Salmon River, Challis, ID 83226 - Custer County

A true mountain and river ranch "featuring the longest stretch of privately held Salmon River frontage," as the river flows nearly 4 miles through the heart of this fantastic ranch.

+/- 4 miles of private Salmon River frontage (see pdf) provides outstanding wade and float fishing or simply summertime rafting, kayaking, or paddle boarding.

Borders BLM for +/- 7 miles (see maps in the Documents section), providing access to countless thousands of acres of BLM, USFS, and State of Idaho Public Lands.

Nearly unimaginable hunting, with generous populations of elk, whitetails, mule deer, antelope, bear, and mountain lion, but also amazing numbers of chukars and waterfowl, with the ranch's hay fields, year-round creek bottoms, ponds, and river, affording vital resources and habitat for all.

+/- 770 Deeded Acres.

(Note: Seller retaining approximately 10 acres)

With decreed Water Rights dating to 1884 irrigating 353.1 acres (see pdf)

The ranch is primarily irrigated by three pivots, plus wheel lines, some handlines, and flood contour ditches

Custer County Real Estate Taxes: 2023- $3,094.08

Improvements: are modest, with some waiting to be restored and brought back to their glory, as this ranch was once "the" showplace of the upper Salmon River.

South Headquarters: 

-48'x 48' pole equipment storage building/shop plus older utility sheds

-40'x 60' horse and cattle barn with corrals, plus cattle calving and feed pens

-Two bedroom/one bath manufactured home

Main Ranch, Lyon Creek Headquarters:

-3668 sq. ft., five bedroom, three bath, classic "ponderosa" ranch house with fantastic great room. There are two fireplaces, with an attached spacious garage, plus a maid, cook, or guest apartment. ALL WAITING FOR A REMODEL!

-The balance of headquarters buildings is made up of historic log barns and cabins, which are perfect for restoration.

Broker's Note:  While we attempt to capture the highlights of such an amazing property, one can only appreciate its vastness and incredible views by being on the ground. We've known folks to spend years and travel who knows how many miles trying to find a River Ranch that is also in the mountains, that's easily accessible, with untold recreation opportunities, and 15-20 minutes to town on a paved highway. Yet, today, you have that opportunity before you. So come take a look, you will not be disappointed.