Set on the west-facing slope at the north end of the Portneuf Range, this 1,040± acre ranch stretches out with room to work, explore, and get away from it all. The views are the kind you don’t get tired of, with clear lines to every horizon and elevations ranging from 5,400 to 6,250 feet. The terrain varies across the property, from heavy timber and old cedar stands to rolling sagebrush and dry-farmed ground in a strong grass stand.
The ranch borders Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land along its eastern edge, opening up access and providing a buffer of quiet country. Currently leased for cattle grazing, about half the acreage had been dry-farmed in wheat before it went into CRP. That program ended two years ago, but what’s been left behind is good grass and healthy cover—appealing for livestock and regional wildlife. A seasonal spring cuts through the land and adds value, especially for those thinking of long-term grazing or recreation.
Access comes via a 3-mile gravel road, which adds a sense of seclusion while still keeping you connected. It is just 9± miles to Lava Hot Springs for a soak, a burger, or a float and 38± miles northeast to Pocatello for groceries, hardware, and everything else. Salt Lake International is about 141 miles south via I-15.
This ranch sits in Idaho’s Big Game Unit 74, a spot known by locals for its solid late-season muzzleloader deer hunt that lines up with the rut. There are also elk hunts in the area, including an early rifle season available through a controlled draw. As a landowner here, you’d also be eligible to enter the Idaho Fish and Game’s Landowner Appreciation Program. This lottery-style draw gives property owners additional opportunities, which can benefit anyone who hunts or wants to invite family and friends.
Whether you’re looking to expand your grazing operation, build a private hunting basecamp, or stake your claim in a quiet pocket of southeast Idaho, this land offers space, function, and natural beauty without needing to dress it up.
