Friend Ranch 687
Friend Rd : Dufur, OR 97021
Wasco County, Oregon
Farm Description
Extremely rare opportunity to own +/- 687 acres of pristine property within close proximity to Portland and Central Oregon. Whether you are looking for a homesite, recreation, or an income producing property, this place has you covered.
Land
The location of this property gives the owner ample opportunity to explore all that Oregon and the Pacific Northwest has to offer. This gorgeous property is a combination of timbered canyons and draws to gently rolling tillable ground. The mix of Oak and Pine trees and native plants/grasses creates a wonderful habitat for wildlife. This property is home to Deer, Elk, Wild Turkey, Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Bobcat, and Upland Birds. 3 LOP tags for both Deer and Elk Buyer to verify with Odfw. For the outdoor enthusiast, this property is hard to beat. Whether you are looking to build a home within striking distance of major cities or looking for that perfect retreat/getaway for recreation and relaxation, Friend Ranch has you covered. Additional +/- 313 adjoining acres available. See Friend Ranch 1000 listing.
Recreation
Excellent habitat with a wide range of wildlife including but not limited to deer, elk, turkey, black bear, mountain lion, bobcat and upland birds.
Horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, hiking, and riding your Atv
Within close proximity to Mt. Hood for skiing, snowboarding, or hiking.
Uniquely situated within close proximity to the Columbia River and Deschutes River.
Property borders the White River Wildlife Area
What to see and do A mix of fir, pine and oak forests offer diverse habitats for a variety of wildlife. Wild turkey populations here are the highest in northern Oregon. Silver gray squirrels are abundant. Spring and summer are the best times to see Lewis woodpeckers. This is a popular hunting area during the fall, and feeding stations provide good deer and elk viewing during winter.
Wildlife Abundant species include black-tailed deer, Rocky Mountain elk, bear, coyote, bobcat, western gray squirrel, California ground squirrel, wild turkey, mourning dove, Lewis woodpecker, bald eagle, golden eagle, red-tailed hawk, rough-legged hawk, prairie falcon, western fence lizard and more.
Facilities primitive camping, camp host, fishing, hunting, trails, horseback riding, mountain biking.
Nearby White River Falls State Park is a popular picnicking, hiking and fishing retreat for visitors to the Deschutes River corridor.
Agriculture
+/- 100 acres of tillable farm ground. Currently planted in wheat. Owner would consider leasing the farm ground back.
+/- 152 acres currently enrolled in CRP with an annual payment of $6703.00
Region & Climate
Roughly 2400'. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 121. Typically getting around 14 inches of rain per year. Averaging 21 inches of snowfall per year. On average, there are 174 sunny days per year in Dufur, Oregon. The July high is around 89 degrees.
Location
1 hr 45 minutes from Pdx
2 hr from bend
1 hr drive to mt hood. Roughly 20 miles line of sight.
30 minutes from The Dalles/Columbia River
30 minutes from Maupin/The Deschutes River
Directions to Farm
From Hwy 197, turn onto Dufur Gap Rd. Follow Dufur Gap Rd for 4.5 miles and turn right onto Friend Rd. Follow for 1.7 miles and take slight right to stay on Friend Rd. Follow for roughly 3 ½ miles to property on left.
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