Hooker Flat Ranch in Halfway, OR
Welcome to Hooker Flat Ranch—a remarkable 607± acre ranch located just outside the charming mountain town of Halfway, Oregon. Nestled in a quiet, secluded valley with year-round access, the property is only minutes from the Snake River and the breathtaking Wallowa Mountains, and just two hours from Boise, Idaho. With 285± water-righted acres, the ranch is well-suited for hay and livestock operations. The gravity-fed irrigation system—requiring no pumping—delivers water from Fish Creek and Long Branch Creek across a network of pipes and ditches, feeding buried mainlines, risers, wheel lines, and flood irrigation zones. Separately fenced pastures, quality fencing, and a strong hay yield of 1.5 to 2 tons per acre (+/-) make the property both productive and well-managed.
The ranch includes a full set of functional improvements, including two homes, multiple outbuildings, hay storage, a Quonset shop, and a covered livestock handling facility with HiQual and Priefert equipment. The main home, built in 1983, offers over 3,000± square feet of well-maintained living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Features include a sunroom, updated kitchen with stainless steel farm sink and epoxy countertops, a large walk-in pantry, and a cozy living area with French doors leading to a covered patio. The custom rockwork patio includes a built-in BBQ and takes full advantage of sweeping views of the mountains and ranch below. A wood-burning furnace with a 24-inch by 4-foot firebox heats both the home and water system, with an electric backup for convenience.
The northern section of the ranch offers incredible natural beauty, where Fish Creek meanders through a tree-lined mountain meadow surrounded by 135± acres of healthy, well-managed timber. This area supports abundant wildlife, including elk, deer, antelope, turkey, eagles, hawks, and songbirds, while still offering the privacy and tranquility of a true wilderness retreat. Hooker Flat Ranch is a rare find—combining functionality, beauty, seclusion, and accessibility in one of Eastern Oregon’s most scenic and productive landscapes.
MAIN HOUSE
The main home on Hooker Flat Ranch is a beautifully maintained, two-story residence built in 1983, offering approximately 3,053± square feet of comfortable living space. The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and en-suite bath. Interior highlights include updated cortex vinyl flooring, new paint throughout, a bright sunroom with large picture windows, and a beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel farm sink, epoxy countertops, and a large walk-in pantry. A wood-burning furnace with a 24-inch by 4-foot firebox provides long-lasting heat and also warms the home’s water system, with an electric backup for convenience. French doors off the living room open to a covered back patio with custom rockwork, iron detailing, and a built-in BBQ—perfect for enjoying the sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and ranch.
SECOND HOME
The second residence on the property is a well-kept 1979 double-wide manufactured home offering approximately 1,008 square feet of comfortable living space. The home includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a spacious living area, and an open kitchen concept, a tile backsplash, and French doors leading to a side deck. Interior updates include new paint, vinyl flooring, tongue-and-groove wood accents, and blued pine trim. A covered front porch with Trex decking provides a pleasant outdoor space overlooking the ranch. Heated by a cadet wall unit and wood stove, this home is ideal for guests, extended family, or ranch help— all major appliances included.
REMAINING IMPROVEMENTS
The Hooker Flat Ranch is well-improved with functional infrastructure, including a 26′ x 30′ enclosed shop with power, workbenches, and direct access to a 50′ x 30′ covered equipment parking area. Additional buildings include a 150-ton hay storage structure, 30′ x 30′ Quonset with concrete floor, combination tack room and livestock shelter, and covered cattle working facility with HiQual and Priefert equipment.
The gravity-fed irrigation system draws from Fish Creek and Long Branch Creek, distributing water through a network of pipes, ditches, and risers to irrigate up to 285 acres under state water rights. Good perimeter and cross fencing, along with all-weather gravel and well-maintained dirt roads, provide excellent livestock management and year-round access throughout the ranch.
RECREATION
Hooker Flat Ranch backs up against public lands and offers exceptional year-round outdoor recreation. Located near the Snake River and just a short drive from the Wallowa Mountains and Eagle Cap Wilderness, the region is ideal for hiking, horseback riding, camping, and world-class big game hunting. The ranch itself attracts abundant wildlife—including elk, deer, antelope and upland birds—making it a natural extension of the surrounding recreational landscape.
Fishing, boating, and water sports are easily accessible at nearby Hells Canyon and Brownlee Reservoir, while snowmobiling and backcountry skiing are popular in the nearby Wallowa’s during the winter months. Whether you’re an avid hunter, angler, or simply enjoy exploring the rugged beauty of Eastern Oregon, the ranch offers direct access to some of the state’s most scenic and diverse
IRRIGATION
There Hooker Flat Ranch features a highly efficient and low-maintenance gravity-fed irrigation system that draws from two near year-round water sources—Fish Creek and Long Branch Creek. With certified water rights from the State of Oregon covering approximately 285 acres, water is delivered through a combination of closed pipelines, open ditches, and buried mainlines that feed risers, wheel lines, and areas of flood and sub-irrigation—eliminating the need for any pumping. A small holding structure and diversion point strategically distribute water throughout the ranch, supporting a productive mix of native pasture and mixed grass/alfalfa fields. These pastures are managed through careful rotation and field maintenance to avoid overgrazing and optimizing both forage quality and yield. Hay production on the irrigated ground consistently averages between 1.5 to 2 tons per acre (+/-), making the operation well-suited for supporting cattle through winter. This efficient and sustainable system ensures reliable forage production while preserving the long-term health of the land.
LEGAL: T7S, R47W, W.M. Sec 19 & 30, Tax Lots 500 & 600
ACREAGE:
607.8 acres (+/-) deeded
– Water Rights: 285 acres (+/-)
– Pasture: 322.8 acres (+/-)
– Federal: 75 acres (+/-)
– Improvements: 9 acres (+/-)
TAXES:
Tax Lot 500 $350.47 (2024-2025 tax year) Exclusive Farm Use
Tax Lot 600 $4,581.14 (2024-2025 tax year) Exclusive Farm Use
OUTBUILDINGS:
– Shop/Covered Parking (Shop: 26ftX30ft / 800 sqft +/-; Covered Parking: 50ftX30ft / 1500 sqft +/-) – two large primary areas with the shop having a concrete floor and closable doors, the covered parking area is three-sided and dirt floor; wood frame and post and pole building, walk door between shop and covered parking, 110 and 220 power, built-in storage and work benches, standpipe water. This is a workable space that allows for parking large vehicles inside and/or undercover
– Quonset Building (30ftX30ft / 750sqft +/-) – metal building with concrete floor, closable garage door, walk door, built in shelving, separate storage space built inside the building; no power or water at the building
– Covered Hay Storage (60ftX80ft / 4800 sqft +/-) – post and pole contraction, metal roof, dirt floor, center storage area with covered wings (included in the square footage); 150 tons (+/-) of hay storage capacity
– Tack Room/Livestock Cover (Tack Room: 15ftX15ft / 375 sqft +/-; Livestock Cover: 15ftX45ft / 675 sqft +/-) – two primary areas with the tack room having a concrete floor and closable doors and the livestock cover being three-sided and dirt floor; post and pole construction, metal room, power
– Covered Cattle Handing Facility (20ftX75ft / 1500 sqft +/-) – post and pole construction with metal roof, all sides open; the structure covers a HiQual cattle working system that includes squeeze tub, adjustable leadup ally, and preg cage connected to a Priefert manual squeeze chute
