The Werst Ranch

The Werst Ranch is a productive riverfront property in Wallowa County, Oregon, offering ±125.72 acres along the Wallowa River. Held by the Werst family since approximately 1947, the Ranch combines nearly eight decades of stewardship with agricultural production, live water, wildlife habitat, and outdoor recreation. Approximately 53.26 acres of flood-irrigated pasture provide early-season forage, complemented by 55.3 acres of non-irrigated pasture. Mature willow and cottonwood stands line the river corridor, while scattered springs and productive bottomland add to the Ranch’s water resources and grazing capacity. The property features approximately 4,220 feet of Wallowa River frontage and senior water rights dating to 1893, 1897, and 1905. The river supports rainbow trout, steelhead, whitefish, and bull trout, with additional potential for fishery and habitat enhancement. The Ranch also lies within Minam Hunting Unit 60, with elk, whitetail deer, and wild turkey frequenting the property. Improvements include a 1,688 sqft, three-bedroom, two-bath residence, machine shed/shop, workshop, greenhouse, RV storage building, antique dairy barn, corrals, and cross-fenced pasture. Located approximately 30 minutes from Joseph and 50 minutes from La Grande, The Werst Ranch offers a compelling combination of Oregon ranching, Wallowa River frontage, recreation, and established agricultural infrastructure. LOCATION: - ±30 minutes to Joseph, OR - ±50 minutes to La Grande, OR ACREAGE: - ±125.72 acres - ±53.26 irrigated acres - ±55.3 non-irrigated acres IMPROVEMENTS: - 1,688 sqft, three-bedroom/two-bath residence - Machine shed/shop, workshop, greenhouse, RV storage RECREATION & WILDLIFE: - Fishing, hunting, and wildlife - Minam Hunting Unit 60 WATER ACCESS: - ±4,220 feet of Wallowa River frontage - Senior water rights dating to 1893, 1897, and 1905