands down as the best elk hunting unit in Oregon. The ranch attracts a variety of wildlife including trophy elk, moose, whitetail deer, mule deer, bears, turkeys, grouse, and ducks. The secluded 1,731 acres is almost completely surrounded by the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and has many natural amenities including 4 ponds, creeks, and wetlands.

Land

With the exception of the lodge and solar panels, this property remains in its original pristine condition. The entire perimeter of the ranch is fenced for privacy and it has private access to thousands of acres of the bordering national forest land.

The waters of Fry Meadow Creek, Meadow Creek, and Sheep Creek meander throughout the gently rolling acreage and meadows of the ranch. All three creeks are fish-bearing and Sheep Creek runs year-round. For fishing enthusiasts, there are four large ponds on the property stocked with trout.

The ranch is already set up for large hunting groups. There are three raised tent decks with two frost-free water spigots between them. The tent decks are close to the main lodge and have a firepit near them so it is perfect for guests.

1,731 Total Acres Borders National Forest Creeks (Both Seasonal & Year-Round)

3 Deck Tents

3 Fire Pits Gravel & Dirt Roads

4 Stocked Ponds

2 Solar Panels Suitable for Horses Timber Trophy Hunting Wildlife Views

Improvements

A custom-built lodge sits in the perfect setting next to the pond. It was built in 2016 and features 6 bedrooms 4 bathrooms, and 2 attached RV garages. The main level features an open living area with concrete floors, a wood panel ceiling, a kitchenette with an island, and a large river rock fireplace. Upstairs is the newly finished master bedroom suite, additional guest bedrooms, and a bonus room with a fireplace. The lodge has 2 covered decks on either side. One overlooks the pond and the other overlooks the 3 tent decks. There is a bunk room with private access from the outside that features a shower room and a full bathroom. The bunk room is perfect for guests using the tent decks.

Beyond the lodge is a 1960s A-Frame cabin with a loft bedroom and wood stove. The cabin is 868 sq ft and is powered by a generator.

Throughout the timbered acreage, you will find a few historic outbuildings that add to the natural charm of the ranch.

868 Sq Ft Cabin

3,264 Sq Ft Lodge (6 Bed, 4 Bath)

Bunk Room with Outdoor Entrance & Shower Room Bonus Room Covered Decks River Rock Fireplace RV Garages Septic Well

There is an option to purchase a 70ft x 65ft airplane hanger separately for an additional $550,000. The hanger is located in La Grande, Oregon. It has an office space and a two-bedroom apartment.

Recreation

The property also qualifies for up to 3 tags through the Landowner Preference (LOP) hunting program. The following hunts could be allowed on this property depending on availability:

3 Elk ( 2 can be non-owner )

3 Buck Deer ( 2 can be non-owner )

Please note the program considers the registered owner or immediate family members to be owners. Anyone filling a tag outside of this would be considered a non-owner and only 50% of the tags can go to non-owners. Additionally, the number of LOP tags available each season may vary due to the population of each species and the number of LOP tags applied for in each unit. Please verify annually with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on the number of LOP tags that are available that year to the landowners.

The ranch itself offers a multitude of recreational opportunities such as ATV riding, camping hunting, fishing, or searching for morel mushrooms. However, there are several other hotspots that are close by that offer even more outdoor adventures.

0 miles from the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

2.0 miles from the Grande Ronde River

8.6 miles from Looking Glass Fish Hatchery

13.7 miles from Jubilee Lake

25 miles from Elgin, Oregon

25.5 miles from Langdon Lake

40 miles from Wallowa, Oregon

47 miles from Mountain Emily Recreation Area

67 miles from Wallowa Lake