490 Acres in Recluse, WY - $1,650,000

Bitter Creek Valley Homestead

The Bitter Creek Valley Homestead consists of 490 +/- deeded acres and is an excellent fit for a small cattle operation/equestrian/hunting buyer. The improvements are conveniently accessed immediately off of Bitter Creek Road only 50 miles north of Gillette with year-round access on a maintained county road. There are 425 +/- acres of dry land hay ground surrounding the improvements and the balance of the land consists of timbered ridges and grassy draws on the east and west ends of the valley floor. There is a reservoir, wells and tanks providing water on the property for livestock and wildlife. This area is known for its exceptional big game hunting for elk, mule deer, whitetail deer and antelope. Bitter Creek flows seasonally through the hay ground near the improvements.

The ranch is located just south of the Montana/Wyoming border and is situated in the Bitter Creek Valley in northe...

The ranch is located just south of the Montana/Wyoming border and is situated in the Bitter Creek Valley in northeast Wyoming. The deeded acreage is easily accessed off of Bitter Creek Road north of Recluse and Gillette, Wyoming. The town of Gillette is located 50 miles south of the ranch and has a population of 32,000 and offers commercial air service, a community college, and a multitude of dining and entertainment options. The towns of Sheridan and Buffalo and access to the Bighorn Mountains are only a short drive from the ranch on Highway 14/16.

The improvements on the Bitter Creek Farm & Ranch are well-maintained and are located on the west side of Bitter Creek Road. The welded pipe, steel panel and wood corrals at the headquarters are very sufficient for livestock. This property was historically home to commercial hunting operation and there are 6 RV hookups for guests/ clients with 50 AMP electrical service, water and septic hooks located near the heated shop and improvements.

The living and operating improvements include:

- 1984 Century Mobile Home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms that has been updated with an addition

- 7,140 sq. ft. equestrian and livestock barn built in 1984 with 16 sidewalls and 14.5 overhead doors

- 3,000 sq. ft. heated equipment shop with concrete floors constructed in 2002 with an attached 2,400 sq. ft. covered area for equipment or hay storage

- 1950s barn and loafing shed, multiple grain bins, calving barn and other outbuildings

The property is located in an area that historically benefitted from coalbed methane production and as a result there is a mix of single-phase and three-phase electrical power in various locations throughout the ranch.

This area is well-known for its big game hunting and the terrain and ample water support trophy elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, and antelope as well as upland birds on the ranch. The property qualifies for landowner elk and deer tags and is located in Elk Area 129, Deer Area 17 - both of which are general draw areas for residents and non-residents - and Antelope Area 17.