0 SW Highway 97 348049982 , Madras, OR 97741(Jefferson County)

Established on July 8, 1879, Cross Keys Ranch has a rich history as a post office, stage stop, and premier cattle operation. Spanning over 51,087 deeded acres with an additional 15,000 acres of BLM grazing permits, the ranch encompasses an impressive 66,000 acres of diverse and productive land. For nearly 150 years, Cross Keys Ranch has been a highly successful commercial cattle operation, with an ideal mix of fertile valley meadows, 2,438.4 acres of irrigated hay ground, and expansive grazing rangelands. The operation is rated for 1,200 1,500 mother cows, ensuring long-term sustainability and profitability. With a perimeter of over 100 miles, the breathtaking landscapes ensure no two days look the same. From the snow-capped Cascade Mountain Range to the Deschutes River Canyon, high plains rangelands, creeks, rolling hills, and deep canyons, the scenery is unparalleled. Beyond ranching, Cross Keys Ranch is a multi-dimensional property offering big game and bird hunting, fishing, hiking, rock hounding, ATV and horseback riding, and more. The ranch is fully equipped with a variety of living spaces, including an elegant owner s home featuring a gourmet stainless steel kitchen, four-bedroom suites including a primary suite multiple guest rooms, 2.5 baths, and a grand fireplace room. Additional accommodations include multiple manager and ranch-hand residences, remote hunting cabins, a historic 1800s-style dance hall, and a full-scale rodeo arena with a banquet and party hall. For outdoor enthusiasts, Cross Keys Ranch is a sportsman s paradise, boasting trophy bull elk, mule deer, antelope, and Aoudad sheep, along with upland birds, waterfowl, bass, trout, and steelhead fishing. A 20 acre private lake further enhances the property s recreational appeal.