Brookside Ranch

Farm Description

Offered for sale for the first time in nearly 50 years, Brookside has been family-owned and carefully stewarded since 1976. The ranch features historic 1870 surface water rights, strong groundwater, 800 irrigated acres, timber, an excellent road system, working corrals, a beautiful old barn, and wildlife-rich habitat. It provides quality grazing and significant water development potential, offering a rare and resource-rich legacy property.

Land

Brookside benefits from both groundwater and surface water, including the oldest water right in the county-the Cabin Creek surface water right dating back to 1870-Along with groundwater rights originating around 1964. The ranch holds two groundwater permits allowing for three wells only one well has been developed.

Approximately 800 acres are irrigated, with potential for pivots supported by three-phase power already in place. A well-designed road system offers excellent access throughout the property. The ranch includes working corrals, a beautiful historic barn, and functional cattle infrastructure.

Brookside also features roughly 400 acres of timberland, long managed under a professional forestry program with 40 growth plots monitoring forest health and production. The ranch additionally participates in Operation Stronghold, a voluntary conservation initiative supporting wildlife habitat. Elk, deer, antelope, abundant migrating waterfowl, and numerous birds of prey-including bald eagles-are frequently seen across the landscape.

With stable water rights, quality improvements, productive soils, and nearly five decades of thoughtful ownership, Brookside offers a rare opportunity-whether for continuing agricultural use, timber investment, wildlife stewardship, or establishing a legacy ranch in one of Oregon's most historic and resource-rich settings.

Improvements

Barn

Working Corrals

Man made pond

Recreation

Klamath Falls is an outdoor recreation hub, known for its sunshine, open landscapes, and easy access to lakes, rivers, forests, and mountains. The region offers outstanding fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, wildlife viewing, and winter sports across the Klamath Basin.

Fishing & Boating The region is renowned for its premier fisheries, featuring a network of lakes, reservoirs, and rivers. Key waters include Upper Klamath Lake, the Williamson and Wood Rivers, Agency Lake, Lake of the Woods, Crescent Lake, Odell Lake, Diamond Lake, and numerous nearby mountain lakes. Anglers can pursue trophy trout, bass, steelhead and many other warm-water species, while boaters enjoy access to these expansive waterways.

Hunting & Wildlife The Basin supports thriving populations of waterfowl, upland birds, deer, elk, and antelope. The region is also one of the top birding destinations in the Pacific Northwest and located on the Pacific Flyway with major migratory flyways and several wildlife refuges.

Hiking, Biking & Trails Miles of scenic trails weave through the surrounding national forests, Lava Beds National Monument, Sky Lakes Wilderness, and the Link River Trail system. The region has become a true destination for cyclists, thanks to its dry climate and the extensive development of world-class mountain biking terrain. Riders can explore an impressive range of purpose-built trails, highlighted by the renowned Moore Park Trail Network, the expansive Spence Mountain system, and the popular K Hill Loop-offering everything from flowing singletrack to challenging technical routes.

Crater Lake National Park The gateway to this gorgeous park, just over an hour away, Crater Lake offers scenic drives, hiking, photography, snowshoeing, and summer boat tours on the deepest lake in the Usa.

Winter Recreation Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and downhill skiing are available in the nearby Cascades, with several Sno-Parks within easy driving distance.

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

The ranch holds two groundwater permits allowing for three wells only one well has been developed, producing approximately 500 GPM through an 18 mainline that irrigates the pasture ground. This permit has been extended until 2036, providing an opportunity to develop two additional wells.

With strong & stable water rights, the property provides exceptional surface water, ground water, stock water and a man-made pond further supporting the ranch's operational flexibility.

Water Right/Permit Information - see attached link to map and water/well permit details

Klamath County, Klamath Basin, Water Master District 17, Cabin Creek Water Rights - Permit G 15053

General Operations

The property is exceptionally well-suited for productive land use, benefiting from a blend of irrigated pastures, dryland farming ground, and established timber resources. Its diverse natural assets support a balanced mix of agricultural and forestry operations, adding long-term value and versatility to Brookside Ranch.

Region & Climate

Klamath Falls, Oregon sits in a high-desert region known for its sunny climate, open landscapes, and four distinct seasons. The area enjoys over 300 days of sunshine each year and is known as Oregons City of Sunshine with warm, dry summers and cold, crisp, snowy winters. Its elevation of around 4,100 feet contributes to low humidity, cool nights, and light snowfall compared to nearby mountain ranges. The region is rich in agriculture, timber, and wildlife, with expansive wetlands and forested lands surrounding the Klamath Basin.

History

The Klamath Falls region has a deep and diverse history shaped by its Native American roots, agricultural heritage, and strategic location in the Klamath Basin. For thousands of years, the Klamath and Modoc Tribes lived throughout the area, relying on its abundant lakes, rivers, and wetlands. European settlement expanded in the late 1800S with ranching, timber, and the arrival of the railroad. By the early 1900S, large-scale irrigation projects transformed the Basin into a highly productive agricultural region. Today, Klamath Falls reflects this blend of cultural heritage, natural resources, and long-standing land stewardship.

Location

The primary airport serving Klamath Falls is Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport LMT, just over 5 miles southeast of the city. For additional commercial flights, Medford Airport MFR is located about 57 miles away.

Nearby communities include Dairy, Bonanza, and Chiloquin, with Klamath Falls serving as the closest major hub. The larger cities of Medford 76 miles northwest and Ashland 88 miles northwest are also easily accessible.