Community
THE COMMUNITY
Grizzly Ranch blends mountain-luxury living with abundant natural beauty and outdoor recreation. It’s a community ideal for those seeking a serene, tight‑knit, amenitized environment—surrounded by trails, water, wildlife, and world-class golf, all while staying connected to Reno, Tahoe, and beyond.
Grizzly Ranch is a low-density, gated mountain community nestled just 4 miles from Portola, California, in the scenic Lost Sierra—about an hour from Truckee, Reno, and 4½ hours from the Bay Area.
Community & Real Estate
- Spread across approximately 1,040 acres, the neighborhood includes around 296 homesites, with about 55 homes completed and more under construction.
- Properties range from .3 to 4+ acres, offering breathtaking views of mountains, valleys, and an award‑winning golf course
- Homes vary from rustic mountain cabins to luxury residences, often with 3–4 bedrooms, spa‑like bathrooms, and amenities like geothermal heating or multiple garages
Nature & Outdoor Lifestyle
- The neighborhood centers around Big Grizzly Creek, spanning half a mile through the community. Its banks are preserved as open space for wildlife habitat and passive recreation
- Over 5 miles of community trails, plus an additional 5 miles connecting to public land, cater to hiking, biking, bird-watching, picnicking, and creek access.
- Proximity to Lake Davis (a 4,000-acre reservoir 10 minutes away) provides boating, fishing, and water-sport opportunities
Golf & Amenities
- Home to the Grizzly Ranch Golf Club, a Bob Cupp–designed course, ranked #1 public-access course in the Sierra Nevada and #9 in California
- On-site clubhouse “Outpost” offers a gym, pool, hot tub, volleyball/bocce court, BBQ patio, billiards, ping-pong, and lounge; additional Lakehouse cafe/bar adds social flair
Community Engagement & Management
- A homeowners association dues of ~$597/quarter covers gate, roads, common‑area upkeep, and snow clearing
- Grizzly Ranch Conservancy (nonprofit) manages creek protection, wetlands, and trails—funded by a 1% real estate transfer fee
- GRACE (Grizzly Ranch Association for Community Enhancement) supports local Portola schools, fire departments, and charitable projects—having donated over $25K
Climate & Location Benefits
- Enjoy milder winters than other mountain towns and more temperate summers compared to the Central Valley
- Located in a sparsely populated area (~6 people per square mile)—a significant contrast to urban congestion
INFORMATION CENTER
To learn more about life at Grizzly Ranch, homes and homesites for sale, and to view our topographical community model, please see contact:
Amber Donnelly
DRE # 01785209
Cell: (530) 461-5390
Email: amber@amberknowsrealty.com
Blaine Smith
DRE # 02102199
Cell: 530-545-8230
Email:Blainesmith66@gmail.com
