NORTH FORK MEADOWS
North Fork, Idaho $1,950,000 28.9± Acres
INTRODUCTION North Fork Meadows is ideally located just 25± minutes north of Salmon, Idaho, at the base of the mountain foothills overlooking the Fourth of July Creek Valley. This 28.9± acre property offers Western character, historic significance, practical ranch infrastructure, sweeping views, abundant wildlife, and direct proximity to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. The property features two separate residences. The primary log home, constructed in 1983 by Ernest Hemingway’s granddaughter, reflects a distinctive sense of history and craftsmanship. Built with handhewn logs, natural stone, and quality materials, the home includes a living room with a propane wood stove, open kitchen, dining room, bathroom, upper-level bedroom and bathroom, and walk-out deck with valley views. The second home features an open living area, kitchen, laundry area, bedroom, impressive walk-in vault, and two upstairs bedrooms. With contemporary updates and a stone fireplace, it serves well as a guest home or separate quarters for family and friends. An attached four-stall garage provides shop space and vehicle storage. Both homes are connected to a backup generator. The horse and livestock facilities are designed for practical everyday use. A custom-built barn includes five stalls, a tack room, a hayloft, and additional storage. A round pen, a feed building, fenced paddocks, smaller barns, and livestock sheds provide additional support. Dedicated cattle pens and a loading chute near the main road allow for easy transport. The agricultural buildings and Ritchie water tanks are connected to a second backup generator. Wildlife can be found on the property year-round, while adjacent public lands expand recreational opportunities. Water resources include a substantial year-round pond, an irrigation ditch operating from April through November, and water rights for irrigation and stock water. North Fork Meadows offers an established mountain retreat with meaningful water resources, complete utilities, practical improvements, and a genuine connection to the Idaho wilderness. North Fork Meadows | North Fork, Idaho
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28.9± acres in the scenic North Fork of the Salmon River Valley Two residences, including a distinctive log home and separate guest house Year-round pond with multiple water rights and irrigation infrastructure Custom five-stall barn with tack room, hayloft, and livestock facilities Fenced paddocks, corrals, and established livestock infrastructure Expansive views of Fourth of July Creek and the surrounding mountains A beautiful setting approximately 2.5 miles up Fourth of July Creek Road Direct access to abundant public lands and recreational opportunities Excellent setting for horses, livestock, hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation Conveniently located approximately 20 miles north of Salmon, Idaho Attached four-stall garage, with one bay serving as a shop
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ACREAGE The acreage extends from a countymaintained road and backs up to public lands within the Salmon National Forest. Ranging in elevation from 4,200’ to over 4,400’, the property features bottomland with a beautiful pond and riparian area that attracts wildlife. Irrigation ditches create additional water features and supply agricultural water for the fields, while the two homes and numerous outbuildings are positioned on high points.
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SCENIC VISTAS There are wonderful views of the valley and surrounding mountains from every part of the property.
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MAIN LOG CABIN The main log cabin was built in 1983 by Mariel Hemingway. Constructed of hand-hewn logs, it features a beautiful wrap-around porch. Inside, the one-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers 736± square feet on the main level and 776± square feet of living space on the upper level. Highlights include an open kitchen, antler chandeliers, and a propane woodstove in the main living room. The home is equipped with electric heat and connected to a backup generator.
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SECOND HOME The second home is attached to the 4-bay garage. The main floor features an open living space, a small kitchen, a laundry room, one bedroom, a bathroom, and a walk-in vault. Upstairs are two additional small rooms. This home includes a wood-burning stove, an electric heater in the bathroom, and its own connection to a backup generator.
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HORSE BARN & FACILITIES Since acquiring the property in 2015, the current owners have added a five-stall horse barn, a hay storage building, a round corral, loafing sheds, and other outbuildings. These facilities are connected to a separate backup generator dedicated specifically to ranch operations rather than to the homes.
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RECREATION North Fork Meadows is surrounded by some of Idaho’s most rugged mountain and river country, with extensive opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, rafting, and camping on public lands. The Salmon National Forest offers access to miles of trails leading into the mountains. The Salmon River is the centerpiece of the region, offering everything from quiet stretches for fishing and floating to extreme whitewater farther downriver. Scenic drives, backcountry trails, and river access provide yearround ways to explore the area. Behind the property, the Lewis and Clark Jeep Trail catches the southeast corner of the property.
