$6,900,000

WILLIAMSON RIVER RANCH

Klamath County, Oregon | ±1,011 Deeded Acres | Williamson River Frontage

OVERVIEW

The Williamson River Ranch is one of the most compelling land offerings to reach the Klamath Basin market in years — a ±1,011-acre assemblage of five contiguous parcels straddling one of the most celebrated wild trout fisheries in the western United States. Approximately 1.5 miles of Williamson River frontage anchors this holding, delivering the kind of fly fishing access that serious anglers spend careers searching for. Native Great Basin redband rainbow trout are the prize — fish that commonly exceed 20 inches, with trophy specimens pushing 10 pounds and beyond.

This is a working and recreational ranch in equal measure. Sub-irrigated pastures fed by the Williamson River provide productive grazing ground. Timbered uplands offer timber management potential and natural privacy. Herbaceous wetland bottomlands sustain the fishery, wildlife habitat, and conservation value that define the Williamson River corridor. The terrain transitions from river bottomland through open grazing benchlands to timbered ridges — diverse enough to support multiple uses, cohesive enough to operate as a single unit.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

• Approximately 1.5 miles of Williamson River frontage — premier native redband trout fishery
• ±1,011 contiguous deeded acres across five tax parcels
• Sub-irrigated pastures drawn from the Williamson River
• Four livable structures including the main ranch cabin
• Cattle corrals and loading chute in place
• Estimated $96,000 annual cattle lease income potential (July 15 - March 1 grazing season)
• Good road systems throughout the property
• All utilities off-grid
• Diverse terrain: river bottomland, wetland flats, open grazing benchland, timbered uplands
• EFU-G zoning with farm-use special assessment — exceptionally low annual tax burden
• Strong conservation easement candidate — wetland, riparian, and ESA-listed wildlife habitat
• Proximity to Crater Lake National Park, Upper Klamath Lake, and the full Klamath Basin recreation corridor

THE FISHERY

The Williamson River needs no introduction among serious fly anglers. It is consistently ranked among the top wild trout fisheries in the western United States — not for its volume, but for the size and quality of its native fish. Great Basin redband rainbow trout are the dominant species, a strain that evolved in isolation and produces some of the largest wild rainbows found anywhere in the country. The river corridor also provides critical habitat for the Lost River sucker and shortnose sucker, both federally protected species whose presence underscores the ecological integrity of this stretch of water.

Owning 1.5 miles of this river is not a routine opportunity. At the scale and in the corridor represented by this property, transactions of this nature are measured in decades, not years.

THE RANCH

The working ranch infrastructure is in place and ready to operate. Cattle corrals and a loading chute serve the grazing operation. Good internal road systems allow access throughout the property without the need for major improvement. The main ranch features a rustic cabin alongside additional livable structures — four total — providing housing for an owner, manager, guests, or family.

Sub-irrigated pastures, fed naturally by the Williamson River and the property's extensive wetland hydrology, provide productive grazing ground without the cost of active irrigation infrastructure. The property offers significant agricultural income potential. While currently owner-grazed, the land supports a grazing season typically running from July through the end of October, when cows are typically gathered due to weather (with the official lease season extending from July 15th up to March 1st), presenting an estimated grazing lease value of $96,000. The land has been managed as a working cattle operation and shows the character of a property that has been used with care.

TERRAIN & LAND COVER

The ±1,011 acres span a range of terrain types that make this property operationally diverse and ecologically rich:

• River Bottomland & Wetlands: Approximately 53% of the property is herbaceous wetland — the foundation of the fishery, waterfowl habitat, and the sub-irrigated pasture system
• Evergreen Forest (Timbered Uplands): Approximately 25% of the property, primarily on mid-elevation and upper benches. Shukash series volcanic pumice soils support mature timber and provide natural screening and privacy
• Shrubland & Grazing Bench: Approximately 22%, transitional terrain connecting the river bottomland to the timbered uplands — the heart of the grazing operation
• Elevation Range: 4,544 ft to 4,870 ft with an average slope of 3.4% — predominantly gentle, workable terrain

CONSERVATION POTENTIAL

This property is a strong candidate for conservation easement programs. The combination of Williamson River frontage, 53% wetland coverage, ESA-listed species habitat, and the property's position within an established conservation corridor creates significant easement value. Conservation buyers — whether land trusts, individuals, or organizations seeking tax benefit structures — will find a compelling package here. Oregon's transferable state tax credit program for conservation easements adds another dimension to the financial analysis for qualified buyers.

LOCATION

• Nearest Town: Chiloquin, OR — approximately 10–15 miles (services, fuel, supplies)
• Regional Hub: Klamath Falls, OR — approximately 35–40 miles south (airport, hospital, full commerce)
• Crater Lake National Park: approximately 40–50 miles
• Upper Klamath Lake: nearby — largest freshwater lake in Oregon
• Collier Memorial State Park: nearby

OFFERING STRUCTURE

The Williamson River Ranch is available under two distinct offering structures to accommodate a broad range of buyers:

• Complete Assemblage: ±1,011 acres across all five parcels — the full ranch with river frontage, all structures, corrals, pastures, and timbered uplands
• The Ranch (Offering A): ±931 acres across four parcels — the river frontage, working ranch infrastructure, timbered uplands, and sub-irrigated pastures, without the homesite parcel
• The 80-Acre Parcel (Offering B): ±80 acres — the residential parcel with existing livable structures and farm-use designation, available as a standalone rural holding or as a complement to a larger ranch acquisition.
• Buyers may pursue any offering independently. Contact the listing agent for pricing and offering details.

ZONING & TAXES

All parcels are zoned EFU-G (Exclusive Farm Use – Grazing) under Klamath County's Land Development Code. Farm-use special assessment under ORS Chapter 308 keeps the annual tax burden across the full assemblage at approximately $1,449 — one of the lowest per-acre carrying costs in the Klamath Basin for a property of this quality and scale. Buyer to verify all information. Potential additional tax liability notation applies per county records.