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Size
Crooked River Ranch encompasses approximately 12,000
acres. The ranch is a planned unit development, with
nearly 11,000 acres in residential sites ranging in size
from one acre to more than five acres. There are over
1,000 acres owned by the ranch association, with amenities
including a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool,
ball field, clubhouse and several tracts of open space for
future recreational uses. Canyon palisades, deep gorges
and the clear rippling waters of the Deschutes and Crooked
Rivers form the east and west boundaries. In addition,
there are several large tracts of public land adjoining
the ranch which are administered by the Department of the
Interior. With few restrictions, these lands totaling
about 9,000 acres are open to hiking, fishing, riding,
hunting, etc..
Climate
Our high desert community rests between the Crooked River
and the Deschutes at an elevation of approximately 2,800
feet above sea level. The climate is semi-arid, with an
annual precipitation of less than nine inches per year. We
enjoy a high percentage of sunny days throughout the year.
Refreshing different weather patterns of the four distinct
seasons are common to the area.
Summer: Daytime temperatures average 80 to 90 degrees with
cool nights.
Fall: The season change offers varying temperatures from
warm summertime highs to temperatures dipping below
freezing.
Winter: Temperatures usually range from the mid to upper
40's to lows in the teens, although the mercury
occasionally drops below zero.
Spring: Temperatures range from the mid 60's in the
daytime with mid 20's at night. The winter and spring
seasons bring the majority of the annual precipitation
with occasional light snowfall or showers.
History
In 1910, when Redmond was a bustling community of 216, a
Texas oil man by the names of Gates purchased the property
from homesteaders, forming what was known for years as the
"Gates Ranch". The main ranch house, built by the Gates
family and still standing, was constructed in 1916.
Crooked River Ranch was officially registered in 1932. In
1961, the ranch was purchased by the Thomas Bell family.
It was operated as the E-Z Cattle Co. in diversified
ranching for ten years. In late 1971, Crooked River Ranch
was purchased by the MacPherson's for development as a
recreational site. Rezoned in the early 1980's to Rural
Residential, the ranch has continued to develop into the
residential community you see today.
Population
Although Crooked River Ranch is not incorporated, the
population is increasing at a steady pace. current
estimates place the population at approximately 5,000.
Recreation
Crooked River Ranch is in the heart of Central Oregon's
four-season playground. Tourist and recreational
opportunities range from mountain activities in the
Cascades, rock climbing and hiking at Smith Rock,
swimming, fishing and water skiing at a variety of lakes
and reservoirs, and some of the best skiing and winter
sports at Mt. Bachelor. All these activities are within a
short drive from the ranch. The ranch has its own 18 hole,
par 71 golf course.
Government
The ranch operates under the jurisdiction of the Jefferson
and Deschutes County governments. Each county has
jurisdiction over that portion of the ranch within its
county boundaries.
Association
Crooked River Ranch Club and Maintenance Association
(541-548-8939) is responsible for the ranch's 1,000 acres
of community property. Property ownership automatically
includes association membership and use of the facilities.
Some are available at no charge, while others require a
nominal charge. To defray the cost of the facilities and
the services provided, each membership carries with it the
responsibility of association dues. The association is
managed by a nine member board of directors and a ranch
manager that oversees the daily operations.
Law Enforcement
Crooked River Ranch enjoys one of the lowest crime rates
in the state. Police protection is provided by the
Jefferson and Deschutes County Sheriff's Department.
Fire, Emergency Medical Services
Crooked River Ranch Rural Fire Protection District
provides fire protection and ambulance services to the
ranch. The District are carries a Class 5 or a Class 9
fire insurance rating. The station is centrally located
and manned by dedicated volunteer firefighters and
Emergency Medical Technicians.
Medical Services
Central
Oregon District Hospital provides full service to the
area. Located just 12 miles from the ranch, it is a 48-bed
facility with a 24 hour emergency room, intensive care and
cardiac care units, obstetrics facilities and specialists
available in most fields. Extended services are available
at St.
Charles Medical Center, Central Oregon Cancer
Treatment Center and Eastern Cascades Dialysis Center, all
located in Bend.
Roads
Dissecting the ranch's 12,000 acres are approximately 115
miles of roads that access all 2,600+ parcels. Several are
paved, but most are graded gravel roads. Crooked River
Ranch Road District administers an ongoing program to pave
additional roads each year. Long range goals are to
continue the paving program, while keeping within the
budgeted allocation.
Utilities:
Electricity - Pacific Power & Light Company
Telephone -
Qwest
(formerly US West Communications)
Water - CRR Water Company (community water system or
well). If have cistern, service provided by Private
Contractor
Cable - Crestview Cable TV
Garbage - Private Contractor
Sewage - Individual Septic System
Airport
Redmond
Municipal Airport serves Central Oregon as the
aviation hub of the region. Just 12 miles from the ranch,
scheduled service is available to major destinations. The
airport, located east of town, has two paved and lighted
7,000 foot runways that accommodate all sizes of aircraft,
including large jetliners. Currently, Horizon Air and
United Shuttle are the main airlines that have daily
arrivals and departures.
Schools
Residents of the ranch are served by two school districts:
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Redmond School District
716 W. Evergreen
Redmond, Oregon 97756
541-923-5437
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Culver School
District
PO Box 228
Culver, Oregon 97734
541-546-2541
Conveniences
The Ranch offers many other conveniences such as:
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