2.3 Acres Prime Hunting Land Access
Bonanza, OR 97623
Klamath County, Oregon
Land Description
Oregon offers some great property opportunities, and this 2.3-Acre property is one of the best.
This property was impacted by the Bootleg fire in 2021 (see pictures), and is already seeing new growth. We've discounted the property in lieu of the fire, so you can own an incredible piece of freedom at an unbeatable price.
Mostly flat, with a gentle slope up from the road, and some beautiful tree coverage, this property is a beauty. The nearby hills offer lovely views and a gentle rolling terrain. Less than one min away is a small local reservoir (~0.25 acres), called the Bechdoldt Reservoir, which will make you feel like you have your own personal pond down the road. The towns of Bonanza and Dairy are 9.8 miles and 12 miles away respectively, an easy trip for whenever you need to top up on supplies.
Recreationally, this property has it all. At the end of a dirt track, this gorgeous off-grid property backs onto 3000+ acres of National Public Lands and by extension Fremont National Forest, for convenient and excellent hunting, hiking, and exploring.
Gerber Reservoir is only 21 miles away. This reservoir is fantastic for camping, fishing (trout and perch), hiking, mountain biking, star gazing, and there are 100,000 acres of back-country next to it that are perfect for those who love to explore, view wildlife, hunt, and spend time in the great outdoors. And Upper Klamath Lake, famous for its fantastic fishing, boating, swimming, camping, hiking, and so much more, is only 45.2 miles away for an easy fun day outing or weekend trip.
Whatever you are into, you are guaranteed to find something to love about this property.
We are open to owner financing as well - here is what that would look like:
- Total Money Down: $599 ($349 downpayment + $250 closing cost)
- Monthly: $249/Month for 72 months
See Info below.
- Subdivision: Klamath Falls Forest Estates HWY 66 4
- State: Oregon
- County: Klamath
- Zip: 97623
- Size: 2.3 acres
- Parcel: R466962
- Legal Description: Klamath Falls Forest Estates HWY 66 Plat 4, Block 124, Lot 17
- Approximate Lat/Long Coordinates:
- 42.2863, -121.3715
- 42.2858, -121.3713
- 42.2858, -121.3698
- 42.2862, -121.3696
- Annual Taxes: Approximately $67/Year
- Zoning: Vacant Residential
- Residential Building is allowed.
- Residential Site Camping is allowed (Any 21 days within a 6 month period) - a posted permit is required for stays longer than 7 days.
- Planning and Zoning can be reached on.
- HOA/Poa: No - there is a road maintenance Association - dues are approximately $50/Year.
- Improvements: None
- Access: Thrasher Dr
- Water: Would be by well
- Sewer: Would be by septic
- Utilities: No
Note: Information presented on this page is deemed accurate, but is not guaranteed. Buyer is advised to do their own due diligence
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More About This Property
A Property With Character, History, and Unbeatable Value
Oregon has long been a destination for people who want more. More space. More freedom. More of the kind of quiet that's hard to find in crowded cities and busy suburbs. This 2.3-Acre property in Klamath County delivers exactly that, and it comes with a story that makes it one of the best deals you'll find anywhere in the state.
In 2021, the Bootleg Fire swept through parts of Klamath County. This property was in its path. The fire left its mark, and you can see evidence of it in the photos. But here's what's important to understand: the land is already healing. New growth is pushing up through the soil. The forest is doing what forests have done for millions of years-recovering, regenerating, and coming back stronger.
We've priced this property to reflect its history. That means you get to own a genuine piece of Oregon at a fraction of what you'd pay for comparable acreage that wasn't touched by the fire. The land is the same. The location is the same. The recreational opportunities are the same. The only difference is the price tag, and that difference works entirely in your favor.
The Lay of the Land
When you pull onto Thrasher Drive and make your way to this property, you'll find 2.3 acres that sit mostly flat with a gentle slope rising up from the road. This kind of terrain is ideal for just about anything you might want to do with the land. Whether you're thinking about setting up a campsite, parking an RV, or eventually building a cabin or home, you're working with ground that won't fight you every step of the way.
The property still has some beautiful tree coverage. Even after the fire, there are trees standing, and new growth is filling in the gaps. In a few years, this land will look dramatically different than it does today. The buyers who recognize this opportunity now will be the ones who benefit most as the property continues to recover and appreciate.
