Land & Legacy · Swanlake, Idaho
Why Arrow S Ranch Is One of Idaho's Premier Farm, Ranch & Hunting Properties
Swanlake, Idaho — where the land works as hard as the people who love it.
Some properties check one box.
Arrow S Ranch checks all of them.
Tucked into the scenic landscape of Swanlake, Idaho, the Arrow S Ranch is a rare convergence of productive agriculture, pristine wetlands, big-game country, and world-class bird hunting — all on a single, contiguous 2,604-acre property. Whether you're a serious farmer, a dedicated hunter, or someone who has always dreamed of owning a working ranch with room to roam, Arrow S Ranch offers something you almost never find: a property that doesn't ask you to compromise.
The foundation of Arrow S Ranch is its land, and it comes in every form Idaho does best.
The Land: 2,604 Acres of Pure Versatility
The property encompasses roughly 800 acres of cropland — a mix of irrigated acres and highly productive dry-farm ground — supported by two center pivots and established historic water rights. These aren't just features on a spec sheet; they represent infrastructure already in place for a farming operation to thrive from day one.
Beyond the cropland, the acreage opens into native rangeland ideal for grazing, timbered hillsides that transition into mountain terrain, and open range that gives the property a true sense of scale and freedom. It is the kind of land that rewards the farmer, the rancher, and the outdoorsman equally.
A Hunter's Dream Hidden in Plain Sight
Ask any serious Idaho sportsman about Swanlake, and they'll tell you — this country holds birds.
Arrow S Ranch is home to an exceptional variety of upland game, including Hungarian partridge, sharp-tailed grouse, and pheasants, making it a legitimate destination for bird hunters who want more than a day on a put-and-take operation. Add ducks and geese drawn to the wetland corridors running through the property, and you have a waterfowl hunting experience that most people have to travel far and work hard to find.
For big game hunters, the ranch delivers elk and mule deer — and thanks to its direct adjacency to U.S. Forest Service land, the hunting doesn't stop at the fence line. Thousands of additional acres of public ground are seamlessly accessible from the property, extending your range and opportunity without ever getting in a truck.
The Swanlake Slough: A Hidden Gem Within the Ranch
One of the most distinctive features of Arrow S Ranch is its inclusion of portions of the Swanlake Slough — a natural wetland corridor that adds ecological richness, visual beauty, and exceptional waterfowl habitat to an already diverse property.
Wetlands of this quality are increasingly rare on private land in the West. They attract birds, support wildlife populations, and lend the kind of natural character that no amount of improvement can replicate. The slough is, quite simply, one of those features that makes a good property great.
Infrastructure Ready for Your Vision
A 2,712 sq. ft. home built in 1969 sits on the property, offering four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Whether used as a ranch manager's residence, a hunting lodge for guests, or a comfortable base camp while you build your dream home, the house provides immediate, practical utility from the day you close.
The combination of water rights, two center pivots, established cropland, and an existing residence means Arrow S Ranch isn't a raw project — it's a working foundation waiting for the right owner to take it to the next level.
Arrow S Ranch at a GlanceArrow S Ranch at a Glance
- 2,604.25 total acres in Swanlake, Idaho
- 800 acres of cropland — irrigated and dry farm
- Two center pivots and historic water rights
- Native rangeland, timbered hillsides, and mountain land
- Swanlake Slough — premier waterfowl and wetland habitat
- Wildlife: ducks, geese, Hungarian partridge, sharp-tailed grouse, pheasants, elk, and mule deer
- Direct adjacency to Forest Service land for expanded hunting, grazing, and recreation
- 2,712 sq. ft. home — 4 bed / 2 bath, built in 1969
Ready to See It for Yourself?
Properties like Arrow S Ranch don't come along often. The combination of agricultural productivity, hunting diversity, wetland habitat, and public land access in a single package is exactly the kind of opportunity that serious buyers recognize — and act on quickly.
At Jim Hickey Real Estate, we specialize in farm, ranch, and hunting properties across Idaho and Wyoming. We know this land, we know this lifestyle, and we'd be honored to walk you through every acre of Arrow S Ranch.
Contact Jim Hickey Real Estate today to schedule your private tour.