Little Beech Creek Ranch

The Little Beech Creek Ranch is a rare opportunity offering 3,737+- acres just outside the historic town of John Day, OR. This property offers river frontage, close proximity to town, abundant springs, diverse vegetation, breathtaking scenery, privacy, all with an abundance of hunting and fishing opportunities. Opportunities to own property like the Little Beech Creek Ranch don't come along often.The John Day River area has an abundance of history going back to mining, cattle, and its natural resources. Dating long before human settlement, evidence of dinosaurs dating back 55 million years has been found throughout the area. The mineral-rich soils have produced not only gold, but beauty as well. The surrounding area, and the Little Beech Creek Ranch itself, offer "painted hills" from the various colors of the soils. The elevation of the Little Beech Creek Ranch starts at 3,000 feet along the banks of the John Day River. Along the John Day River, you will find remnants of early times when they searched the area for gold. This is a private setting unencumbered by public roads. The John Day River meanders throughout the property for approximately 2/3 of a mile. The top of the property peaks out at an elevation of approximately 4,500 feet and is a completely different area ecologically from the lower elevations. Up here you will find North-facing slopes with healthy bunchgrass communities mixed with small patches of timber. Little Beech Creek runs through 1+ miles of the property and is fed from many springs located on the property as well.The recreational aspects of this property are remarkable. The fishing opportunities include smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, summer steelhead and more. The area also offers several other forks of the John Day River, ponds and lakes. The area is well-known for its fishing opportunities. The ranch lies within the Northside Hunting Unit #47 known for strong genetics for rocky mountain elk and mule deer, which are abundant throughout this property. Also found on this property are antelope, turkey, mountain lions, coyotes and more. Landowner Preference (LOP) tags are available for this property and the property qualifies for up to four tags each for deer and elk. Buyer to confirm with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife concerning eligibility of LOP tags for this property. Several irrigated farm fields are located near the border of the property which help attract game to the ranch.Finding a large acreage ranch located so close to a town is rare. Finding a property that also offers hunting, fishing, privacy, peace and quiet is like finding a needle in a haystack. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Contact Evan Kaseberg or Caleb Howard with LandLeader today.Distance from John Day, OR to:Bend, OR 151 milesBoise, ID 189 milesKennewick, WA 189 milesPortland, OR 272 miles