Powwatka Ranch
Wallowa, ORPremier hunting and recreation ranch in the Blue Mountains featuring 9,457± acres, over six miles of live water, and abundant elk and deer. Improvements include multiple homes, ranch structures, and a private airstrip.
Little Beech Creek North encompasses approximately 1,813± deeded acres of secluded Eastern Oregon ranchland north of John Day in Grant County. Situated behind locked gates within Oregon’s Northside Hunting Unit, the property combines live water, productive spring pasture, varied mountain terrain, wildlife habitat, seasonal grazing potential, and broad views of the Strawberry Mountains and John Day River corridor. Little Beech Creek flows through the ranch for more than three-quarters of a mile and is supplemented by several seasonal streams and numerous natural springs. The landscape ranges from open, predominantly south-facing hillsides and elevated benches to timbered ridges and draws, with vegetation that includes native grasses, sagebrush, mountain mahogany, juniper, scattered ponderosa pine, and fir. Good spring pasture supports the property’s seasonal grazing use, while the combination of open feeding areas, water, and timbered security cover provides habitat for Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, wild turkey, black bear, cougar, and other wildlife. Elk are typically present in good numbers on the upper portion of the property, and neighboring alfalfa fields provide an additional attraction for big game. An interior road system supports ATV, UTV, horseback, and trail riding, while the surrounding region offers access to extensive public-land recreation and the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.
Little Beech Creek North has no identified improvements, leased ground, irrigated acreage, or leases and permits, giving a future owner considerable flexibility in determining how the ranch should be developed and managed. Several potential building sites take advantage of southern exposure, privacy, timber, and long-range views, providing settings suitable for a private residence, seasonal cabin, hunting headquarters, or recreational retreat. The current use is seasonal grazing and recreation, and the property’s proximity to John Day provides access to essential community services while retaining a private, remote character.