Property Overview
North Fork Meadows is ideally located just 25± minutes north of Salmon, Idaho, at the base of the mountain foothills overlooking the Fourth of July Creek Valley. This 28.9± acre property offers Western character, historic significance, practical ranch infrastructure, sweeping views, abundant wildlife, and direct proximity to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands.
The property features two separate residences. The primary log home, constructed in 1983 by Ernest Hemingway’s granddaughter, reflects a distinctive sense of history and craftsmanship. Built with hand-hewn logs, natural stone, and quality materials, the home includes a living room with a propane wood stove, open kitchen, dining room, bathroom, upper-level bedroom and bathroom, and walk-out deck with valley views.
The second home features an open living area, kitchen, laundry area, bedroom, impressive walk-in vault, and two upstairs bedrooms. With contemporary updates and a stone fireplace, it serves well as a guest home or separate quarters for family and friends. An attached four-stall garage provides shop space and vehicle storage. Both homes are connected to a backup generator.
The horse and livestock facilities are designed for practical everyday use. A custom-built barn includes five stalls, a tack room, a hayloft, and additional storage. A round pen, a feed building, fenced paddocks, smaller barns, and livestock sheds provide additional support. Dedicated cattle pens and a loading chute near the main road allow for easy transport. The agricultural buildings and Ritchie water tanks are connected to a second backup generator.
Wildlife can be found on the property year-round, while adjacent public lands expand recreational opportunities. Water resources include a substantial year-round pond, an irrigation ditch operating from April through November, and water rights for irrigation and stock water.
North Fork Meadows offers an established mountain retreat with meaningful water resources, complete utilities, practical improvements, and a genuine connection to the Idaho wilderness.
Property Facts
- 28.9± acres in the scenic North Fork of the Salmon River Valley
- Two residences, including a distinctive log home and separate guest house
- Year-round pond with multiple water rights and irrigation infrastructure
- Custom five-stall barn with tack room, hayloft, and livestock facilities
- Fenced paddocks, corrals, and established livestock infrastructure
- Expansive views of Fourth of July Creek and the surrounding mountains
- A beautiful setting approximately 2.5 miles up Fourth of July Creek Road
- Direct access to abundant public lands and recreational opportunities
- Excellent setting for horses, livestock, hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation
- Conveniently located approximately 20 miles north of Salmon, Idaho
- Attached four-stall garage, with one bay serving as a shop
