Ordway Pocket Ranch

Vallecito, California

$2,100,000 | 850 ± Acres | Calaveras County
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:

Escape to your own private 850-acre sanctuary where wide-open spaces, abundant wildlife, and turnkey improvements create the ultimate ranch and recreational retreat. This diverse property offers a rare combination of natural beauty, functionality, and self-sufficiency.

Water is plentiful with six wells, seasonal creeks, multiple ponds, and natural springs thoughtfully dispersed across the landscape, supporting both wildlife and livestock. Neighboring cattle currently graze the property, presenting an agricultural-use opportunity while maintaining the ranch’s open character.

The ranch is well-equipped for extended stays or weekend escapes. A charming two-room stone cabin provides rustic comfort with bunk accommodations and a functional kitchen — perfect for hosting family and guests during hunting season or quiet country getaways.  Situated next to the creek, there is a stone patio, with build-in BBQ and a trellised seating area for outdoor dining.  A spacious wooden barn features living quarters and wide overhang sides, offering equipment storage, shelter for livestock, and additional covered workspace.

Designed for independence, the property includes solar panels, batteries and a generator, ensuring reliable off-grid capability.  Many miles of internal ranch roads wind throughout the acreage, providing easy access to hunting areas, water sources, and scenic vantage points.

For the outdoor enthusiast, this ranch is a true sportsman’s paradise. Located in the D-5 Zone, the owner regularly hunts deer, bear, turkey, and quail, with diverse terrain and water sources creating prime habitat and strong wildlife presence.

Whether you’re seeking a working ranch, private hunting retreat, recreational investment, or legacy family property, this 850-acre offering delivers space, resources, and opportunity in one remarkable package.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
  • 850 + Secluded Acres overlooking the Stanislaus River
  • Stone Cabin with bunkroom and kitchen
  • Built-in Stone Patio with BBQ and Trellised Seating Area
  • Wood-fired Hot Tub
  • Seasonal Creek
  • Historic Wooden Barn with Living Quarters
  • Miles of Internal Ranch Roads
  • 6 Solar Wells
  • Solar Arrays for Reliable Power Grid
  • Stone and Steel Shed with Batteries and Generator
  • Cleared Building Site with Views of Ranch and River
  • PG&E Power Pole and Transformer at Building Site
  • Neighbor Runs Cows during grazing season
  • D-5 Zone for Blacktail Deer
  • Also hunt bear, turkey, quail
ADDRESS:

Skunk Gulch Road
Vallecito, California

COORDINATES:

38.0882025N, 120W

LOCATION/DIRECTIONS:
From Hwy 4, take Parrots Ferry. Turn Left onto Camp Nine Road, turn Right onto Skunk Gulch Road
TAXES:

$2,344/year (2025)

Bruce Renfrew
Bruce Renfrew

Cell: (650) 773-1863

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