TBD Rd 216, Georgetown, ID 83239

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Canyon Rim Ranch offers 640 acres of diverse Idaho backcountry between Soda Springs and Georgetown. Featuring sagebrush flats, mature aspen stands, dense conifer timber, canyon topography, and a spring-fed water source, this property is loaded with wildlife. Trail cameras document resident mule deer, elk, moose, and mountain lion. A rare opportunity for the serious hunter or land investor.Canyon Rim Ranch stretches across 640 deeded acres of rugged Bear Lake County mountain country, tucked between Soda Springs and Georgetown in one of southeast Idaho's most productive wildlife corridors. The property packs an impressive range of terrain and habitat into a single contiguous block - the kind of diversity most hunters and land buyers spend years searching for. The topography is defined by rolling canyon rims, steep draws, and open benches that create natural pinch points and travel corridors throughout the ranch. Two-track roads provide good access across much of the acreage, with the terrain well-suited for ATV and side-by-side exploration. Vegetation shifts dramatically with elevation and aspect. Lower benches are blanketed in mature big sagebrush and native grasses - classic winter range. Mid-elevation draws and north-facing slopes burst into extensive aspen stands, ranging from mature timber to vigorous regenerating growth that provides exceptional browse and cover. Higher up, the ranch transitions into dense Douglas fir, Engelmann spruce, and lodgepole pine, offering the kind of shaded, timbered bedding cover that holds elk and moose well into summer. A spring-fed creek winds through a lush riparian corridor at the heart of the property, flanked by willows and rich grasses. From open sage flats to dark timber ridges, Canyon Rim Ranch checks every box. Canyon Rim Ranch has documented mule deer bucks, bull elk, bull moose, and mountain lion across multiple seasons - not as flukes, but as regulars. The reason is simple: this property has everything big game needs. Reliable water, thick aspen and timber for cover, open sage for feeding and wintering, and natural terrain funnels that concentrate animal movement right where you want it. The ranch sets up for archery, rifle, and muzzleloader seasons alike, and the habitat diversity keeps something going on every month of the year. When you're not hunting, there's still plenty of reason to be out there. Miles of two-track and ATV trail weave through the property, letting you cover ground from canyon bottom to timbered ridgeline without much effort. Push up to the higher reaches and the views open wide - valley floor, mountain ranges, and open sky as far as you can see. This is the kind of place you come to on opening morning and find yourself still exploring at sundown. Private ground with this much to offer doesn't come around often. Canyon Rim Ranch carries a working history that shows in the land. The ranch's mix of native grasses, sagebrush, and aspen browse provides natural forage across multiple elevation zones. For the right buyer, there's a straightforward path to running a small grazing operation alongside recreational use. The two aren't in conflict here - the terrain supports both, and the existing infrastructure gives you a head start. Canyon Rim Ranch sits in Bear Lake County, Idaho, between Soda Springs and Georgetown in one of the least-crowded corners of the Intermountain West. The region is anchored by Bear Lake to the south - a glacially-formed lake spanning the Idaho-Utah border, renowned for its vivid turquoise color and excellent fishing for Bonneville cisco, cutthroat, and lake trout. Montpelier, Georgetown, and Soda Springs all provide everyday amenities nearby, with larger services accessible within an hour or two in either direction. The ranch spans elevations from roughly 6,000 to over 7,500 feet, which defines the climate in every season. Summers are short and comfortable, with daytime highs in the mid-70s to low 80s°F and cool nights that drop into the 40s even in July and August. Fall arrives early - by mid-September the aspens are turning and frosts are settling into the draws. October swings between bluebird days and early snowstorms, and is arguably the most spectacular time of year to be on the property. Winter sets in firmly by November, with temperatures regularly reaching single digits and below zero during cold snaps. Annual snowfall in the surrounding mountains frequently exceeds 100 inches, and the upper reaches of the ranch hold significant snowpack well into spring. That moisture is what drives the lush aspen growth, productive native grasses, and ultimately the wildlife numbers that define Canyon Rim Ranch. The land that makes up Canyon Rim Ranch sits in a region with deep roots in American western history. Southeast Idaho's Bear Lake Valley was a well-traveled crossroads long before formal settlement - Shoshone and Bannock peoples moved through these mountains seasonally for centuries, following the same game corridors that elk and mule deer still use today. In the early 1800s, the region became a hub of the Rocky Mountain fur trade, attracting mountain men and explorers drawn by beaver-rich streams and abundant wildlife. The famous Bear Lake Rendezvous, held nearby in the 1820s, brought together trappers and traders from across the West in one of the era's largest annual gatherings. By the mid-1800s, wagon trains bound for Oregon and California were rolling through the broader region, with Soda Springs serving as a celebrated landmark along the trail - its naturally carbonated springs a welcome novelty for weary emigrants. Settlement followed steadily through the latter half of the 1800s as homesteaders claimed land throughout Bear Lake County, drawn by the valley's agricultural potential and the surrounding mountains' grazing range. The historic corral and stock pond on Canyon Rim Ranch speak to this ranching heritage, reflecting generations of use as productive cattle country in the mountains above the valley floor. Today the region retains much of the character that has defined it for centuries - wide open, lightly populated, and rich in both wildlife and history. Canyon Rim Ranch is as much a piece of that story as it is an opportunity for the next chapter. Canyon Rim Ranch is located in Bear Lake County, Idaho, in the mountains between Soda Springs and Georgetown. The surrounding region offers a genuine balance of backcountry solitude and practical accessibility. Nearby Towns & Amenities Soda Springs, ID - ~20 miles northwest; groceries, fuel, hospital, and general services Montpelier, ID - Bear Lake County seat; shopping, dining, and lodging Bear Lake, ID/UT - Short drive south; boating, fishing, and resort communities along the shore Airports Pocatello Regional Airport - ~75 miles northwest; daily connections to Salt Lake City Salt Lake City International Airport - ~160 miles south; full national and international service Jackson Hole Airport - ~150 miles northeast; direct flights to major cities, gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone Getting There The drive from Salt Lake City follows US-89 and US-30 north through Cache Valley - scenic, straightforward, and just over two and a half hours. Jackson Hole is accessible via US-89 north through Star Valley, a stunning alpine route that makes the trip worth the drive on its own. Once on the property, county and forest roads provide access to the ranch, with two-track roads throughout.