CALAVERAS RAFTER P RANCH - CALAVERAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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About This Property
Just south of New Hogan Lake, you’ll find the Calaveras Rafter P Ranch, a breathtaking property in Valley Springs. Nestled in California’s Gold Country, this 667-acre multiple parcel property has prime livestock grazing and hunting land, spectacular views, numerous ponds, creeks and many ranch amenities. Excellent water and development opportunities with a postcard setting, this property is ready for your home, ranch or recreational getaway.
Land
This scenic and versatile property has a healthy population of oaks, pines and other trees with panoramic views of the surrounding foothills, mountains and nearby New Hogan Lake. The property is accessed by a well maintained ranch road off Hogan Dam Road. The property includes fertile grazing land with springs, numerous year-around and seasonal ponds and three creeks. A blend of deciduous and evergreen trees, grasses and seasonal wildflowers dot the landscape. The land has rich habitat and water for livestock, deer, quail, turkey, dove and other wildlife. A working windmill with solar capability brings water from the well to multiple water storage tanks, which feed livestock water troughs. The property is currently enrolled in the Williamson Act.
Improvements
A mining stamp mill remains on the property.
Recreation
This property and the surrounding Mother Lode region provides many outdoor activity opportunities such as horseback riding, hiking, fishing, hunting, cycling, wildlife viewing and more. Activities are plentiful in the surrounding hills, mountains, lakes, rivers and streams of the foothill communities, Central Valley and Sierra Nevada. The Calaveras River is less than two-miles away and New Hogan Lake is a five-minute drive to the north. Just further is Camanche Reservoir, Pardee Lake and the Mokelumne River, providing excellent fishing, boating, camping and hiking. La Contenta Golf Club is just to the east of the property in Valley Springs. A wide array of spectacular wineries are in Calaveras County including the popular Murphys. An hour’s drive east finds you at the renowned Calaveras Big Trees State Park with snow skiing at the nearby Mt. Reba / Bear Valley Ski Resort.
Agriculture
With its fertile soil and water, the property is well suited for horse and cattle grazing with additional farm/ag opportunities.
Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources
Mineral rights - See Title
Region & Climate
Valley Springs and the neighboring communities in Calaveras County offer year-round residents and visitors exceptional mediterranean west coast climate and weather. The area receives an average of 271 sun days and 28 days of rain. Summer temps hit the upper 90s and occasional crest the century mark, with coastal / delta breezes providing cooling relief. Winter daytime temps average in the 50s and 60s with evening temps dipping to freezing on occasion.
Location
Valley Springs is a short drive from the ranch with the charming Jackson and Amador a short drive northeast. Sacramento International Airport is less than a 1.5-hr drive to the northwest. Shopping, entertainment and ranch & home resources are readily available in Valley Springs and other nearby communities.