At the end of a dirt track, this property offers the kind of privacy and seclusion that's increasingly hard to find. You're not surrounded by neighbors on every side. You're not dealing with traffic noise or light pollution. When night falls out here, the stars come out in a way that city dwellers rarely get to experience. The Milky Way isn't just something you read about-it's something you see stretched across the sky above your property.
Your Backyard: Over 3,000 Acres of Public Land
Here's where this property really starts to shine. Your back boundary doesn't just end at a fence line or a neighbor's property. It backs directly onto more than 3,000 acres of National Public Lands, which connect to the Fremont National Forest.
Let that sink in for a moment. When you step off the back of your property, you're stepping onto thousands of acres of public land that belong to you and every other American. You can hike for miles without seeing another soul. You can hunt without paying for a lease or getting permission from a landowner. You can explore terrain that most people will never see because they don't have the kind of access you'll have.
The Fremont National Forest covers over 1.5 million acres of high desert and mountain terrain in south-central Oregon. It's home to elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, black bear, mountain lion, and more species of birds than you could count in a lifetime. The forest includes everything from ponderosa pine stands to sagebrush flats to rocky outcroppings that offer views stretching for miles in every direction.
For hunters, this is prime territory. Oregon offers excellent opportunities for deer and elk, and having this kind of direct access to public hunting land is worth more than you might realize. No more driving for hours to find a trailhead. No more competing with crowds at popular access points. You walk off your property and you're already there.
For hikers and explorers, the possibilities are essentially unlimited. You could spend years exploring the land behind your property and still find new places you've never been. Canyons, ridges, meadows, and forests are all within walking distance of your back door.
Water Features Worth Knowing About
One of the best surprises about this property is what's just down the road. Less than a minute away sits Bechdoldt Reservoir, a small local reservoir of about a quarter acre. It's not a massive body of water, but that's part of its charm. It feels like your own personal pond, a quiet spot where you can fish, watch wildlife, or just sit and enjoy the peace that comes with being near water.
But that's just the beginning of the water access available to you from this property.
Gerber Reservoir is only 21 miles away. This is a legitimate destination that draws people from all over the region. The reservoir offers excellent fishing for trout and perch, with healthy populations that provide consistent action throughout the fishing season. The camping around Gerber Reservoir is fantastic, with spots that range from developed campgrounds to more primitive sites for those who want to get away from it all.
Beyond fishing and camping, Gerber Reservoir is surrounded by approximately 100,000 acres of back-country land. This is wild, open terrain perfect for hiking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, and hunting. The stargazing out here is world-class, with minimal light pollution allowing you to see celestial features that are invisible from more populated areas.
If you want even more water recreation, Upper Klamath Lake is just 45.2 miles away. This is one of Oregon's largest freshwater lakes, famous for its fishing, boating, swimming, and all-around outdoor recreation. It's close enough for a day trip but also makes for an excellent weekend destination when you want to change up your routine.
The Nearby Towns
Living off-grid doesn't mean living in total isolation. Sometimes you need groceries. Sometimes you want a hot meal you didn't cook yourself. Sometimes you just want to see other people and remember that civilization still exists.
From this property, the town of Bonanza is just 9.8 miles away. Dairy is about 12 miles away. These are small towns, but they have what you need for day-to-day living. You can stock up on supplies, fuel your vehicle, grab a bite to eat, and take care of basic errands without making an all-day expedition out of it.
Klamath Falls, the county seat, offers more extensive shopping, dining, medical facilities, and services. It's a bit farther but still an easy drive when you need access to bigger-city amenities.
The balance here is ideal. You're far enough from town to enjoy real peace and privacy, but close enough that you're not completely cut off from the resources you need.
What You Can Do With This Land
The zoning on this property is Vacant Residential, which gives you solid options for how you want to use it.
Residential Building Is Allowed
If your long-term goal is to build a home, cabin, or other permanent structure, this property allows for that. You're not buying land with restrictions that will prevent you from building when you're ready. The path to a permanent residence is open whenever you choose to take it.
Camping Is Allowed
Under current regulations, you can camp on this property for any 21 days within a 6-month period. If you want to stay longer than 7 consecutive days, you'll need to post a permit, which is easy to obtain. This makes the property perfect for extended camping trips, seasonal use, or testing out the area before committing to more permanent development.
For RV owners, this is exactly the kind of property you've been looking for. Pull your rig onto your own land, set up camp, and enjoy the freedom of staying on property you own rather than paying nightly fees at an RV park.
Future Development Potential
Water would be by well, and sewer would be by septic. There are no existing utilities on the property. For some buyers, this is a drawback. For others-especially those interested in off-grid living-it's exactly what they want. You start with a blank slate and develop the property according to your own vision and timeline.
