Cross Keys Ranch - Jefferson County, Madras, OR
Cross Keys Ranch - Jefferson County, Madras, OR
Established on July 8, 1879, Cross Keys Ranch has a rich history as a post office, stage stop, and premier cattle operation. Spanning over 51,087± deeded acres with an additional 15,000± acres of BLM grazing permits, the ranch encompasses an impressive 66,000± acres of diverse and productive land.
For nearly 150 years, Cross Keys Ranch has been a highly successful commercial cattle operation, with an ideal mix of fertile valley meadows, 2,438.4± acres of irrigated hay ground, and expansive grazing rangelands. The operation is rated for 1,200–1,500 mother cows, ensuring long-term sustainability and profitability. With a perimeter of over 100 miles, the breathtaking landscapes ensure no two days look the same. From the snow-capped Cascade Mountain Range to the Deschutes River Canyon, high plains rangelands, creeks, rolling hills, and deep canyons, the scenery is unparalleled.
Beyond ranching, Cross Keys Ranch is a multi-dimensional property offering big game and bird hunting, fishing, hiking, rock hounding, ATV and horseback riding, and more. The ranch is fully equipped with a variety of living spaces, including an elegant owner’s home featuring a gourmet stainless steel kitchen, four-bedroom suites—including a primary suite—multiple guest rooms, 2.5 baths, and a grand fireplace room. Additional accommodations include multiple manager and ranch-hand residences, remote hunting cabins, a historic 1800s-style dance hall, a church, and a full-scale rodeo arena with a banquet and party hall.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Cross Keys Ranch is a sportsman’s paradise, boasting trophy bull elk, mule deer, antelope, and Aoudad sheep, along with upland birds, waterfowl, bass, trout, and steelhead fishing. A 20± acre private lake further enhances the property’s recreational appeal.
With its unparalleled natural beauty, extensive amenities, and rich ranching heritage, Cross Keys Ranch is a rare opportunity to own one of the most diverse and historic ranch properties available today.
Property Facts
- 51,087± acres of prime ranching land in Central Oregon
- Known for efficient and productive cattle ranching
- 2,438.4± acres of irrigated hay ground
- 15,000± acres of BLM grazing permits
- 25 ranch houses, line shacks, irrigated hay ground, and corrals
- Views of the Cascade Range
- Trophy elk, mule deer, antelope, Aoudad sheep, and waterfowl hunting
- Springs, streams, and ponds provide ample livestock water
- Includes canyons, rimrock, rangeland, and mountains
- Home to wild turkey, upland birds, and waterfowl
- Near towns like Maupin, Willowdale, Shaniko, Madras, and Ashwood
- Principal Broker: Jerry Hicks | (541) 420-0679 | jhicks@fayranches.com
- Licensed Broker: Jesica Hicks | (949)280-6762 | jesicah@fayranches.com
- Co-listed with Walt Ramage | NAI Cascade | (541) 771-8260 | wramage@naicascade.com
- Learn more about this property, its investment potential and information about the area in the Property Brochure.
THIS RANCH IS CO-MARKETED WITH FAY RANCHES.
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.
