North Woods Preserve at Warm River

Listing Price: $1,200,000

The North Woods Preserve at Warm River is located on the Henry’s Fork River in Fremont County, eight miles northeast of the quaint agricultural town of Ashton, Idaho.  Ashton provides all necessary amenities and everyday conveniences, including great fly shops.  The diverse and scenic landscape of southeast Idaho is one of the West’s most rapidly growing areas.  The ranch is situated on a picturesque stretch of the Henry’s Fork River below the Upper and Lower Mesa Falls. 

A 45-minute drive from the Preserve is Teton Valley’s charming mountain town of Driggs.  In addition to the area’s endless outdoor recreation, Grand Targhee Ski and Summer Resort is a short 10-minute drive from Driggs and offers convenient access to hiking, biking and world-class skiing.  Rexburg, Idaho is 30 minutes from the ranch and is home to Brigham Young University-Idaho.  
 

The Warm River area has been a fly fishers' haven since the turn of the century.  With three rivers - Robinson Creek, the Warm River, and the Henry's Fork - converging here, it has always been a great home base for fly fishermen. The world-famous Three Rivers Ranch, an Orvis-endorsed fly fising lodge is located just five minutes from the North Woods Preserve.  Virtually all of the Warm River area residents, both full-time and part-time, are avid anglers.  It is a first-rate fly fishers’ enclave.

The North Woods Preserve is comprised of approximately 80 acres nestled in an alpine setting adjacent to Caribou-Targhee National Forest.  The North Woods Preserve consists of primarily timbered acreage with several ideal homesites.  From a number of choice building sites on the property, an incoming owner could choose between Henry’s Fork River views or take advantage of the Teton Mountain Range landscape above the forested tree line.  Elevation of the ranch is 5,560 feet above sea level. 

Few trout streams in the world receive as much recognition as the famed Henry’s Fork River.  The river’s 150-mile span is as diverse a fishery as an angler could possibly desire.  From the fast water and boulder pools of the Box Canyon and Mesa Falls stretches to the slow meandering technical waters of the Ranch Section, the Henry’s Fork River is sure to satisfy even the most discriminating angler.  The quarter mile of river frontage on the North Woods Preserve is located below the well-known Upper and Lower Mesa Falls section of the Henry’s Fork.   Twenty-inch rainbow and brown trout are not uncommon on this stretch of the Henry’s Fork. 

The North Woods Preserve at Warm River is a prime candidate for conservation easement.  A little known fact is that Warm River is an actual incorporated city in Idaho.  Although no town amenities and services are in place, the North Woods Preserve is located within the designated Warm River town site.  This component, as well as being located in one of the fastest growing regions in southeast Idaho, adds a much higher conservation value to the property.  

The North Woods Preserve and neighboring Caribou-Targhee National Forest both offer an array of recreational opportunities.  Fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback riding and snowmobiling are some of the more popular pursuits in the area.  Onsite one can explore the timbered hillsides and nature at its best with hikes along the river or through the woods.  For a change of scenery and new wilderness to explore, the adjacent National Forest provides an extensive trail system for both summer and winter activities.  From the varied and year-round recreation nearby, one can easily find new fun and exciting activities. 

The ranch is situated approximately 15 miles from Yellowstone National Park’s western boundary and adjacent to Caribou-Targhee National Forest.  Given this location, one can see many of the area’s typical wildlife on the ranch.  The property provides a great habitat for native big game species, timber-dwelling Ruffed grouse and eagles nesting in the high trees along the river.