This buildable and beautifully timbered 1,287-acre (approx.) private hunting retreat qualifies for a Forest Dwelling permit, and has incredible views of the famous John Day Valley, the snow-capped Strawberry Mountains, and Prairie City. The property is essentially two square miles, approximately a mile wide. It also has a mile of pretty, year-round Bear Creek running through it, including meadows next to the creek that could be a home site, RV pad, or just a picnic area. It is easily accessed on its west side by a road that directly connects to paved County Road 18 (which the County keeps plowed all winter). Just driving the three miles up Road 18 from State Highway 26 is pleasant, with large trees and pretty Bear Creek. Conveniently located only seven minutes from the quaint little town of Prairie City in Grant County, the property is also only twelve minutes from the big town of John Day with its additional restaurants and shopping.

Great hunting, especially for elk! So good that an outfitter has paid thousands of dollars to be allowed to commercially guide elk, deer and turkey hunts in 2018, 2019 and again in 2020 on this and other adjacent land owned by the seller, and especially this parcel. Before leasing the hunting rights, Seller allowed a friend to take his granddaughter hunting only one year, and in 2017 she shot a big bull on top of the property (see photo). You will be eligible for two Landowner Preference tags for both deer and elk.

The interior of the property has good roads, including one new road. Some roads are graveled, some not. Several spots could be developed into a home site or just a large pad for your hunting trailer or RV. Enjoy the peace and quiet of your own pine forest hunting heaven, yet be close to civilization any time you want to go mingle with the great people of Grant County! You could partition the southern Section into three or four smaller (160 200 acre) parcels, each with a great-view RV pad spot. Note: Sellers photos of this pretty property are woefully inadequate to show its beauty, especially the sweet creek area, so you need to come see it for yourself soon. ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Seller will work with commission to a buyer's realtor, TBD.