BIRCH CREEK RANCH
McCammon, Idaho
$4,850,000 1,380 Acres
INTRODUCTION
With its ideal mix of improved pasture, plentiful water resources, and diverse wildlife habitat, southeast Idaho’s Birch Creek Ranch is a remarkable property. Of the 1,380± deeded acres, 760± acres are dryland farmed or dedicated to improved pasture, making this property ideal for livestock.
The entire property is perimeter-fenced and divided into six pastures, each with access to water, ensuring efficient grazing and rotation management. Water is abundant, with two creeks flowing through the property and a stocked trout pond, providing excellent fishing.
The ranch has a large calving barn, heated shop, pipe corrals, cattle working equipment, and a load-out chute, making it well-suited to support the owner-rated 200 head of livestock year-round. The ranch is surrounded by two prominent mountain ranges and borders BLM land, providing additional recreational opportunities and enhancing its seclusion and privacy.
Birch Creek Ranch is home to a wide range of wildlife, including deer, elk, moose, turkey, grouse, pheasant, and chukar, making it a sportsmen’s paradise. Landowner Appreciation Program eligibility through the Idaho Fish and Game amplifies the opportunity to harvest quality local big game animals. Trophy mule deer Unit 70 has a proven record of producing world-class mule deer bucks, with the ranch and immediate surrounding area being no exception.
Thanks to easy access to the I-15 corridor, the greater region offers convenience for both domestic and international travel. Salt Lake City International Airport is a quick two-hour drive south, while downtown Pocatello is only 35± miles away. Enjoy Idaho’s pristine and mineral-rich waters through all seasons at nearby Downata Hot Springs (14± miles), Lava Hot Springs (20± miles), and Bear Lake (80± miles).
Whether you’re looking to expand your agricultural operations or seeking a secluded ranch with excellent wildlife, this property offers the best of both worlds in a very visually appealing mountain setting.
Birch Creek Ranch | McCammon, Idaho
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QUICK FACTS
• 1,380± deeded acres
• 760± acres of dryland farming
• Totally perimeter fenced
• Divided into six pastures
• Water present in each pasture to ensure maximized grazing rotation
• Large calving barn
• Heated shop
• Pipe corrals, cattle working equipment, load out chute
• Owner rated 200 head of livestock year-round
• Eligible for Landowner Appreciation Program tags through Idaho Fish and Game
• Borders Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Birch Creek Ranch | McCammon, Idaho
ACREAGE
• 1,380± deeded acres
Strategically laid out into six pastures, each with water present, this ranch is a turnkey grazing operation. Optimal grazing rotation allows for maximum land use, all while surrounded by the Bannock and Portneuf mountain ranges. From dryland farm ground to nutrient-dense creek bottoms, this property provides excellent habitat diversity for the resident livestock and wildlife.
Birch Creek Ranch | McCammon, Idaho
SCENIC VISTAS
Laid out underneath Old Tom and Scout Mountains, overlooking the Marsh Valley, Birch Creek Ranch provides breathtaking 360-degree views. Bonneville Peak and Haystack Mountain stand to the east, both over 9,000 feet in elevation.
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IMPROVEMENTS
Enjoy carefully considered infrastructure ready to accept livestock immediately. It includes a large calving barn, pipe corrals, cattle working equipment, a load-out chute, full perimeter fencing, and a heated shop.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Spend the day at the Carribean of the Rockies, Bear Lake, or float the Portneuf River to cool off during the summer. Enjoy year-round soaking in Lava Hot Springs or Downata Hot Springs.
Lava Hot Springs
Bear Lake
Birch Creek Ranch | McCammon, Idaho
RECREATION
Soak in the regional hot springs yearround a few minutes from the property or use the heated shop as a basecamp for snowmobiling, dirt biking, horseback riding, hiking, cross-country skiing, or taking a UTV to nearby thousands of acres of public land.
HUNTING | WILDLIFE
Trophy mule deer Unit 70 boasts a significant opportunity for world-class deer on the ranch, along with multiple general elk seasons. Thanks to the Landowner Appreciation Program for elk and deer tags provided by the Idaho Fish and Game, enhanced opportunities exist.
FISHING
The Portneuf River is primarily home to wild brown trout and stocked rainbow trout, with around 8,500 fish per mile. Marsh Creek is a diverse fishery with rainbow, brook, cutthroat, and golden trout.
Photo not taken on property
Photo not taken on property
Birch Creek Ranch | McCammon, Idaho
INCOME OPPORTUNITY
The acreage sustains owner-rated 200 head of livestock year-round.
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Birch Creek Ranch | McCammon, Idaho
CLIMATE
McCammon, Idaho, experiences a semi-arid climate with cold winters and hot, dry summers. The area gets about 16 inches of rain and 54 inches of snow annually. Summers reach up to 95°F, while winter temperatures range between 25°F and 45°F. McCammon enjoys 204 sunny days per year, with about 100 days of precipitation. Spring is mild, but autumn can be unpredictable.
Climate charts courtesy of https://www.city-data.com/city/McCammon-Idaho.html
Birch Creek Ranch | McCammon, Idaho
LOCATION
McCammon, Idaho, is a small town in Bannock County, located in the southeastern part of the state, near the border with Utah. It offers a picturesque setting and is near the scenic landscapes of the Portneuf River and the CaribouTarghee National Forest.
GETTING THERE
Pocatello Regional Airport is only 37± miles away.
Salt Lake City International Airport is 148± miles; Idaho Falls Regional Airport is 78± miles.
AIRPORT SERVICES
Driving south on I-15 near Inkom, Idaho, take exit 47 for US-30 E toward McCammon; Turn right onto W Merrill Road and continue for 1.2 miles; Turn left onto W Portneuf Road and drive 2.1 miles; Continue onto S Marsh Creek Road 0.8 miles to the property on the west (left) side of the road.
Birch Creek Ranch | McCammon, Idaho
WATER SOURCES
Enjoy some of the headwaters for Marsh Creek in the form of two creeks on the property, along with a pond stocked with rainbow trout.
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 wide-open 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.
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Southeast Idaho’s Birch Creek Ranch is a stunning 1,380± acre property with 760± acres of dryland farmed pasture. It is fully perimeter-fenced and divided into six pastures, each with water access. Equipped with a calving barn, heated shop, pipe corrals, and a load-out chute, it supports an owner-rated 200 head of livestock year-round. Bordering BLM land, the ranch offers seclusion and ample recreational opportunities, including hunting for deer, elk, moose, and more in trophy mule deer Unit 70. Landowner Appreciation Program eligibility further enhances the big game hunting experience. It’s conveniently located near I-15, just two hours from Salt Lake City International Airport and 35± miles from Pocatello. Nearby attractions include Downata Hot Springs, Lava Hot Springs, and Bear Lake.
Birch Creek Ranch | McCammon, Idaho
Please contact Seth Johnson at (208) 530-1106 | sjohnson@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.
$4,850,000 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.
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