HUNTING | WILDLIFE The property hosts a variety of species year-round, as the mountains and drainages provide excellent habitat for Idaho wildlife. The nearby Salmon Field Office manages nearly 500,000 acres of public lands across the Salmon, Lemhi, and Bitterroot ranges. These vast areas offer exceptional access for hunting and wildlife viewing. Elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, mountain goats, moose, and black bears are among the species found throughout the region. This combination of forested mountains, open valleys, vibrant creek bottoms, and extensive public lands creates a landscape where wildlife thrives. 18
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FISHING North Fork Meadows sits within a well-known fishing region, with the Salmon River and its tributaries providing access to a variety of fisheries. Fourth of July Creek, a tributary of the Salmon River, supports populations of rainbow and cutthroat trout, brook trout, and bull trout. The main Salmon River provides premier opportunities for trout, salmon, and steelhead fishing. Public access sites are found throughout the Salmon River corridor, including the Fourth of July access site just minutes from the property.
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AREA HISTORY Steeped in Western frontier lore, the Salmon River Valley and North Fork region represent one of Idaho’s most historic landscapes. Long before homesteaders arrived, the Lemhi Shoshone, including Sacajawea, traversed these valleys along ancient trails. In 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition crossed Lemhi Pass into the region, turning back only after finding the Main Salmon River impassable for boats, earning it the legendary moniker “The River of No Return.” Gold strikes in the 1860s turned Salmon into a bustling trading post, while North Fork grew at the river confluence as a practical hub for miners, stockmen, and early river outfitters. Generations later, the area retains its genuine working-ranch heritage, keeping its authentic frontier roots fully intact alongside millions of acres of protected wilderness.
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LOCATION
GET TING THERE
North Fork is a small community at the confluence of the North Fork and Salmon rivers and serves as a gateway to surrounding public lands and backcountry. The Salmon-Challis National Forest and BLM lands offer extensive opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and exploring. The Wild and Scenic Salmon River provides fishing, floating, rafting, and wildlife viewing throughout the region. Salmon provides the area’s primary services, including shopping, dining, schools, and medical care. U.S. Highway 93 follows the Salmon River through the valley, connecting North Fork and Salmon with communities to the north and south.
From Salmon, Idaho, drive north on Highway 93 for approximately 15.5± miles to Fourth of July Creek Road. A short 2.5± mile drive up the beautiful Fourth of July Creek drainage gets you to the ranch entrance on the south side of the road.
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AIRPORT SERVICES Only 120± miles north, Missoula International Airport offers direct flights to many major U.S. markets, with connecting flights to thousands of cities worldwide. Direct flights are available to Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Portland, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, Orange County, and Las Vegas. Missoula International Airport accommodates Alaska, American, United, Delta, Horizon, and Allegiant Airlines. Minuteman Jet Center and Northstar Jet offer full services for general aviation and private pilots. Closer to home, Lemhi County Airport in Salmon is just 20± miles south, featuring a paved 5,510± foot runway, fuel services, aircraft maintenance, and charter capabilities.
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CON SERVATION | STEWARDSHIP Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.
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SUMMARY Situated at the base of the hillside with expansive views of the Fourth of July Creek Valley, North Fork Meadows brings together the defining elements of quintessential Idaho sporting property. The 28.9± acre property features two residences, multiple water rights, a year-round pond, rich wildlife habitat, custom equestrian infrastructure, and immediate proximity to BLM lands. Authentic hand-hewn log construction, versatile multi-home improvements, a custom five-stall barn, fenced paddocks, livestock facilities, and turnkey ranch infrastructure create a rare mountain retreat. With its combination of Western character, practical improvements, abundant water, and access to expansive public lands, North Fork Meadows offers a distinctive opportunity in Idaho’s Salmon River country.
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CONTACT PRICE $1,950,000
TA XES $2,997 (2025)
TERMS Cash Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange
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Please contact Mike DeShore at (406) 543-8888 | mdeshore@ fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches, Inc. must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties we have listed, please visit our web page at www. fayranches.com.
NOTICE Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.
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