LOCATION: This ranch is situated in central Idaho, in Idaho County. The Boar’s Nest Ranch overlooks the Little Salmon River and is just off Highway 95. Located 9 miles south of Riggins, Idaho, it is accessed by a paved county road. The town of Riggins is known for its excellent fishing and rafting. Lewiston, Idaho, is approximately two hours away offering regional center for shopping, entertainment, commercial airport, and is home to Lewis and Clark State College. McCall, Idaho, another resort town, is only 45 minutes away offering additional recreational opportunities.
ACREAGE: 852 +/- acres. Elevation ranges from 2,120 feet on the lower ground to 3,900 feet on the upper ground. Native pasture and scenic views are throughout the ranch. With commanding views of the Idaho Rockies and Seven Devil’s Wilderness.
RECREATION:
Activities: An outdoor enthusiasts delight. With...
Activities: An outdoor enthusiasts delight. With so many outdoor activities available you won’t ever have to wonder what you should do, the hard part will be choosing which one. On the ranch there is horseback riding, four wheeling, mountain biking, hiking, hunting, and backpacking. With the Little Salmon River almost out your front door, or the main Salmon nearby there is also, kayaking, white water rafting, canoeing, boating, fishing, and swimming available. McCall is just 45 minutes away with Payette Lake that offers jet skiing, sailing, waterskiing, hot springs, among other hobbies. Brundage ski resort is near where you can ski, snowboard, snowmobile, snowshoe, and fulfill many other winter activities. If that isn’t enough there are also mountain lakes, national forests, and many streams and creeks for additional fishing, hunting, and recreation.
Hunting: This ranch has elk (mostly in the winter), mule deer, whitetail deer, coyote, grouse, chukar, and quail. The chukar and quail are plentiful so this ranch has the possibility of being an excellent upland bird hunting ranch, especially if operated as a preserve with appropriate licensing as it integrates well with the conservation easement currently in place.
Fishing: World class fishing for Chinook salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon are just across the county road in the Little Salmon River or nearby in the Main Salmon River. You can also fish for trout, bass, and catfish.
Conservation: There is a conservation easement on 820+/- acres of the ranch in favor of Payette Land Trust. This easement primarily prohibits the subdivision of the encumbered land. The 30 acres not included in the easement are separated into three tracts and can be built upon but not subdivided. The three tracts can be moved to a different part of the ranch if buyer/owner desires. This easement runs with the property however and cannot be reversed.
HOMES/BUILDINGS: 2 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath, 1,244 +/- square foot home. The home was built in 1954, frame construction, concrete foundation, vinyl siding, and a composite shingle roof. The water for this house is from two springs, one above the house is gravity fed, and below the house is pumped. There is a pressure tank in the house. The heat is electric baseboard with supplemental heat from a wood stove. The roof is older and will need to be replaced in a few years.
Guest Cabins: Guest Cabin 1: This 175+/- sq.ft. cabin has vinyl siding and a metal roof. There is electric baseboard heat and a wood stove. There are no bathroom facilities in this cabin.
Guest Cabin 2: Renovated in 1996 it is the original home of Boar’s Nest. This 348+/- sq.ft. cabin has steel siding and a metal roof. The foundation is rock and post and has wood frame windows. There is a 120+/- sq.ft. front porch, as well as, a 132+/- sq.ft. back porch.
Garage: 792+/- sq.ft., 3 stall detached garage. It has a concrete floor, metal roof, and metal siding.
Red Barn: 1,536+/- sq.ft. barn with board and batten siding and a shale roof. The floor is dirt, it is pole construction on concrete piers.
Loft Barn: 2,142+/- sq.ft. this barn is constructed with post and pole, has a dirt floor, board sides, and a metal roof.
Granary: It is built using pole construction with board siding and a metal roof. It is 9’ x 15’ (+/-) on skids.
Hay Shed 1: Built in 1982 this 2,800+/- sq.ft. shed is post and pole construction, with a metal roof.
Hay Shed 2: Built in 1982 it is 3,360+/- sq.ft. It is built using post and pole construction with a metal roof.
Shop 1: 280+/- sq.ft. with board siding and floor, and a metal roof.
Shop 2: Built in 1871, this log shop is 168+/- sq.ft. and is in poor condition.
Machine Shed: 320+/- sq.ft. with a 5’ x 7’ (+/-) addition. This shed has board sides and a metal roof.
Storage Building: 80+/- sq.ft. and is solid 2x4 construction, metal roof, concrete foundation and floor.
Wood Shed: 96+/- sq.ft. shed with board siding and a shake roof.
Corrals with Sheds:
Shed A - has an open front, dirt floor, and a metal roof. It is 420+/- sq.ft..
Shed B - is enclosed with a dirt floor, and metal roof. It is 728+/- sq.ft.
History: John Carrey, noted area historian and author of the “River of No Return Wilderness”, purchased the property from John Bratland in December 1947. He sold most of the property to Russell Morell in August 1978 keeping the house and about 63 acres. Morell sold the AC Ranches in June 1987. R&S Realty purchased the house. SS Ranch purchased the entire property on March 10, 1993. Boar’s Nest Ranch, LLC purchased the property on March 19, 2002. This information was provided by the Seller.
Taxes: $1,190 +/- in 2008 according to the tax assessor.
Comments: Pretty recreation ranch on the Little Salmon River. Ranch affords the owner big game hunting and upland bird hunting. Remote setting yet only 10 minutes from town. Shown by prior appointment only.
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