INTRODUCTION
Set on the west-facing slope at the north end of the Portneuf Range, this 1,040± acre ranch stretches out with room to work, explore, and get away from it all. The views are the kind you don’t get tired of, with clear lines to every horizon and elevations ranging from 5,400 to 6,250 feet. The terrain varies across the property, from heavy timber and old cedar stands to rolling sagebrush and dry-farmed ground in a strong grass stand.
The ranch borders Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land along its eastern edge, opening up access and providing a buffer of quiet country. Currently leased for cattle grazing, about half the acreage had been dry-farmed in wheat before it went into CRP. That program ended two years ago, but what’s been left behind is good grass and healthy cover—appealing for livestock and regional wildlife. A seasonal spring cuts through the land and adds value, especially for those thinking of long-term grazing or recreation.
Access comes via a 3-mile gravel road, which adds a sense of seclusion while still keeping you connected. It is just 9± miles to Lava Hot Springs for a soak, a burger, or a float and 38± miles northeast to Pocatello for groceries, hardware, and everything else. Salt Lake International is about 141 miles south via I-15.
This ranch sits in Idaho’s Big Game Unit 74, a spot known by locals for its solid late-season muzzleloader deer hunt that lines up with the rut. There are also elk hunts in the area, including an early rifle season available through a controlled draw. As a landowner here, you’d also be eligible to enter the Idaho Fish and Game’s Landowner Appreciation Program. This lottery-style draw gives property owners additional opportunities, which can benefit anyone who hunts or wants to invite family and friends.
Whether you’re looking to expand your grazing operation, build a private hunting basecamp, or stake your claim in a quiet pocket of southeast Idaho, this land offers space, function, and natural beauty without needing to dress it up.
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QUICK FACTS
• Approximately 1,040± deeded acres
• Comprised of 7 contiguous parcels
• Diverse habitat including cedars, pines, aspens, and sagebrush
• Seasonal creek provides water for livestock and wildlife
• Adjacent to BLM on the east side
• Previously enrolled in CRP
• Half of the property perimeter fenced
• Half of the property previously dry-farmed
• Dry-farmed acreage now in strong grass stand
• Eligible for Landowner Appreciation Program (LOP) tags through Idaho Fish and Game
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RECREATION
Soak in the regional hot springs yearround, a 15± minute drive from the property, or use the property as a basecamp for snowmobiling, dirt biking, horseback riding, hiking, cross-country skiing, or taking a UTV to the adjacent public land.
Trophy Dule Deer Unit 74 boasts great deer opportunities and multiple elk seasons. It also allocates five moose tags currently in a controlled hunt draw. Thanks to the Landowner Appreciation Program eligibility for elk and deer tags through the Idaho Fish and Game, enhanced opportunities exist.
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Jenkins Canyon Ranch | Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
LOCATION
Tucked into the rolling hills of southeastern Idaho, Lava Hot Springs is a quiet agricultural community rooted in tradition and surrounded by natural beauty. The region is defined by wideopen pasturelands, distant mountain vistas, and access to the Portneuf River Valley, offering productivity and recreation. Just south of Pocatello and near the historic Oregon Trail route, Arimo blends a rural pace with a rich Western heritage. Outdoor enthusiasts find fishing, hunting, and horseback riding opportunities, while the fertile soils support farming and ranching. This is Idaho at its most authentic—where land and lifestyle remain deeply connected.
Jenkins Canyon Ranch | Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
WATER SOURCES
A seasonal spring sustains the summer grazing cattle and area wildlife.
MINERAL RIGHTS
All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the seller will convey to the buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.
CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP
Each of us at Fay loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wideopen spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.
Jenkins Canyon Ranch | Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
This 1,040± acre ranch in the Portneuf Range offers diverse landscapes, including timber, cedar, sagebrush, and open grasslands, with elevations ranging from 5,400 to 6,250 feet. Bordering BLM land, it provides privacy and easy access to surrounding outdoor recreation. Currently leased for cattle grazing, the land supports healthy grass for livestock and wildlife. A seasonal spring adds value for both grazing and recreation. Accessed by a 3-mile gravel road, it’s just 9± miles from Lava Hot Springs and 38± miles from Pocatello. In Big Game Unit 74, Jenkins Canyon Ranch offers excellent hunting opportunities, including a late-season muzzleloader deer hunt and elk hunting via a controlled draw. This ranch is ideal for grazing, hunting, or enjoying a private retreat and is eligible for Idaho Fish and Game’s Landowner Appreciation Program.
21 Jenkins Canyon Ranch | Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
Please contact Seth Johnson at (208) 530-1106 | sjohnson@fayranches.com or Mike Gatlin at (307) 752-5104 | mgatlin@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches, Inc. must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com.
TAXES
$1,021
$2,496,000 Cash
Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange
Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.
