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Introduction

The Howell Ranch is located 13 miles east of Ashton, ID, and 36 miles north

of Driggs. The property is comprised of 160+ deeded acres completely

surrounded by Targhee National Forest; the SW corner of Yellowstone National

Park is 6 miles to the East. The ranch exudes the utmost in privacy taking in

both sides of its own private valley with Porcupine Creek meandering through the

meadow from east to west. Healthy groves of aspen trees dominate the ridge on the

north side of the ranch while evergreen trees protect the southern ridge. The ranch

is well improved with an owner’s cabin, bunkhouse and barn. All improvements

are in excellent condition and have been well maintained allowing for immediate

enjoyment of the ranch.

The Howell Ranch is one of only a few larger private inholdings in

the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Rare in its size and location, the ranch is

unmatched in the degree of privacy and natural setting.

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The Howell Ranch is situated in what is known as the

Greater Yellowstone ecosystem, which comprises

approximately 6 million acres of undeveloped lands and is widely recognized as

the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 states. That said, Howell Ranch is

easy to access. Access is via Cave Falls Road, which continues on to the SW

corner of Yellowstone National Park. The ranch gate is located 1.6 miles from the

pavement. Currently these last 1.6 miles are not maintained in the winter months,

making Howell Ranch primarily a spring, summer and fall destination. In the

past, Fremont County did plow the road to the ranch gate as prior ownership had

school age children who rode the bus to school. It is also possible to snowmobile

or ski into the ranch in the winter months if one desires.

The quaint, agricultural community of Ashton provides necessary amenities and

everyday conveniences including; a grocery store, hardware store, restaurants, fly

shops and fishing outfitters. The well-known town

of Driggs, ID is 36 miles away and offers amenities

including restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, world-class golf, private air

service and access to downhill skiing at Grand Targhee Ski and Summer Resort.

The resort community of Jackson Hole is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from

Howell Ranch with many conveniences such as fine dining, lodging, state-of-the-

art medical facilities and world-class recreation. Jackson Hole is also the southern

gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Commercial air service

in Idaho Falls is approximately one hour away, and the Jackson Hole commercial

airport is an hour and a half drive. For private plane and jet travelers, the Driggs

Reed Memorial Airport offers a 7,300-foot runway that can accommodate most

aircrafts and larger private jets.


LocationTHE RANCH IS LOCATED 13 MILES

EAST OF ASHTON, ID, AND 36

MILES NORTH OF DRIGGS, ID.

The improvements on the ranch include the main residence, a beach house, and private bridge. There is

a horse barn and utility outbuildings, all meticulously maintained. The main residence is 4,800 sqft,

4-bedroom, 3.5-bath ideally located on the river’s edge, only a fly cast away from rising trout. Views of both the

river and the tree-covered landscape. Capture the beauty of the ranch that can be seen from the large floor to

ceiling windows throughout the main home, as the veranda runs the entire length of the home and down to a

small deck overlooking the river.

ImprovementsHOWELL RANCH IS NICELY

IMPROVED WITH AN OWNER’S

CABIN, BARN AND BUNKHOUSE.

ALL STRUCTURES HAVE BEEN

WELL MAINTAINED AND

ARE READY FOR IMMEDIATE

ENJOYMENT.


Porcupine Creek has healthy year round flows and harbors a robust population of brook trout as well as the occasional

rainbow trout. This is a small stream fishery, and the brook trout are eager to take a fly, the fish in the system are on

average 6-8 inches. Larger fish are certainly possible and conducting stream enhancement work, creating more holding

water, would likely yield larger specimens.

Although not yet built, the Conservation Easement specifically allows for the construction of a fish pond up to 2.5 acres

in size. Due to the sub irrigated nature of the meadow, a pond would be relatively easy to construct, and it would add

another aspect to the onsite fishing component as well as provide an additional wildlife attraction.

Live WaterPORCUPINE CREEK FLOWS THE

LENGTH OF THE PROPERTY

FROM EAST TO WEST FOR

APPROXIMATELY 2,800 FEET, ON

THE MEANDER.




The Henry’s Fork River is a classic wild trout fishery,

world-renowned for its rainbows and browns. This

fishery is consistently changing due to seasonal hatches,

providing a variety of fantastic and nearly year-round

floating and wading opportunities. From its inception

near Island Park, the river takes on a spring creek and

tailwater quality through the famous Railroad Ranch

section, transitioning into freestone canyon habitat and

back into a freestone meadow river above the Ashton

Reservoir. The South Fork of the Snake River is a tailwater

fishery that flows out of Palisades Dam on the border of

Wyoming and Idaho. The South Fork is an angler’s dream

with varied hatches and a healthy population of browns,

rainbows, native Yellowstone cutthroat and Snake River

fine spotted cutthroat. It flows for 60 miles through

high mountain valleys, rugged canyons and broad flood

plains to its confluence with the Henry’s Fork, making it

as picturesque as it is a famed fishery. In addition to these

well known waterways, the backcountry fishing in the

nearby Southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park

can be outstanding.

Nearby Live WaterASIDE FROM THE ONSITE FISHING ON

PORCUPINE CREEK, THERE IS WORLD

CLASS FISHING IN ALL DIRECTIONS

WITH THE SOUTH FORK OF THE SNAKE

RIVER, TETON RIVER, WARM RIVER,

FALL RIVER AND THE HENRY’S FORK

ALL CLOSE BY.

Conservation Easement Due to the incredible ecological diversity of Howell Ranch,

previous ownership elected to protect this special land by

placing a conservation easement on the ranch. The easement

allows for additional building, most notably another 1,500

sqft of living space to the owner’s cabin, a fish pond and a

full range of customary ranch uses. Please see broker for a

copy of the easement document.


The Howell Ranch is a wild place, depending on the time of year; nearly any of the species native to the region can

be found on the ranch. Elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, and black bear have all been observed onsite and can be

hunted on the property and on the adjacent National Forest, per Idaho State Game and Fish regulations. A variety

of songbird species as well as raptors are common sights on the ranch.

Hunting & Wildlife


Summary• 160.75 deeded acres

• 100% surrounded by Targhee National Forest

• 2,800 feet of Porcupine Creek• 6 miles to Yellowstone National Park

• 36 miles to Driggs, ID• Excellent fishing onsite on Porcupine

Creek and nearby Henry’s Fork, South Fork of the Snake River, and

the Fall River

LISTING PRICE: $1,695,000TAXES: $750.28 IN 2019

CONTACTFor more information please contact Matt

MacMillan at 307.413.3582, or [email protected]


Notes:1) This is an exclusive listing of Live Water Properties LLC; an agent of Live Water Properties must be present to conduct a showing. The owners respectfully request that other agents and/or prospective buyers contact Live Water Properties in advance

to schedule a proper showing and do not attempt to tour or trespass the property on their own. Thank you. 2) Offering subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information provided herein is intended as a general guideline and has been provided by sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy of which we cannot guarantee. 3) Live Water Properties LLC represents the Seller as a Seller’s Agent.

BLM Forest Service

Howell Ranch - Aerial Map••Maps are for visual aid only accuracy is not guaranteed.



Howell Ranch- Location Map••Maps are for visual aid only accuracy is not guaranteed.



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