Joseph Creek Ranch

Property Overview: 

-Located in the Blue Mountains in the desirable area of Wallowa County 

-659+- total acres mixed with meadows, Joseph Creek, canyons and mature timber 

-3.5+- miles of Joseph Creek meandering through the property with steelhead and trout 

-Multiple improvements including a 1,152 square foot cabin, barn, hay sheds, and more 

-Bordered by public land on three sides 

-Secluded location behind locked gate 

-Hunting opportunities for deer, elk, black bear, quail, and grouse 

-Potential for Landowner Preference (LOP) hunting tags 

Property Summary: 

The Joseph Creek Ranch is one of those properties that every local in the area dreams of owning. This amazing property is breathtaking as you follow the nearly 3.5+- miles of Joseph Creek that traverses through the mature timber and big grassy meadows within the property’s borders. This ranch is one worth owning. 

The Joseph Creek ranch is comprised of 659+- total acres approximately 32 miles North of Enterprise, OR. This area is where the grasslands of the Zumwalt Prairie transition into the dense forests of the Blue Mountains. This very diverse ranch is comprised of 245+- acres of timber, 50+- acres of grassy riparian meadows, and the remainder in streams and grasslands. There are approximately 31.8 acres covered under water rights from Joseph Creek. A road, currently gated, traverses the property accessing one neighbor North of the ranch. 

Joseph Creek traverses through approximately 3.5+- miles of the property offering fishing opportunities for parts of the year. Joseph Creek has a native population of steelhead that is very significant to the entire Columbia River Watershed. This is due to the absence of hatchery fish allowing for genetic purity within the native population. This offers significant potential for stream restoration opportunities.  

Joseph Creek Ranch lies in a secluded area with abundant water and forage resources. This pays off with abundant hunting opportunities for big game species such as deer, elk and black bear. Upland game bird species include blue grouse, rough grouse, turkey, chukar, quail and more. Joseph Creek, which divides the ranch, also serves as the boundary for the Sled Springs Hunting Unit #57 and the Chesnimnous Hunting Unit #58. The ranch offers opportunities for Landowner Preference (LOP) hunting tags for deer and elk (buyer to confirm with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife). 

Many improvements tell the story of the last century of use as a working cattle ranch. An older three-bedroom, one bathroom 1,152 square foot off-grid cabin is located on the ranch. The cabin has historically been powered by a generator with propane appliances. It has been vacant for many years but has been kept clean. Complimenting the cabin is a historic 1,800 square foot barn, two hay sheds, and three other outbuildings.  

This ranch is being offered for sale on the open market for the first time is decades. Properties like the Joseph Creek Ranch rarely make it to the open market at all. This property is likely going to sell quickly so do not miss out. Contact the listing agent today. 

*All prospective buyers must be prequalified prior to entry.  

*This property is behind locked gates and inaccessible to the public. Do not attempt to view the property without the listing agent present.