Fall River Ranch
Located in Idahos wild and scenic Henrys Fork Basin in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Fall River Ranch is truly one of the regions hidden gems. The farming and ranching community of Ashton, Idaho, is 12 miles away and is accessed year round via maintained county roads and highway. Bordering public lands on three boundaries, these 603 acres comprised of open meadows, rolling hills and timbered hillsides, and create the ideal setting for a uniquely private ranch retreat. Originating in Yellowstone National Park, one mile of the wild freestone Fall River bisects the ranch as it flows out of the Targhee National Forest on its way to the confluence of the famous Henrys Fork River, approximately 22 miles downstream. The ranch boasts a custom 4,800 sqft, 4-bedroom, 4-bath lodge-style home set along the banks of the Fall River, complete with gourmet kitchen, master wing and...
Located in Idahos wild and scenic Henrys Fork Basin in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Fall River Ranch is truly one of the regions hidden gems. The farming and ranching community of Ashton, Idaho, is 12 miles away and is accessed year round via maintained county roads and highway. Bordering public lands on three boundaries, these 603 acres comprised of open meadows, rolling hills and timbered hillsides, and create the ideal setting for a uniquely private ranch retreat. Originating in Yellowstone National Park, one mile of the wild freestone Fall River bisects the ranch as it flows out of the Targhee National Forest on its way to the confluence of the famous Henrys Fork River, approximately 22 miles downstream. The ranch boasts a custom 4,800 sqft, 4-bedroom, 4-bath lodge-style home set along the banks of the Fall River, complete with gourmet kitchen, master wing and spectacular water and mountain views in every direction. Enjoy the private bridge over the Fall River connecting the main home and equestrian barn to the riverside guesthouse. Fall River Ranch provides endless recreation onsite with plentiful river frontage, surrounding national forest and private riding, hiking and biking trails along the ranchs four miles of developed paths. Located in a mecca of trophy trout streams including the Henrys Fork, the South Fork of the Snake and Montanas Madison River, there are tremendous fishing opportunities all within 45 minutes or less. This region is known for its abundant wildlife including elk, mule deer, moose, bear, wolves and other native species. With convenient access to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park outside of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the Fall River Ranch represents the ultimate sporting ranch and family retreat. This is a pristine setting with unique natural resources and neighboring forest, therefore the Fall River Ranch is a haven for wildlife and world-class trout fishing.
The ranch consists of 603.6 deeded acres with nearly a mile of Fall River bisecting the ranch on a westerly meandering path through large mature stands of conifer trees, aspen trees and open pastures of sage and native grasses. Gradual yet modestly sloping hillsides ascend from the rivers edge in both directions providing a scenic backdrop and privacy. The ranch feels like it is at the end of the road and is directly adjacent to the Caribou-Targhee National Forest on its northern and eastern boundary as well as a small portion of BLM land to the west. Access to these adjacent public lands provide an incoming owner with endless recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.
Improvements on the ranch include the main residence, a beach house, private bridge and a horse barn and utility outbuildings, and they are all meticulously maintained. The ranch boasts a custom 4,800 sqft, 4-bedroom, 4-bath lodge-style home set along the banks of the Fall River, complete with gourmet kitchen, master wing and spectacular water and mountain views in every direction. Capturing the beauty of the ranch, views of both the river and the tree-covered landscape can be seen from the large floor-to-ceiling windows throughout as well as the veranda that runs the entire length of the home.
A short walk from the main residence, horse enthusiasts will enjoy a western-style, 1,800 sqft 4-stall barn complete with a tack room, hay storage and a 2-acre paddock. There is a convenient and short ride across the 180-foot private steel bridge that spans the Fall River, adjacent to the main residence and visible from the master bedroom.
The Fall River, occasionally referred to as the Falls River, originates in Yellowstone National Parks southwestern corner, 5 miles from the ranch headquarters. Fed by various warms springs, spring creeks and snowpack runoff from the Pitchstone Plateau inside the park, this freestone river continues another 50 miles downstream to join with the Henrys Fork River in Chester approximately 20 river miles from the ranch. While it is listed on many maps as the Falls River, the name was officially changed in the mid 1980s to agree with the name that local residents use for the river. The many waterfalls along its course are the source of the original name.
The Fall River hosts cutthroat, rainbow and cutthroat-rainbow hybrid trout (cut-bows) that inhabit this stretch, including trout that make their way up from the Henrys Fork to evade the fishing pressure of this popular river. The Fall River has a unique regulation applied to its water; no commercially guided fishing is allowed on the river. This reduces drift boat traffic on the Fall River to a few private trips each year. This freestone river is home to many 20-inch rainbows that are notoriously strong, hard-fighting fish. The summer and fall dry fly fishing is spectacular with prolific hatches of salmon flies, golden stones, baetis, PMDs, various species of Caddis and drake mayflies and good number of hoppers, ants and beetles.
The Fall River Ranch is an ideal sporting ranch offering abundant wildlife and recreational opportunities on over 600 acres, while superbly located in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Adjacent to national forest and public lands, with nearly 1 mile of Fall River, this exquisite property provides privacy and tranquility.