Baker Creek Ranch

Details & Features

Located within 15 miles of downtown Sheridan and offering year-round access by maintained county roads, Baker Creek Ranch is one of the few remaining sizeable ranches along the eastern front range of the Bighorn Mountains that is not encumbered with a conservation easement. Baker Creek consists of approximately 330 deeded acres of extremely desirable real estate in an incredible setting overlooking miles of the Bighorn Mountains. In addition to the property’s many attributes, Baker Creek offers abundant water resources including wells, ponds, springs, and excellent territorial irrigation water rights and includes the sale and transfer of 40 shares of Park Reservoir water further benefiting the property. The current owners have continued the traditional use of maintaining a small-scale cow-calf operation utilizing well cross-fenced pastures, irrigated meadows and its ability to produce 250 to 300 tons of hay each year. Baker Creek Ranch is also a wildlife haven for trophy whitetail deer, mule deer, turkey, upland birds and waterfowl. Elk and antelope will also occasionally visit the property. This is truly an exceptionally rare opportunity to own a sizeable, unencumbered, multifaceted ranch in one of Wyoming’s most sought after locations.

Improvements
• Newly constructed (2022) three-bedroom, three-bathroom home with large living and sitting room, modern kitchen, bar, and finished basement totaling approximately 2,979 sqft
• Wrap-around concrete porches, new septic, and open floor plan design
• 960 sqft two-bay, insulated, heated detached garage built in 1984
• 960 sqft open bay utility farm shed built in 1984
• 252 sqft rustic cabin built in 1938
• 1,269 sqft calving shed

Ranch Operation
Baker Creek Ranch is currently under the same agricultural operation as it has been for multiple generations. Due to abundant water and native grasses, the ranch can run 50 to 75 cow/calf pairs and harvest roughly 250 to 300 tons of grass hay. The ranch is separated by multiple interior pastures for proper grazing rotation and hay production without overgrazing the property.

Location
Baker Creek Ranch is located 15 miles southwest of Sheridan, WY, and seven miles west of Big Horn, WY. Virtually all neighboring ranches between Baker Creek Ranch and the Bighorn Mountains are large and are encumbered with Conservation Easements, protecting the breathtaking mountain views in perpetuity.
Flight service in Sheridan County Airport is operated by Skywest Airlines and offers reliable flights from Denver, CO daily. Located two hours north, Montana’s Billings – Logan International Airport provides flights throughout the Big Sky area and beyond.

Water Rights
The property holds water rights for domestic, irrigation, and stock watering use. There are two domestic wells and irrigation uses on the property that are served under two territorial proofs and one supplemental supply (direct flow water rights), as well as 40 storage shares in Park Reservoir.

Hunting & Wildlife
The Sheridan area and the nearby Bighorn National Forest region boasts an abundance of diverse wildlife, enticing hunters and photographers alike to the area. These ancient hunting grounds, comprised of public and private lands, are integral to maintaining the myriad of species for which Wyoming is known: mule deer, whitetail deer, antelope, elk, moose, and black bear. Various bird species, including pheasants, gray partridge, turkey, and sharp-tailed, sage, and blue grouse reside here. Centered in the region lies the incredible 330-acre Baker Creek Ranch, which offers a natural balance of food, water, and cover to create an ideal habitat or sanctuary, specifically trophy whitetail and mule deer, and upland game birds. Due to its private but accessible location, breathtaking views of the Bighorn Mountains, and incredible hunting opportunities, Baker Creek Ranch checks all the boxes of the wildlife conservation-minded buyer.

Summary
Baker Creek Ranch is an exceptionally rare opportunity to own a sizeable, unencumbered, multifaceted ranch in one of Wyoming’s most sought-after locations.

• Located within 15 miles of Sheridan
• Excellent territorial water rights, ponds, springs and 40 shares of Park Reservoir water included
• Improvements include a newly constructed home, barns and shop
• Endless recreation options including whitetail deer, mule deer and bird hunting, horesback riding, wildlife viewing, ATV riding and mountain biking
• Unencumbered by conservation easements, however the neighboring property is under conservation easement - As a result, the property ensures perpetual unobstructed views of the Bighorn Mountains