ALLEN CREEK HUNTING RETREAT
Prineville, Oregon
$2,500,000
2,118.01± Acres
INTRODUCTION
Allen Creek Hunting Retreat is an extremely private piece of land, yet just a short driving distance from everything central Oregon has to offer, including less than an hour from the Bend/Redmond commercial airport. This great timbered parcel is part of the most western region of the Ochoco Mountains. This 2,118± acre tract of land offers excellent hunting, Kuman and Allen Creek frontage, timber cover, and tremendous views.
A rare offering, it has many outstanding attributes, including three landowner preference tags (buyer to confirm with Oregon Department of Wildlife). Located in the Grizzly Hunting Unit, the area is well known for its excellent big game hunting, mostly comprised of larger landownerships. Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, black bear, mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, turkey, and grouse are just some of the species that choose this private remote land to be their home. With easy access from Loften Creek and Allen Creek Road, the Allen Creek Hunting Retreat could be just the right hunting and outdoor retreat you have been dreaming of. This tract of ground is exceptional, and properties like this rarely come on the market.
Hunt, hike, ATV, camp, and raise heck! For generations, you and your loved ones could be enjoying this wonderful and special outdoor property.
Additional adjoining acreage is available:
• 729± acres with Turner Creek frontage at $985,000 (2 landowner tags)
Call the listing agent for more information on these additional acres available for sale.
QUICK FACTS
• 2,118.01± acres
• Endless recreational opportunities
• Allen Creek and Kuman Creek frontage
• Abundance of wildlife
• Big game hunting opportunities
• 3 landowner preference tags (confirm with ODW)
• Grizzly Hunting Unit
• Amazing privacy
• Convenient location
• 1 hour to Bend/Redmond Airport
Allen Creek Hunting Retreat | Prineville, Oregon
Allen Creek Hunting Retreat | Prineville, Oregon
SCENIC VISTAS
This mountain and timber property offers exceptional views of the surrounding mountains, forests, creeks, and wildlife. Allen Creek Hunting Retreat’s peaceful setting will have you living in tune with nature.
Allen Creek Hunting Retreat | Prineville, Oregon
RECREATION
Enjoy a range of recreational pursuits in the Cascade Mountain Range and Smith Rock State Park to the west, the Ochoco National Forest to the east, and along the Deschutes River and its tributary, the Crooked River. Fall through spring allow outdoor enthusiasts to hike, climb, and bike throughout the region. Winter months offer downhill and cross-country skiing on Mount Bachelor and snowmobiling in the Cascades.
HUNTING | WILDLIFE
This region’s flyway for ducks and geese is famous to hunters throughout America. The concentrations of birds and the opportunity to hunt them are almost limitless. The presence of deer, elk, and other big game is also a draw to the area. It is an outdoorsman’s paradise with more area to fish and hunt and fewer people to contend with. Wildlife common in this area include duck, geese, turkey, deer, elk, quail, cougar, coyote, and more. It is rich and lush, and nearby forests and mountains sustain large herds.
Mount Hood
Photo taken within the Grizzly Hunting Unit on or near this property
FISHING
In addition to year-round fishing for trout and steelhead, central Oregon is surrounded by nationally renowned rivers, streams, and lakes that provide anglers with a mind-boggling abundance and variety of world-class fishing opportunities. The Deschutes River, Crooked River, Lake Billy Chinook, and Prineville Reservoir are all within an hour’s drive from Allen Creek Hunting Retreat.
Photo not taken on property
Deschutes River
Allen Creek Hunting Retreat | Prineville, Oregon
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Local attractions include the Painted Hills, Mount Bachelor, the Columbia River Gorge, the Deschutes River, and Ochoco National Forest. Mount Bachelor is known for its excellent skiing and other winter sports and is about a 1.5-hour drive from Allen Creek Hunting Retreat. Columbia Gorge Wine Country is one of the up-and-coming wine regions in the United States and is about a 2.5-hour drive from the property. Portland is about a three-hour drive, and Bend is about an hour’s drive from the property. Oregon provides an abundance of attractions for everyone to enjoy.
Columbia River Gorge
Ochoco National Forest
CLIMATE
There is a definite four-season climate, but the area is semi-arid, with total precipitation of 10.67 inches per year and 8 inches of snowfall, on average, per year. Summer temperatures in July average 86 degrees with comfortable, cool nights. The winter temperatures average around 41 degrees, with the coldest month being January. With 300± days of sunshine a year, Prineville and the surrounding areas have a very comfortable climate.
Climate charts courtesy of https://www.city-data.com/city/Prineville-Oregon.html
LOCATION
Prineville, Oregon, almost entirely surrounded by rimrock, lies east of Bend, just off Highway 26. Prineville is the seat of Crook County and the oldest city in Central Oregon, with a population of 11,957 (2023 projection). Its quiet downtown strip offers shopping and dining opportunities, while the surrounding natural landscape provides countless opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Prineville is located in Central Oregon’s high desert with the Cascade mountains to the west and Ochoco National Forest to the east. The Crooked River runs just south of the city, and the famous Deschutes River is only an hour away. Smith Rock State Park, renowned for its deep river canyons and word class rock climbing, is 19 miles to the northwest.
Allen Creek Hunting Retreat is about 12 miles north of Prineville. No drive-bys allowed. The listing broker must be present for showings. Call to schedule an appointment.
AIRPORT SERVICES
The closest major airport is Robert’s Field/Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM), 30± miles southwest of Allen Creek Hunting Retreat. RDM is located in the heart of Central Oregon and is currently served by five air carriers: Alaska Air, American Airlines, Avelo Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United, with daily direct flights to Denver, Los Angeles International, Burbank, San Diego, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, and Seattle. RDM offers 28 daily commercial flights, long-term parking, and shorter lines. The airport is home to the USDA Forest Service. Redmond Air Center, Life Flight, Butler Aircraft Services, Les Schwab, Bonneville Power, and Henderson Aviation. Portland International Airport is also an option for air travel, about a 3-hour drive from Allen Creek Hunting Retreat.
Allen Creek Hunting Retreat
Allen Creek Hunting Retreat | Prineville, Oregon
WATER RIGHTS
Under Oregon law, all water belongs to the public. With some exceptions, cities, irrigators, businesses, and other water users must obtain a permit or license from the Water Resources Department to use water from any source - whether it is underground or from lakes or streams. Generally speaking, landowners with water flowing past, through, or under their property do not automatically have the right to use that water without authorization from the Department.
MINERAL RIGHTS
All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the seller will convey to the buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.
CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP
Each of us at Fay loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wideopen spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.
Allen Creek Hunting Retreat | Prineville, Oregon
SUMMARY
Looking for an outdoor oasis for all your recreational aspirations?
Allen Creek Hunting Retreat is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream and offers endless adventures. You can enjoy snowmobiling, ATV’ing, horseback riding, hiking, camping, biking, and more from this property. Or enjoy sitting by the campfire, relaxing, and breathing in the fresh mountain air. This blank canvas is waiting for you to make it the retreat you’ve been dreaming of. With three landowner preference tags, plenty of wildlife, two seasonal creeks, excellent access, and only 15 minutes to Prineville and an hour to Bend, Oregon, this is the perfect hideaway in the woods.
Allen Creek Hunting Retreat | Prineville, Oregon
Please contact Jerry Hicks at (541) 420-0679 | jhicks@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com.
$2,500,000 Cash
Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange
Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.
Scan the QR code to learn more.