Ask Jenny Hitner
Opportunity awaits in the beautiful town of Summer Lake! The Summer Lake Store is available for purchase. This small business has a variety of income streams including the convenience store, gas & diesel pumps, propane, shop and post office. It is also zoned A3 which means there may be opportunity for even more on this parcel. Buyer to do due diligence on zoning and possibilities for the property. This is your chance to own a profitable business and enjoy the outdoor recration, picturesque views and rural lifestyle that Summer Lake has to offer.
Summer Lake is home to some of the best waterfowl hunting and bird watching in the State. This commercial property sits directly across from the road to the Summer Lake Wildlife area where you can hunt a variety of waterfowl including: several species of ducks, Canada, Snow and White-fronted geese, pheasant and quail. Waterfowl hunting has a long season ranging from the middle of October to the end of January.
Bird watching draws quite the crowd, February through early September is the perfect time of year. Migration of these flocks is around March-April. There are a variety of beautiful birds found in the area including tundra and trumpeter swans, multiple species of ducks and geese, shorebirds such as the American avocent, black-necked silt, willet, and snowy plover as well as other waterbirds like sandhill cranes, Amerian Coot, white pelicans and blue herons. Northern harriers red-tailed hawks and bald eagles are also fairly common. The variety and beauty of the bird watching in Summer Lake is unmatched.
The avid outdoorsman often frequents Summer Lake. Deer and antelope are prevalent in the area and located near 2 hunting units, Ana reservoir and the Ana river there is always something to do for the outdoorsman. There is ample opportunity to cater to this crowd and build upon the existing business.
ATV riding and off-roading has become increasingly more popular recently. There are several designated OHV trails in the area including the Crane Mountain OHV, High Desert MX and the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes not far from the property. You can always take off on the open BLM or Forest Service roads surrounding the area for your riding enjoyment. There are plenty of opportunities for whatever riding or scenery you feel like that day. Riders often stop at the store for some food or to refuel.
Summer Lake and the surrounding area is littered with biking and hiking trails. The rocky and mountainous terrain it offers some exciting riding opportunities. The Fremont-Winema National forest has some great hiking trails to check out. Hager Mountain lookout trail is located a short drive away near Silver Lake and the Cat Canyon trail is located the other way near the town of Paisley.
Not looking for outdoor adventure and want a bit more relaxation? Check out the Summer Lake hot springs. The hot springs sits on 145 acres of high desert and has a 100 year old bathhouse that has both outdoor rock-walled hot springs tubs as well as a larger indoor hot springs pool as well. Even better the hot springs are open year round and 24 hours a day. After a trip to the hot springs you can hit up the cowboy dinner tree just a short distance away in Silver Lake. The cowboy dinner tree is known for its delicious food and generous portions, make sure to make your reservation and come ready to eat!
Summer Lake is a beautiful destination with an abundance of various recreational opportunities, attracting business throughout the year. Wheather you are looking for an investment, wanting to slow down and enjoy the rural lifestyle with an income stream or, if you're wanting to build a business in a community becoming more popular daily, look no farther. Opportunities like this don't come around everyday, don't wait and miss out!
