Birch Creek Ranch, which comprises approx. 140 acres, is located
about 25 miles East of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and about 65 miles
southwest of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It is in the Caribou Mountain
range. There are 5 building permits available for this property.
Access
Birch Creek Road, a county-maintained road going through the North
side, gives year-round access. Power is available within 1/2 mile.
Highway 26 is only about 3 miles to the northeast of the ranch, with an
alternate access to the northwest within 6 miles of pavement. It comes
out near the Ririe Reservoir.
Unique Terrain
The ranch is mountainous with an elevation varying from 5800 feet to
nearly 6300 feet.
Trees and Vegetation
Most of the trees on the ranch are Quaken Aspen with a few groves of
Douglas Fir and Junipers. Numerous variet...
Douglas Fir and Junipers. Numerous varieties of shrubs thrive on the
ranch as well as several kinds of wild flowers.
Creek Water
Birch Creek, a year-round stream, flows through the ranch. Brook
trout occupy the stream, providing fishing opportunities.
Wildlife
All kinds of wildlife native to the area can be found on the ranch,
including elk, moose, deer, bear and mountain lion; smaller animals
such as beaver, coyote and bobcats are here, also.
Birds of prey are also plentiful.
Structures
There is a 300 foot well, a septic, and a large storage building on the
ranch.
Nearby Recreation
The South Fork of the Snake River, famous for Cutthroat Trout fly
fishing, is only 20 minutes away. Heise Hot Springs (on the river) has
a swimming pool, golf course, cabins, restaurant and float trips.
Palisades Reservoir is only 45 minutes away with unlimited boating.
Jackson Hole and whitewater rafting is about 1 1/2 hour drive to the
East. Ririe Reservoir, a body of water 8 miles long is just a few miles
from Birch Creek Ranch, giving opportunity for great boating and
waterskiing.
Yellowstone National Park is about a 2 hour drive to the North - Grand
Teton National Park is about an hour and a half to the Northeast.
Craters of the Moon is about 2 1/2 hours to the West.
Grand Targhee Ski Resort near Driggs is 57 miles from the Birch
Creek Road. Jackson Hole, Wyoming is 62 miles, and Kelly Canyon
Ski Resort is 15 miles from Birch Creek Road.
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