Twin Creek Ranch

Listing Price: $4,800,000

Twin Creek Ranch is located approximately 19 miles southeast of Lander, Wyoming, south of Highway 287 on Twin Creek Road. With a population of approximately 7,000 in Lander and 35,800 in Fremont County, this area is traditionally known for its agriculture and large open spaces. A private 5,100-foot runway is located in Lander, accommodating most private jets. Commercial air service is available in Riverton, one hour to the east, with service daily to Denver on United, Frontier and Great Lakes Airlines.

Twin Creek Ranch is comprised of 4,970.19 deeded acres, 8,907 acres of BLM land and 2,796 acres of State leased land, for a total 16,674 acres. An extensive road system is in place for convenient access to spacious acreage. Twin Creek is a large, yet diverse property, offering lush spring-fed creek bottoms, rolling sage valleys, red bluff outcroppings and mountaintop views in all directions. The spectacular Wind River Range dominates the western horizon yet is not outdone by the beauty of Sheep Mountain, which lies along the eastern border and the numerous red bluffs scattered throughout the landscape.

Along a bend in the creek, at the mouth of a stunning canyon just above the original homestead dugout lays the main lodge, which is a two-story log structure with a total living area of approximately 2,778 sqft. A small modest 783 sqft, 2-bedroom log home and the 1,044 sqft caretaker’s quarters complete the headquarters.

Through a collaborated effort with the Nature Conservancy, the current owners of Twin Creek Ranch entered into a cooperative agreement with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). The deeded 4,970 acres have been placed under conservation easement while retaining a 40-acre building envelope and one 1,500 sqft home at a location to be mutually agreed upon outside of the 40-acre envelope.

Twin Creek, a tributary of the Little Popo Agie River, meanders through the ranch for approximately 8 miles and provides habitat for brook, brown, and rainbow trout. Additionally, Carr Reservoir is located on the property and is home to sizeable brown trout. Twin Creek Ranch has adjudicated water rights for 430 acres.

Twin Creek Ranch is a working cattle ranch. Approximately 800 Animal Units are grazed from early May through November on private, BLM, and State lands. Additionally, the ranch has accommodated guests that assist with everyday chores, move cattle, ride horses, hike, or just relax and enjoy the beautiful vistas. In recognition of the great care that has been taken with Twin Creek Ranch, the current owners were named the “Landowner of the Year”, Lander Region, in 2003 by the Wyoming Game & Fish Department.

Wildlife abounds on Twin Creek Ranch and includes elk, moose, Mule deer, antelope, mountain lion, black bear, bobcat, coyote, fox, Sage grouse, chukar, eagles, hawks, waterfowl, numerous song birds and other small game animals. For big game, the ranch is known for some of the best Mule deer and antelope hunting in the area and the elk hunting can be good as well. High-quality upland bird hunting can be found in the area with Sage grouse, ducks, geese and chukars on the ranch and surrounding public lands.

With 4,970.19 deeded acres and 11,703 acres of leased State and BLM lands, Twin Creek Ranch is one of the most diverse large ranches in the West available today. Defined by rolling sage hills and lush spring-fed valleys, the natural beauty is enhanced by the red rock outcroppings which provide an incredible contrast of the landscape. Home to most of the game species found in Wyoming, extensive populations of upland birds and outstanding fishing resources nearby, this is the ideal playground for the ardent outdoorsman.

Photos of Twin Creek Ranch by Joe Kiesecker