Located in the heart of Idaho, Piva Ranch is a remarkable 1,480± acre ranch that presents a rare combination of exceptional agricultural capacity and premier private hunting opportunities. Offering four pivots, including three that are gravity fed, and backed by abundant water rights, the property is ideally positioned for high-level agricultural production. Its diverse landscape is rich in natural resources and scenic beauty, with the Salmon River forming part of its boundary and three spring-fed creeks and multiple other springs winding gracefully through the ranch.

Wildlife is abundant and ever-present, making Piva Ranch a true sanctuary for sportsmen and nature enthusiasts alike. The ranch, and just adjacent to the ranch, hosts thriving populations of elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, and wild turkeys, while the fall season brings large flights of ducks and geese that migrate through the region. The varied topography, expansive meadows, and fertile river bottom ground create ideal conditions for both cattle grazing and hay production, underscoring the ranch’s reputation as one of the most productive properties of its kind.

Improvements include three residences and a full suite of ranch facilities, offering everything needed to operate a large-scale agricultural and livestock operation effectively. The setting is stunning, with open meadows framed by cottonwoods and the dramatic backdrop of the Frank Church Wilderness rising to the northwest. Accessible year-round, the property lies in an area known for minimal winter snowfall. Its location, just two miles from the historic town of Challis, Idaho, and 58± miles upstream from Salmon, Idaho, adds convenience without sacrificing privacy.

With 1,480± contiguous acres, the Piva Ranch delivers both the production capacity of a true working operation and the sporting amenities sought by even the most dedicated outdoorsman.

PROPERTY FACTS:

  • 1,480± deeded acres and bordering the Salmon River to the east
  • Three spring-fed creeks and multiple other springs flow through the ranch
  • Gravity flow irrigation, with four pivots, wheel lines, and flood
  • Abundant water rights provide the option to install additional pivots if desired
  • Hay production is 1,800 to 2,000 ton a year
  • Abundant wildlife including elk, deer, turkey, along with ducks and geese
  • Improvements include a 3,892± square foot main home with two other living quarters
  • Agriculture improvements include powered barns and shops, livestock handling facilities, covered stalls, elk-fenced corrals, a full-span indoor arena, scales, and a vintage powered log barn
  • Fly fishing on the spring creeks and the Salmon River
  • Fantastic duck and goose hunting
  • Fully fenced for cattle grazing
  • Two miles to Challis, Idaho, and one mile to Challis Airport
  • Learn more about this property, its investment potential and information about the area in the Property Brochure.

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