Riggins, ID 83549 - Idaho County

One of the Wests premier wilderness retreats, the 104.77 acre Shepp Ranch is located within the Nez Perce National Forest at the heart of the Frank Church-River of No Return and the Gospel Hump Wilderness Areas. The acreage lies along Crooked Creek and fronts on the north bank of the Salmon River, designated as a National Wild and Scenic River. The recently renovated and immaculately maintained main lodge, cabins, barn, shop, and generator house are sited above the confluence of Crooked Creek and the Salmon River overlooking the majestic river canyon. The ranch may be accessed by jet boat, foot, horseback, or by private aircraft utilizing the ranchs 2,000 foot airstrip. Enjoy excellent fly fishing for trout on Crooked Creek and smallmouth bass and spring and fall steelhead in the Salmon River. The 97,000 acre outfitting special use permit affords endless opportunities to big game hunt and explore the wilderness by horseback or hiking. The ranch is offered turnkey with furnishings and equipment, including three custom jet boats. Shepp Ranch is much more than a magnificent property; it is an experience that runs the gamut from full throttle exhilaration to utmost tranquility in a pristine setting unique to the largest contiguous wilderness in the Lower 48.

The Facts

~ The 104.77 acre Shepp Ranch is located at the confluence of Crooked Creek and the Salmon River, designated as a National Wild and Scenic River

~ Located within the Nez Perce National Forest at the heart of the Frank Church-River of No Return and the Gospel Hump Wilderness Areas

~ 30 air miles from Riggins, Idaho and 40 air miles from McCall, Idaho

~ Accessible by jet boat (approximately 30 minutes), aircraft, foot, or horseback

~ Has one of the better private, wilderness airfields approximately 2,000 feet in length

~ Tastefully renovated structures include the main lodge with dining area and apartment, eight cabins, shop, hay barn/tack shed, camp shed, and generator house

~ Natural spring, gravity-fed domestic water system, five septic systems, and electrical power provided by diesel generator

~ Typically accommodates about fifteen people with a maximum of thirty

~ 97,000 acre outfitting special use permit within the Nez Perce National Forest and Gospel Hump Wilderness Area

~ Turnkey with furnishings and equipment, including three jet boats

~ Fly fishing for trout on Crooked Creek, spring and fall steelhead fishing, and summer smallmouth bass fishing on the Salmon River