Elk Creek Double A Ranch

Elk Creek, California

$3,125,000 | 626 ± Acres | Glenn County
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:

Incredible water rights out of Stony Creek, almost free water on this 626 +/- acre cattle ranch between Elk Creek and Stonyford.

The underground siphon pipeline goes about 3.3 miles from the ranch to the intake on stoney creek. Using a vacuum pump, the irrigation right provides water to flood irrigate about 100 acres of prime grazing ground. “We simply have more water than we can use!” The remaining property can be used for dry land grazing, development, hunting and recreation.

The ranch is fenced and cross fenced, with 5 ponds not only for stock water but also supporting waterfowl habitat. The largest pond has bass and crappie.

The owner runs around 100 pairs for the season. Although the property is not being used for hay production, there is potential with some development. Ranch allotment is over 850-acre feet. Water is not a problem!

The ranch headquarters offers two homes. The owner’s cabin is a three bedroom, two bath single story with open beam great room, consisting of kitchen, dining area and living space. Both sides of home open to covered patios for outdoor enjoyment. Capturing amazing views of the ranch and mountains.

The second home is used by the ranch manager and offers two bedrooms and two baths.

The ranch has a new metal shop with concrete floor and 220 power, equipment storage barn plus a pole barn. 2 corrals on property, the headquarters corral has new pipe fencing with loading chute set up for cattle shipping and delivery.

Abundant wildlife including deer, turkey, pig, quail and waterfowl.

Located near excellent trout fishing in Stony Creek as well as nearby East Park and Stony Gouge Reservoirs. The ranch lays at the base of the Black Diamond Range in the Indian Valley and borders thousands of acres of BLM land to the west, crossing the EEL River and into Lake Pilsbury covering hundreds of miles of canyons and valleys. Amazing hunting, recreation and exploring. Just open the back gate and make your own memories.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
Elk Creek Ranch Additional Details: Glenn County APNs: 014-330-010, 238.9 ac/014-330-015, 288 ac/014-330-016, 100 ac
  • The water rights are paid on the tax bill. $2,300/year plus $800/year to the watermaster.
  • There is a pump house near the creek with a siphon pump. Once you get the vacuum started, the water flows through the underground mainline to the ranch.
  • The ponds are fed by an underground mainline.
  • Several cross-fenced fields to easily move the livestock around for grazing.
  • Numerous gravel and dirt roads through the property. Amazing views of the valley as the property ascends up the mountainside.
  • Wildlife includes elk, deer, quail, turkey, waterfowl, and many other species.
  • Property is enrolled in the Williamson Act. Taxes for 2025 are $4,000.
MAIN HOME: Converted from an old calving barn into a 1250 sf, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a storage area and a two-car garage in the back of the home, under the same roof.
  • Painted concrete floor throughout.
  • Wood ceiling in the main room, wood accents on the walls.
  • The wood stove has a floor-to-ceiling rock wall hearth.
  • AC wall unit in the great room.
  • The open kitchen has an island, a gas range, and a built-in microwave.
  • On-demand hot water.
  • The 1st and 2nd bedrooms use the hall bath, with a shower over the tub and a single sink.
  • The owners’ bedroom has built-in shelving in the closet, a bath with a shower, and a single sink. A Glass slider to a covered patio.
  • Laundry room with sink off the hall—door to covered back patio.
  • The east-facing covered porch is set up with an outdoor kitchen sink, BBQ area, and custom decorative railing.
  • West-facing covered porch captures views of the ranch and mountain range.
SECOND HOME: Approximately 1254 sf. With two bedrooms and one bathroom. THIRD HOMESITE: There was a manufactured home near the large pond. It has a water well, power, and septic. IN ADDITION:
  • 30 x 50 metal shop has two large rollup doors, two-man doors, a concrete floor, and 220 power.
  • 24 x 30 equipment shed with sliding doors.
  • 25 x 50 pole barn with cinder ground cover.
  • New pipe corrals and a loading chute for livestock at the edge of the pasture at the headquarters.
  • Second set of corrals centrally located on the upper ground between pastures.
  • Two domestic wells provide water to the headquarters, homes, and the headquarters corral.
  • Open ditches and underground pipelines deliver water for flood irrigation through the ranch.
  • The owner sets the suction pipe in the creek every spring and removes it in late fall.
  • The underground pipe from stoney creek to the ranch runs through several private properties and is a deeded easement. It is up to the owner of the ranch to maintain the pipeline.
  • All power is underground.  PG&E
  • East Park Reservoir is about a 10-minute drive, and Stony Gouge Reservoir is around 20 minutes from the ranch.
   
ADDRESS:

359 Co. Rd. 306
Elk Creek, California

COORDINATES:

39.3945202N, 122W

LOCATION/DIRECTIONS:
From Elk Creek, south on Co Rd 306 for 17 miles, on right. From Maxwell, West on Sites Rd, turns into Lodoga Stonyford Rd./ Co Rd 306. 33 miles on left
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Donna Utterback
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Office: (530) 336-6869

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Sara Small
Sara Small

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