320 Acres Off-Grid Rural Oregon Land! Close to the Sand Dunes!
Christmas Valley, Oregon 97641
- Price: $189,000
- Square feet: 13,939,200
Have you been searching for someplace where it’s just you and the great outdoors with the sounds of wildlife surrounding you? This large rural acreage in the heart of Central Oregon may be the place! They call this area the Oregon Outback and it is famous for its vast rangeland and very little air, light or noise pollution. People come from all over to experience the nighttime skies and peacefulness here.
This expansive 320-acre parcel could be your new start or a home or ranch in the country, the possibilities are limitless! Maybe you want to raise cows, and some chickens and have a garden? Although the growing season is short here, it is possible if you start your plants in a greenhouse.
If you have horses or plan to bring them, there is plenty of room for that too! With this large, 320-acre property you could perhaps start that cattle ranch you have always wanted!
Outdoor Recreation is what Lake County is all about, and this property is in an excellent location to take advantage of all it has to offer!
There are many mountain lakes and streams nearby with outstanding fishing! The wide-open natural spaces and abundant wildlife make hunting popular here for deer, antelope, and game birds. This large property qualifies for an application for LOP hunting tags (Land Owner Preference).
OHV/ATV riding is legendary here, with the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes just a few miles from the property! This property is partially fenced, with public lands bordering the property, and miles of roads to hike, ride or horseback ride!
If you head into the town of Christmas Valley, in the heart of town, you can enjoy the 9-hole golf course!
The town of Christmas Valley has amenities such as groceries, a hardware and tractor store, a community park, a fuel station, an RV park, churches, and restaurants. The closest larger city is La Pine, about 65 miles away, and Bend, Oregon is about 95 miles, which is the largest city in Central Oregon.
There is a large commercial airport in Redmond, about 115 miles away, and Christmas Valley also has a small airport. Nearby attractions include many unique geological features including, a two-mile-long hiking trail through a volcanic fissure at Crack-in-the-Ground, Fort Rock, Lost Forest, and the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes!
The property sits in a large valley that is famous for quality hay production and is surrounded by foothills and mountain ranges. The elevation is around 4,800 ft with an arid, high desert climate. It does get cold in the winters, with some snow, but not the rain that the interior valleys of Oregon are famous for.
Power is nearby, however, with the valley’s ample sunshine, solar or wind power could allow for off-grid living possibilities. There are many homes in the area that successfully opt for alternative power.
This is currently a recreational property, building would need a CUP permit from Lake County. It would also need a well and septic prior to building. This property is easily accessed off Christmas Valley Highway on Buffalo Wells Road and is only about 1/4 mile from the paved road!
Come and see all the possibilities for this expansive property and bring your sense of adventure, animals, toys, friends, and family!
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If you plan to fly in, the nearest commercial airport to the property is the Redmond Airport at Robert's Field, (RDM) about 95 miles from the property, in Redmond, Oregon, Deschutes County. There is also a small airport in Christmas Valley that is operated by the Christmas Valley Parks and Rec. Department. The location is: 87821 Cedar Ln, Christmas Valley, Oregon. (541) 576-2216. Be sure and give them a call for availability and restrictions.
There is a small airport in Christmas Valley, run by the City Parks and Rec. Department. Please contact them for information.
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