Okanogan Highlands Ranch

Two contiguous ranches that make for one of the largest ranches in the state - 6,898 acres! Great mule & whitetail deer hunting as well as fishing opportunities. Excellent waterfowl and upland bird hunting. A fine property for grazing cattle. Hay is grown along the river, this is an actual 4 season property. The activities are endless - from riding the multiple roads to finding the ten named lakes and exploring the old gold mines. Land The ranch starts at 1,000 feet above sea level and gradually climbs to over 2,800 feet. Great soil in the valleys for growing crops and better than average soil conditions in the highlands growing large Red Fir, Ponderosa Pine, and quaking Aspens. Apples, cherries, apricot, and pear orchards surround this property. There are also many vineyards and wineries in the Okanogan valley known for its dessert wines. There are several old gold mines on the ranch; at one time, this area crawled with miners searching for gold and other minerals on the ranch. 6,898 Acres. Two magnificent contiguous ranches. These two ranches have ten named lakes spread across this five miles-wide by five miles long Ranch. Loaded with Fir and Pine trees and numerous quaking aspen groves that make for a perfect habitat for all the animals, The Ranch to the East, known as Horseshoe Lake River Ranch, 3252 acres, has over 2 miles of river frontage on the Okanogan river. Horseshoe lake is the largest lake next to the Okanogan river with lush green meadows for growing your crops. To the west are large plateaus with ample grazing grasses and tall mature timber, approximately 700 acres of timber with valley views for miles. A small home with two bedrooms and one bath, perfect for your ranch hand. The Ranch to the west is known as Whisky Mountain Ranch, composed of 3646 acres. Over a thousand acres of mature timber 5 lakes big, Finney being the largest. Plenty of grass for grazing. The timber is primarily red fir and pine, meeting the grassy meadows below. Whisky Mountain Ranch also has a custom built 2,600 sq ft rambler with two master bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Also included are two large lots on Spectacle lake with power and septic. The tallest mountain on this ranch is Big Whisky Mountain at 2,800 feet; the lowest valley of this ranch is at 1,000 feet. These two combined ranches offer some of the best outdoor recreation activities in the area, from fantastic upland game bird hunting and deer hunting lying within the Rocky Mountain mule deer migration route. In addition, you can enjoy excellent fishing, cross country skiing, hiking, and biking on 6,898 Acres. These two ranches have ten named lakes spread across this five miles wide by five miles long Ranch. Loaded with Fir and Pine trees and numerous quaking aspen groves that make for a perfect habitat for all the animals, The Ranch to the East, known as Horseshoe Lake River Ranch, 3,252 acres, has over 2 miles of river frontage on the Okanogan river. Horseshoe lake is the largest lake next to the Okanogan river, with lush green meadows for growing your crops. To the west are large plateaus with ample grazing grasses and tall mature timber, approximately 700 acres of timber with valley views for miles. A small home with two bedrooms and one bath, perfect for your ranch hand. The Ranch to the west is known as Whisky Mountain Ranch, composed of 3646 acres. Over a thousand acres of mature timber 5 lakes big, Finney being the largest. Plenty of grass for grazing. The timber is primarily red fir and pine, meeting the grassy meadows below. Whisky Mountain Ranch also has a custom built 2,600 sq ft rambler with two master bedrooms and two full bathrooms, also included are two large lots on Spectacle lake with power and septic. The tallest mountain on this Ranch is Big Whisky Mountain at 2800 feet; the lowest valley of this Ranch is at 1,000 feet. Improvements The 2,600 square foot home on the Whisky Mountain Ranch is a custom built rambler with two master bedrooms with bathrooms and a two-plus car garage with large kitchen with granite counters  and a patio overlooking the valleys below. There is also a useable barn approximately 20 x 50  with power and at one time had an apartment for the ranch hand. The home on Horseshoe Ranch is a diminutive two bed, two bath that needs updating but is being lived in now.  Great home for your ranch hand and has water and electric located on Hwy 7 . Recreation This ranch is well known for trophy Mule deer hunting. Its multiple lakes and high mountain timberlands make for a Mule Deer haven. The ranch lies within the Rocky Mountain Mule deer migration route; as soon as the snow flies, the big bucks make their way thru the ranch as they. The ranch is also home to Moose, Whitetail Deer, Black bears, and Wild Turkeys, to name a few. The ranch has miles of dirt roads and trails that you can enjoy year-round with four seasons, and there are always recreational opportunities available at your fingertips. Residents and visitors enjoy mountaineering, hiking, camping, hunting, biking, or horseback riding. In addition, the Okanogan River offers swimming, jet-boating, river rafting, fishing, and kayaking. There are numerous fishing lakes nearby stocked with fish, and most allow boats. Spectacle Lake Wannucut Lake Whitestone Lake Palmer Lake Blue Lake Chopaka lake fly fishing only Bowers Lake Okanogan river Please watch the Drone Video  Agriculture The ranch can handle over 500 head of cattle grazing from spring to late fall if the weather holds out. This is a great area for a Vineyard or apple orchards. the Red fir trees and Ponderosa Pine seem to grow quite well in these soils General Operations Multiple cattle grazing leases bringing in over $11,500 annually Region & Climate The Climate is a true four seasons from cool spring weather and hot, dry summers that give way to a cool down come fall, and you can count on getting some snow in the late fall and winter. It can get cold enough to freeze the lakes just in time for ice fishing. temperature typically varies from 22°F to 90°F and is rarely below 8°F or above 98°F. History Okanogan was used for thousands of years as a camping ground and fishing area by the Southern Okanogan Tribe, also known as the Sinkaietk or Uknaqinx, as well as by several other tribes of the mid-Columbia. Steelhead and salmon runs were plentiful on the Okanogan River. The Okanogan River was also well known to fur traders and other early non-Indian explorers in the early 1800s. In 1833. Farms, Orchards, and a Town Around 1900, the mining fever was cooling off and settlers began turning their eye to another kind of gold — agricultural bottomlands. People began to realize that with the addition of irrigation water, the Okanogan Valley could be rich orchard land and farmland. In 1905, the Okanogan Irrigation Project was approved by the U.S. Department of the Interior, making it the first U.S. Reclamation Service project in the state. Contracts were let in 1906. Pioneer entrepreneurs began platting future town sites to serve what they envisioned as a bustling agricultural valley. Location The Ranch is in the very peaceful County of Okanogan, only 6 miles from Tonasket. Follow the winding road past the Okanogan river up the hill past the beautiful Whitestone lake. You will start to see Spectacle lake before you turn onto Wannacut lake road. The custom-built home sits on a perch overlooking the vast valley floor and the surrounding mountains. The only sounds you will hear are the birds singing during the day and the crickets chirping at night. Minimal artificial light allows for some splendid star gazing as you sit on your patio feeling relaxed, taking it all in. There is a county airport in Tonasket 3,000 feet. Manager is Darren Johnson 509-322-7432 W01   Please watch the Drone Video