Henrys Lake Ranch

Situated near the western edge of Henrys Lake, this 629-acre ranch occupies the heart of Island Park. With 500 acres of irrigated meadows, protected building sites beneath Sawtell Peak, and unobstructed views of the Centennial Mountains, the property is among the largest private land offerings remaining in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem.

Henrys Lake Ranch consists of expansive open meadowland at the base of the Centennial Mountains, the southernmost sub-range of the Bitterroot range. The ranch is relatively flat, ranging from approximately 6,500 to 6,640 feet in elevation. The most compelling building envelope lies west of Rock Creek along the timbered edge of Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering privacy, seclusion, and immediate access to public lands.

About Island Park & West Yellowstone

Island Park is an established four-season recreation area with a long history of drawing visitors for fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and access to Yellowstone. The ranch sits approximately 30 minutes from the western entrance of Yellowstone National Park, with nearby access to Big Sky, Virginia City, and the Henry’s Fork, Madison, and Gallatin Rivers.

Seasonal commercial flights at Yellowstone Airport connect to major western hubs including Salt Lake City, Denver, Bozeman, Jackson Hole, and Idaho Falls.

Fishing, Wildlife, and Recreation

The property and surrounding area provide year-round recreational access:

• Fishing in Duck Creek for Brook and Cutthroat trout
• Still-water fishing at Henrys Lake, known for trophy-class Cutthroat and hybrid trout
• Thirty minutes from Yellowstone National Park
• Access to extensive trail systems for horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and backcountry skiing
• Snowmobile trail networks extending through Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming
• Located in Idaho Hunt Unit 61 offering controlled hunts for mule deer, whitetail deer, elk, moose, antelope, and black bear
• The area supports elk, mule deer, moose, black bear, and occasional grizzly. Duck Creek’s riparian corridor attracts a wide range of bird species.

Farming & Ranching Operations

The ranch holds surface irrigation and stock water rights and supports one of the larger grazing operations in the Henrys Lake area.

• Capacity for 300 head of cattle during late spring through early fall grazing season
• Approximately 230 acres irrigated via 7- and 8-tower pivot systems
• Approximately 270 acres flood-irrigated through established ditches and diversions
• Duck Creek winds through the northern wetlands, creating a protected riparian corridor with livestock exclusion fencing in place

Conservation Value

With four neighboring properties already protected under conservation easements, Henrys Lake Ranch is a natural candidate for infill conservation. The property’s wetlands, riparian habitat, and position within the Henrys Lake watershed contribute meaningfully to wildlife corridors, water quality, and landscape continuity.