There are some mind-blowing properties available in Wyoming. If you desire to live near the Tetons and become a rancher, this incredible property may be what you want.

The Elk Range Ranch is located just outside Alta, Wyoming, near the Wyoming/ Idaho border and a 45-minute drive from the Jackson Hole area. If you’re the person who can shell out $13.9 million for this 80-acre ranch, we should be friends. I would gladly stay in one of your two houses and help you on the ranch. We could hunt the elk, mule deer, and whitetail deer that roam on your ground. Honestly, if you need a friend, I’m your guy. If not, I guess we can all daydream about this fantastic property.

Here are some points of interest from the Real Estate website about the property. Reading these may excite you about investing in a piece of Wyoming and becoming my new best friend.

 

~ ACREAGE: Approximately 80 acres comprised of two individual deeded parcels. Property taxes are estimated at $9,543.

~ LOCATION: Alta, Wyoming, eight miles east of Driggs, Idaho and 40 miles northwest of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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~ PUBLIC LANDS ACCESS: One half mile of shared boundary with Targhee National Forest and the BLM.

~ HUNTING: Elk, mule deer, and whitetail deer hunting onsite, as well as in the adjacent national forest.

~ WILDLIFE: Abundant big game species such as elk, deer, and moose reside on the ranch at various times of the year. Sandhill cranes, waterfowl, ruffed grouse, and numerous birds of prey species. Black bears, grizzly bears, and mountain lions can also be seen on the ranch at times.

~ WATER RIGHTS: The ranch boasts senior water rights at the head of the Dry Creek drainage. An eight-inch steel pipeline is used for irrigation via handlines on the ranch headquarters 40 acres, and flood irrigation is used on the north 40 acres. There are two wells and hydrants on the ranch along with state-of-the-art stock waterers.

~ WATER RESOURCES: Approximately half a mile of Dry Creek, a year-round stream originating in the adjacent national forest runs through the ranch. Bustle Creek, a seasonal creek also originating in the forest, flows through the ranch for approximately half a mile. A 0.45 acre spring fed pond which can hold trout is located behind the main residence.

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~ OWNERS IMPROVEMENTS: The main residence is a 3,871 square foot, two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath custom log home with a two-bay garage. There is a 1,500 square foot, two-bedroom, one-bath custom log guest house built in 2002. There is a stand-alone western style barn with four stalls, along with a barn-style garage/shop with two bays next to the guest home complete with a second-floor artist studio and half bath. There is a generator room which houses a diesel generator capable of running all the improvements located at the ranch headquarters.

~ OTHER IMPROVEMENTS: A large hay barn, a calving shed, and a greenhouse are located just down the hill from the owners compound.

~ RECENT RANCH IMPROVEMENTS: It should be noted that over the last ten years the owners have gone the extra mile to bring the ranch to absolutely peak condition in every way. The private driveway was completely rebuilt in 2022 and all fencing has been updated over the years. It is one of the most immaculate properties we have ever offered. The new owner will only need to move in and enjoy it.

~ OPERATION: This is a productive gentlemans ranch with excellent facilities that will comfortably sustain a small-scale cattle and horse operation on a year around basis. It can also produce good hay crops and provide seasonal grazing should one want to lease out its components in the spring to fall months.

~ AIR SERVICE: The Driggs Reed Memorial full service FBO and its 7,300 X 100 paved runway is just 11 miles from the ranch. Commercial air service is available in Jackson Hole or Idaho Falls.

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