Criterion Ranch
33,221± Acres
- Price
- $29,900,000
- Deeded Acres
- 33,221±
- County
- Jefferson
- Location
- Madras, Oregon
Nearly 50,000± combined acres of Central Oregon’s finest cattle and hunting land are available in a single, exceptional offering for the first time ever. The Criterion Ranch spans 33,219± deeded acres, accompanied by a 15,200± acre BLM grazing permit. This contiguous expanse offers prime pastureland, abundant water sources, and a proven foundation for running cows. With 669.7± irrigated acres and a mild climate, the ranch delivers reliable hay production and grazing capacity throughout the season.
Situated between the Deschutes River, Deep Creek, and Trout Creek and framed by panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains, Criterion Ranch is unmatched in beauty and scale. Trophy-class Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, antelope, upland birds, and waterfowl make this a premier sporting property. The lakes, creeks, and river access support bass, trout, and steelhead fishing. Recreation extends to horseback riding, ATV trails, hiking, and rock hounding.
The ranch headquarters, set along Trout Creek, features irrigated meadows and first-class infrastructure, including a six-bedroom, 5.5-bath owner’s home with a commercial-grade kitchen and grand stone fireplace. Multiple ranch homes, hunting cabins, barns, hay sheds, corrals, and workshops provide excellent operational support. For gatherings and events, the property includes a banquet hall with a bar and dance floor, a historic dance hall, and a private church.
Criterion Ranch represents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with substantial income potential from cattle, hay, hunting leases, guided trips, and event hosting—all backed by the reputation of one of Central Oregon’s most productive and scenic landholdings.
Property Facts
- Nearly 50,000± acres (33,219± deeded and 15,200± BLM grazing permit)
- Six-bedroom, 5.5-bath home with a commercial-grade kitchen and stone fireplace
- Multiple ranch homes, hunting cabins, barns, hay sheds, corrals, and workshops
- Banquet hall, historic dance hall, and private church
- Income potential with cattle sales, hay production, hunting leases, guided trips, and event hosting
- 669.7± acres of irrigated hay fields
- Trophy-class Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, antelope, upland birds, and waterfowl ; Grizzly and Maupin Hunting Units with 8 LOP elk and 8 LOP deer tags
- Bass, trout, and steelhead in private lakes, creeks, and the Deschutes River
- Horseback riding, ATV trails, hiking, rock hounding, and wildlife photography
- Central Oregon, bordered by the Deschutes River, Deep Creek, and Trout Creek
- Principal Broker: Jerry Hicks | 541.420.0679 | jhicks@fayranches.com
- Broker: Jesica Hicks | 949.280.6762 | jesicah@fayranches.com
- Learn more about this property, its investment potential and information about the area in the Property Brochure.
Fay Ranches has been providing brokerage and advisory services for the acquisition and sale of significant land assets since 1992. While not forgetting our roots as a sporting ranch company, we have expanded our focus and expertise to include the finest farms, ranches, timberland, plantations and vineyards from coast to coast. Over the last two decades, we have built a network of relationships including our Strategic Alliance with Texas-based Republic Ranches. We continue to lead the industry with our consistent ability to source land opportunities for investors and use our unrivaled reach and marketing platform to handle the sale of exceptional land assets. Fay Ranches is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana with offices across the United States, from Oregon to Tennessee.
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