Recreational Land for Sale in Fairfield, Idaho

Nestled in Idaho’s rugged Smoky Mountains, this remarkable 192± acre holding offers a rare blend of historic mining heritage, remote mountain recreation, and exceptional big-game hunting opportunity. Known as the Silver Star Mine and Hunting Property, the land encompasses a patented mining claim associated with the Silver Star Mine, whose origins date to 1881 during the era of the old mining community of Carrietown. With the crash in silver prices in the 1890s, many of the area’s famous silver mines went bankrupt and shut down their operations for good.

Located within the Sawtooth National Forest region, approximately 26 miles from Ketchum, Idaho, the property is accessed via Warm Springs Road, just beyond Dollarhide Pass. Its high-country setting delivers the solitude, scenery, and untamed character that define central Idaho’s backcountry. With no existing infrastructure, the property presents a true blank canvas for an owner seeking a private wilderness retreat, a recreational base camp, or a historic mineral property to hold and explore.

Positioned in Idaho Hunting Unit #44 and bordering Unit #48, the acreage lies in an area known for outstanding wildlife habitat and diverse sporting opportunities. Elk and mule deer are among the prominent big-game species found throughout the surrounding Smoky Mountains.

Whether envisioned as a secluded hunting headquarters, a legacy recreational property, or a unique ownership opportunity tied to Idaho’s mining past, the Silver Star Mine and Hunting Property is a distinctive offering. Its combination of substantial acreage, patented-claim history, proximity to Ketchum, and location amid expansive public lands makes it an uncommon chance to own a meaningful piece of Idaho’s mountain landscape.