Upper Big Red Creek Ranch

• Acreage: 520.00 +/- deeded acres.
• Access: Highway access, a rare advantage for mountain acreage in the area.
• Area: Close to established subdivisions and sought-after summer cabin and second-home developments surrounding Casper and Casper Mountain.
• Hunting: Deeded acreage in premier elk, antelope, and deer country; may qualify for landowner tags.
• Location: About 20 miles south of downtown Casper, WY.
• Blank Canvas: Unimproved and unencumbered by grazing leases, ready for a homesite, retreat, or recreational use.
• Expansion Potential: Opportunity to add the adjoining Big Red Creek Ranch, with its new hangar, barn, corrals, and nearly 8,000 acres of BLM and State leases.
• No Conservation Easement. Good conservation potential, should the next owner see fit.

Situated in southeastern Natrona County, Upper Big Red Creek Ranch offers 520± deeded acres of open mountain country along Big Red Creek, with convenient highway access. Close to established subdivisions and the growing demand for second homes and summer cabins around Casper and Casper Mountain, the property is well positioned for a private homesite, a family retreat, or long-term investment. With no improvements and no grazing leases, a buyer has a clean slate to shape the land to their own vision, whether that is a mountain residence, a recreational and hunting getaway, or a future conservation project.

Overview

• 520.00 +/- Deeded Acres
• 520.00 +/- Total Acres
• No improvements
• No grazing leases
• No conservation easement

Location

• Highway access.
• Close to established subdivisions.
• Approximately 20 miles south of downtown Casper, WY.

Locale

• The property is situated south of Casper, WY, on Muddy Mountain, a peak elevation of 8,287 ft, which forms part of the northern range of the Laramie Mountains.
• Casper offers essential amenities, including healthcare facilities, diverse shopping, and a variety of dining establishments. The city also offers recreational opportunities, including skiing at Hogadon Basin, extensive mountain biking and Nordic skiing trails, biathlons, and community sports such as pickleball and swimming. Further outdoor pursuits, including hiking and boating, are readily available within this region, which caters to outdoor enthusiasts. Air travel is facilitated by Natrona County International Airport, with flights connecting to Denver (United) and Salt Lake City (Delta).

History

Formerly a part of the Cheney Family’s ranch. The Cheney family’s deep ranching roots in southern Natrona County form an essential chapter in the history of this property, which was part of their long-standing cattle operation in the Bates Hole community southwest of Casper. For generations, the family ran cattle, branded, calved, and hayed on these lands while actively contributing to the region’s ranching culture. Jim Cheney, born on the homestead in 1905, and his son, Bob, who purchased the ranch from his parents in 1987, were both well-known figures in local ranching and rodeo circles, with Jim competing as a steer wrestler and Bob both competing in and later judging rodeos.

Hunting

• Elk – Unit 19: A premier trophy elk unit renowned for its high population of elk and large bulls. Bull elk in excess of 340 inches are commonly harvested in this area.
• Antelope – Unit 32: Antelope numbers are substantial, and trophy quality is consistently good, with 80-inch-class bucks taken in years with adequate moisture.
• Deer – Unit 66: Both mule deer and whitetail are present in decent numbers, with trophy quality considered average for the surrounding area.
• Turkey: Wild turkeys are plentiful along the Big Red Creek riparian corridor and frequently sighted.

Fishing

In the immediate vicinity, the Blue Ribbon North Platte River, encompassing Greys Reef and Miracle Mile, as well as the fishing opportunities at Alcova and Pathfinder Reservoirs, are all conveniently accessible from the property.

Recreation

• Equestrian trail riding on Casper Mountain, including the Bridle Trail through forests and meadows with panoramic views.
• Mountain biking on Casper Mountain’s 20+ miles of singletrack, plus BLM trails around Alcova Reservoir and winter fat biking.
• Hiking on Casper Mountain’s 30+ miles of trails, including Garden Creek Falls, with remote routes on Muddy Mountain and nearby Ayres Natural Bridge.
• ATV riding across hundreds of miles of BLM roads on Muddy Mountain, with views of Pathfinder Reservoir.

Property Use

• Well suited to a private homesite, a family cabin retreat, a hunting property, or seasonal grazing.
• The adjoining Big Red Creek Ranch, with its new improvements and BLM and State leases, is offered separately for a buyer seeking a larger working operation. Both Big Red Creek offerings, together with Thieves Den Ranch, are also available combined as Muddy Mountain Ranch.

Mineral Rights

Seller will convey any owned mineral rights

Leases

None