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The Warner Valley Wildlife Area was used historically as part of a cattle operation by the Lee family. Over the years Mr. Lee sold small parcels to friends who built summer vacation cabins. Mr. Lee had the property posted against trespass, hunting, and fishing for many years. Some wood cutting and fishing were allowed by written permit. Hunting was not allowed although some trespass hunting undoubtedly occurred. Mr. Lee allowed some use of the property by organized recreational vehicle clubs.

Subsequent to the title transfer in early 1988, the Department honored commitments by Mr. Lee for two organizations to use the wildlife area in 1988. Since that time no overnight use of the area has been allowed. The property was designated as a wildlife area by the Fish and Game Commission in 1991.

A description of Warner Valley by Mrs. Edward Gage, who was interviewed by Rosemary Levenson in 1973:
https://archive.org/stream/recollprattville00gagerich/recollprattville00gagerich_djvu.txt