Valley Creek Ranch Stanley, Idaho

Details & Features

Valley Creek Ranch is a legacy Idaho ranch for sale in the heart of the Sawtooth Valley near Stanley, Idaho, offering an exceptional combination of fly fishing, recreation, water rights, and protected mountain scenery. Spanning approximately 560 acres within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, the property features nearly two miles of Valley Creek frontage, productive irrigated meadows, and panoramic views of the Sawtooth Mountains. The Ranch includes a beautifully positioned 3,844 sqft log home with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms overlooking the creek and surrounding valley.

Renowned for its pristine fishery, Valley Creek supports wild Westslope cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, and migratory Chinook salmon and steelhead habitat. The property also offers outstanding wildlife and hunting opportunities with elk, mule deer, antelope, and abundant birdlife throughout the Ranch and surrounding public lands. Senior Iron Creek water rights dating back to the early 1900s support approximately 286 irrigated acres, providing long-term agricultural and recreational value.

Located just minutes from Stanley, Redfish Lake, and the Salmon River, Valley Creek Ranch offers year-round recreation including fly fishing, horseback riding, hiking, skiing, and snowmobiling, all within convenient access to Sun Valley and Boise.

LOCATION:

• Stanley, ID
• ±3 miles to Stanley
• 1 hour to Sun Valley & Friedman Memorial Airport
• 2.5 hours to Boise, Idaho

ACREAGE:

• ±560 acres of irrigated meadows, creek frontage, and mountain scenery

IMPROVEMENTS:

• Log Home: ±3,844 sqft, 4BR/3.5B
• Inviting living spaces with creek and mountain views
• Positioned above Valley Creek
• Supporting infrastructure for irrigation and seasonal grazing

RECREATION & WILDLIFE:

• Fly fishing, hiking, horseback riding, skiing, and snowmobiling
• Strong elk, deer, and antelope presence
• Nearby access to Redfish Lake, Stanley Lake, and the Salmon River

WATER ACCESS:

• 2 miles of Valley Creek frontage
• ±286 irrigated acres
• Senior adjudicated Iron Creek water rights (circa 1900 priority)
• Domestic well serving the residence