Elk Range Ranch

Nestled against the foothills of the Teton Mountain Range, the 80± acre Elk Range Ranch punches way above its weight as a truly unique, turnkey, end-of-the-road offering on what is known as the “quiet side of the Tetons”. What makes it so unique is that, even though it is only eight miles from downtown Driggs, Idaho, it is actually located in the sought-after community of Alta, Wyoming. Wyoming is widely known for its favorable tax status. AND, while it is only minutes from the Grand Targhee Ski Area which boasts amongst the highest snowfall totals of any ski area in the U.S., it lies only 45 miles from Jackson Hole and all it has to offer from skiing to resort amenities. The Elk Range Ranch is one of the few remaining large, intact land holdings in Alta. It is further protected by its one half mile of shared boundary with Targhee National Forest and the BLM, which makes it essentially an extension of the Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park systems. The wildlife that “leaks” onto the property from this reservoir of wild lands is prolific and includes elk, mule deer, moose, bear, wolves, and many other smaller native species. The 80± acres are comprised of lush, irrigated meadows, the creek corridors of Dry Creek and Bustle Creek, rolling hillsides leading to quaking aspen groves and healthy stands of dark timber, and big views across the valley of the Big Hole Mountains and the Snake River Range. The well-appointed improvements at the ranch headquarters include a custom-built two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath 3,871± square foot log home and a two-bedroom, one-bath 1,500± square foot log guest house. A large pond behind the main residence along with meticulously maintained lawns and gardens create an incredibly inviting setting. Two classic style barns and well-designed paddocks for working the various livestock currently on the ranch complete the main improvement compound. Down the drive from the headquarters is a large hay barn, a calving shed, and a greenhouse located along the banks of Bustle Creek. Under its current ownership the Elk Range Ranch offers the highly sought-after combination of a small scale, yet viable agricultural operation and world-class recreation with direct “out the back gate” access to millions of acres and seemingly endless miles of trails in the adjacent Targhee National Forest which immediately connects to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. In summary, a rare and unique opportunity to buy a very private and beautiful ranch with a Wyoming address from which you can ski – literally minutes from your front door.