Planning and Zoning can be reached at if you have specific questions about what you can and can't do with the property. We always encourage buyers to do their own due diligence and verify that the property meets their intended use.
No HOA, Minimal Fees
There's no HOA on this property. Nobody is going to tell you what color to paint your cabin, how tall your fence can be, or whether you're allowed to park your RV on your own land. The freedom you're buying here is real.
There is a road maintenance association with dues of approximately $50 per year. This is common in rural areas and goes toward keeping the access roads in reasonable condition. It's a small price to pay for maintained road access to your property.
Annual property taxes run approximately $67 per year. That's not a typo. For less than what many people spend on a single dinner out, you cover your entire year's tax obligation on this property.
Owner Financing That Works
Not everyone has tens of thousands of dollars sitting in a bank account ready to pay cash for land. We get it. That's why we offer owner financing that makes land ownership accessible to regular people with regular budgets.
Here's how it breaks down:
Total Money Down: $599
This includes a $349 down payment plus $250 in closing costs. That's it. Less than $600 gets you into ownership of 2.3 acres of Oregon land.
Monthly Payments: $249 for 72 months
No balloon payments. No surprises. Just a straightforward payment plan that lets you budget for land ownership the same way you budget for any other monthly expense.
This isn't a complicated financial arrangement. We're not a bank with stacks of paperwork and weeks of waiting. We're a small, family-run operation that believes in making land ownership possible for people who want it.
Who This Property Is For
This property makes sense for several types of buyers:
The Hunter
Direct access to thousands of acres of public hunting land. Elk, deer, pronghorn, bear, and more. No leases to negotiate, no permission to seek. Walk off your property and start hunting.
The Camper and RV Enthusiast
Your own private campsite on 2.3 acres of Oregon land. No nightly fees, no reservation hassles, no noisy neighbors in the next spot over. Set up camp on your own terms.
The Off-Grid Dreamer
A blank canvas waiting for your vision. No existing utilities means you design and build your off-grid setup exactly the way you want it. Solar, wind, well water, composting toilets-whatever fits your lifestyle.
The Long-Term Investor
Land that was affected by fire, purchased at a discount, with natural recovery already underway. As the property heals and the forest regrows, values have room to appreciate significantly.
The Weekend Escape Artist
Close enough to civilization for supply runs, far enough to feel like you've left the world behind. A place to decompress, recharge, and remember what matters.
The Fire: A Blessing in Disguise?
We understand that buying fire-affected property gives some people pause. That's a reasonable reaction. But consider this perspective:
Wildfires have been part of the Oregon landscape for thousands of years. Many ecosystems in this region are actually fire-adapted, meaning they've evolved to not just survive fire but to benefit from it. The nutrients released back into the soil, the clearing of undergrowth, and the regeneration that follows are all part of a natural cycle.
The Bootleg Fire was one of the largest in Oregon history, burning over 400,000 acres. It made national news and affected many properties in the region. This property was among them.
But here's what matters now: the land is recovering. New growth is visible. The natural processes of regeneration are underway. In five years, this property will look dramatically different than it does today. In ten years, you may not be able to tell there was ever a fire.
Meanwhile, you're buying at a price that reflects the current condition, not the future condition. You're getting the discount today and the appreciation tomorrow. That's not a bad trade.
Making It Yours
We've tried to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision about this property. But we also know that buying land is personal. You might have questions we haven't answered. You might want to see more photos, get more details about the area, or talk through how owner financing works.
We're here for all of that. We're John and Valerie, and we run this business as a husband-and-wife team. When you call or email, you're talking to us, not a sales department or a call center.
This property represents real value in a market where that's increasingly hard to find. 2.3 acres of Oregon land, backing onto thousands of acres of public land, with owner financing that puts it within reach of almost anyone.
The fire was a chapter in this property's history, but it's not the whole story. The next chapter is about recovery, growth, and whatever you decide to build here. That chapter is waiting to be written.
Land Maps & Attachments
Directions to Land
From Bonanza, head toward 3rd Ave, then turn left onto Dairy-Bonanza/Main St.
Continue onto Market St for 0.4 miles.
Turn left onto Bly Mountain Cutoff Rd and follow for 5.0 miles.
Sharp right onto Keno Springs Rd / NF-3726 / Old Bly Mountain Rd and continue for 2.4 miles.
Turn left and continue for 1.7 miles.
Continue onto Thrasher Dr. Destination will be on the right.
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