Bull Springs Rd Bend, OR 97703

Bull Springs Skyline Forest is a 32,995+/- acre property located west of Bend, Oregon, bordering the Deschutes National Forest. The property is an active tree farm and recreational area with long-term appreciation potential through sustainable timber management, recreation, and residential or mixed-use development. The landscape features a mix of coniferous forest, winding creeks, and springs, with elevations ranging from 3,600 feet to 5,600 feet. The property includes Three Creek, Bull Creek, and Bull Springs Creek, as well as the Snow Creek Irrigation ditch. The property's timberland provides high-quality timber for harvest, mainly Ponderosa Pine, with an average age of 45 years and an average height of 30 feet. The total merchantable log volume is approximately 71,905 thousand board feet (MBF). The property's variation in elevation and topography creates diverse ecosystems that benefit the flora and fauna. Juniper and sage provide habitat for mule deer and bird species, while the Cascade Mountain foothills provide habitat for elk, bear, mountain lion, and bobcat. The property is located near the Old Mill District, Mt. Bachelor, and multiple breweries. The Deschutes National Forest surrounds the majority of Bull Springs Skyline Forest and offers year-round recreation opportunities. The current zoning is F1 Forest Use Zone, intended to conserve forest lands with a minimum 240-acre parcel size, allowing for forest operations, wildlife and fishery resources, and farm uses. Conditional uses include private hunting and fishing, private parks and campgrounds, and single-family dwellings.