Public can access a 25,000-acre swath of Tejon Ranch - for a price

Mike Campeau opens the gate to which members will be given a key for access to more than 25,000 acres of Tejon Ranch starting in September.

Mike Campeau describes the scope of the more than 25,000 acres in the Explorer Recreation Area on Tejon Ranch.

The Hacienda on Tejon Ranch is one of several guest houses available.

Horseback riding is one of the activities available for people who pay for membership to use Tejon Ranch’s Explorer Recreation Area.

Mike Campeau, left, and Joe Rentfro, executive vice president of real estate, walk the area that will be open to members.

A Rocky Mountain elk cow runs through a meadow on Tejon Ranch.

Mike Campeau and Dean Voigt ride on a ridge top with sweeping views.

Mike Campeau wears a belt buckle with the Tejon Ranch “cross & crescent” brand.

Tejon Ranch, the 270,000-acre property near Gorman, is teeming with elk, wild pigs, deer, mountain lions, condors and snakes.