- This recreational retreat comprises approximately 160 acres and is situated in Albany County, though its location is in close proximity to Platte County, making Wheatland, Wyoming, a convenient base of operations.
- Nestled against Albany Peak and the Fish Creek headwaters in the Laramie Mountain Range foothills.
- Improvements include:
- 1,364 sq. ft. Newly Remodeled Main Residence
- 6,720 sq. ft. lodge-like structure with a commercial-sized kitchen, suitable for large gatherings or a large camp.
- Additional structures include a 4,620 sq. ft. shop/storage building, a storage building, and a covered picnic area.
- Borders the Medicine Bow National Forest, providing “end-of-road” access to thousands of acres of public land.
- Located within the famed Area 7 elk area.
Elk Camp
Situated in the foothills of the Laramie Range northwest of Wheatland, Wyoming in the iconic Elk Area 7, is Elk Camp. This is an exquisite end-of-the-road property offering landowners tags and adjacency to thousands of acres of land-locked public land.
- Scenic end-of-the-road property surrounded by thousands of acres of land locked public lands
- Located within coveted trophy elk area 7 which constantly produces bulls in access of 360″
- Year-round water resources, providing for livestock and big game animals
- Newly constructed off-the-grid cabin, appropriate as a year-round retreat or seasonal hunting camp, with a good well and supporting outbuildings
- In the foothills of the Laramie Range, surrounded by unparalleled views in every direction
Situated in the foothills of the Laramie Range northwest of Wheatland, Wyoming in the iconic Elk Area 7, is Elk Camp. This is an exquisite end-of-the-road property offering landowners tags, a beautiful 600 sq. ft. off-the-grid cabin, supporting outbuildings, and adjacency to thousands of acres of land-locked public land. Numerous seasonal creeks and year-round ponds dot this diverse property, where many deer, elk, and antelope call home, creating an exceptional recreational property with panoramic views.
Location
Elk Camp is situated just 2.5 hrs from Denver, 25 miles from Wheatland and just a short private drive directly west of I-25.
Improvements
Improvements consist of a newly built 600 sq. ft. off-the-grid cabin, along with a number of other outbuildings for equipment and supplies storage.
Climate
- Rainfall: 14 inches
- Snowfall: 48 inches
- 224 sunny days a year
- Average Temp in July: 80°
- Average Temp in January: 43°
Hunting
The hunting on and around Elk Camp is excellent with a high density of elk, mule deer, and antelope. There are numerous opportunities on the adjacent public land and many species found frequenting the ranch on a daily basis. Currently the property qualifies for the coveted Area 7 Elk Landowner Tags.
Investment Value
This property offers a lot of hunting opportunity within a smaller parcel. Elk Camp is an end-of-the-road property that offers extreme privacy with easy access, while supporting a viable population of big game, including access to a large area of public land that is nearly completely landlocked by other private land. This is your chance to own a year-round recreational retreat less than 3 hours from Denver and just a few miles off of I-25, surrounded by incredible vistas in the foothills of the Laramie Range.
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