A ranch devoted to stewarding the land, livestock, wildlife and water to the best of our abilities. A ranch pursuing and maximizing the perfect resources that God created. Owned and operated by Young Life.
A ranch devoted to stewarding the land, livestock, wildlife and water to the best of our abilities. A ranch pursuing and maximizing the perfect resources that God created. Owned and operated by Young Life.
Welcome to Muddy Ranch!
Washington Family Ranch, owned and operated by Young Life, is located in the beautiful high desert of Central Oregon. Washington Family Ranch is composed of two camps and a ranching operation: Canyon, a high school camp, which opened in 1999; Creekside, a middle school camp, which opened in 2011; and Muddy Ranch.
During the summer, Young Life campers experience the "Best week of their Life!" and during the school year, Washington Family Ranch is available to groups for church retreats and seminars.
Out on the Ranch
Muddy Ranch consists of a farming and cattle operation as well as an outdoor program that includes guided fishing trips.
The Muddy Ranch team is currently working to bring the land back into production after many years of neglect and misuse. We're excited about what the Lord is currently doing on the ranch. We invite you to further check out our website for more details.
Property Highlights
- Deeded acres: 64,280 acres; 100 square miles
- BLM grazing lease: 17,000 acres
- John Day River frontage: 13.5 miles
- Elevation range: 1,325 ft - 4,745 ft
