Marks Creek Rd, Mount Vernon, OR 97825

The Miller Ranch (William L Miller) has been in the family for nearly 40 years sprawling over 3,400 acres of grass, juniper, pine and fir in the scenic John Day River valley in Grant County Oregon. Located 7 miles east of Dayville, between Mt Vernon and Dayville at MP 138 at Mark Creek Road. It’s a short drive of 4.0 miles along Marks Creek and you are at the main gate. Marks Creek flowing through much of the ranch provides a water source for livestock and wildlife. This ranch has a long history of trophy elk and deer roaming the hills as the elevation climbs from 3,000’ on the lower end up to nearly 5,400’ in the timber. As you climb you are surrounded by federal lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management on both sides of the ranch, only accessed by private property owners, no public access. Only 120+/- miles from Bend / Redmond in Central Oregon to the entrance to the ranch.

For those who are looking for a blend of ranching, hunting or a legacy investment this is the one that checks all of the boxes. With seclusion, privacy, various elevations (3,000’+ to 5,000’+), year around creek, numerous springs (cattle) and adjacent to federal lands look no further. There are 6 tax lots of various sizes allowing you flexibility in ownership options. The ranch has two zoning designations, MUR (Multiple Use Range) and PF (Primary Forest).

The ranch has one “small cabin” (off grid solar powered) that works as a base camp not far from the entrance, with many other locations for a buyer to build a new home/cabin. Currently a shed/barn for ATV’s or equipment is located near the cabin for storage, hay or other uses. There are two private roads that take you deep into the property’s furthest boundaries for easy access around the ranch. There are not a bunch of easements that allow others to drive through the property, this helps preserve the ranch as a special place to make your own.

Hunting on the Miller Ranch has been what sets it apart from many others. The Elk hunting in particular stands out as part of the Northside Unit (47). Currently landowner preference tags are available for Elk, Pronghorn Antelope, Buck Deer along with fantastic Turkey population on the lower end of the ranch.

For those interested in cattle and some grazing the property is fenced and divided into various sections. Numerous developed springs offer plenty of water throughout the ranch or Scotty Creek & Marks Creek with water gaps that allows access to water.

The William L Miller (Haberly/1227 LLC) ranch truly checks all the boxes in size, location, privacy, wildlife, grazing, developed springs, year around creek, timber, higher elevations and public lands adjacent. This ranch is one that needs to be seen. Contact us today!