This property is no longer available as it has been sold.

This is a 59-acre inholding within the BLM’s Christmas Valley Sand Dunes. Yep, it’s right off Lost Forest Road. Next to one of the major camping/staging grounds for attacking the dunes. And, yep, it includes dunes itself! This property has huge recreational and environmental value.

The following Google map provides the approximate boundaries of the property. Note how it borders well-paved Lost Forest Road. (The property is just to the west of the semi-buried red shipping container that used to be there.)

In summer, this area is a major recreational playground for ATV and other off-road enthusiasts. Driving, hiking, or even just sitting and watching the dunes is really special.

This is a rare inholding amidst a sea of BLM land in the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes.
This is a rare inholding amidst a sea of BLM land in the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes. Click to see a larger view.
This is a closer look that shows you the land and ownership. Note the main ATV tracks on and near the property: this major recreational potential.
This is a closer look that shows you the land and ownership. Note the main ATV tracks on and near the property: this major recreational potential. Click for a larger view.
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Looking north towards Lost Forest Road from one of the dunes bordering the property.
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Yep, this is the property.
An even closer look.
A closer aerial view. Click for a larger view.
Check out this BLM publication for the recreation in the area. I've highlighted the inholding for sale on the map in purple. Note how it's close to two major camping areas.
Check out this BLM publication for the recreation in the area. I’ve highlighted the inholding for sale on the map in purple. Note how it’s close to two major camping areas. Click to see a bigger view.

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What’s the legal description?

26S 19E WM section 1 tax lot 200.

How much are property taxes?

In 2014, the annual property taxes were $82.78.

Is there power to the property?

No.

What about roads to the property?

There is a great road directly to the property. In fact, the north end of the property borders Lost Forest Road.

Is it accessible all year?

Yes.

What’s the elevation?

It’s Oregon’s beautiful high desert! 4,300 feet above sea level.

Can I build?

You’d need a conditional use permit (CUP) from Lake County. One thing to remember is that this is a relatively conservative and rural county by Oregon standards: therefore, it’s my understanding that such permits are typically granted, particularly in the Christmas Valley area. Once a permit is granted,  you’re allowed to dig a well, etc. I should note that you can park your RV here and live part time out of the year; as far as I know, there are no regulations against that. Oh, and pretty sure you can build small support structures without permits, too.

What are the dimensions?

It’s 59 acres, and it’s roughly 0.4 miles wide by 1/2 mile long. That’s a lot of land!

How much is this property?

$24,900

How do I buy the property?

Just contact me below! Typically we exchange a cashier’s check for a notarized quit claim deed which you can then file with the county. If you’d like title insurance & escrow, that’s fine, but it’s up to you to cover these fees (using AmeriTitle it is $450 for the escrow account, $100-200 for title insurance, and roughly $50 for filing). We feel that these fees are pretty expensive for a smaller deal, but, again, it’s up to you if you want them. Contact me below for more details.

Interested in buying or talking more?

Please email me at oregondesert (at) gmail.com OR fill out the private form below and I will get back to you.