40 Acres in Southern Wyoming’s Majestic Red Desert
Remote getaway
Payment Options
*The property is secured when both a deposit and contract are signed. Please only submit a deposit when ready to sign the contract to purchase. If purchasing with owner financing, we charge a $300 flat fee to prepare the documents. Please note that there shall be no living on or improvements made to the property until the land is paid off. The loan balance can be prepaid anytime without penalty.
Have questions? Ready to purchase?
Call or text Steve at 484-246-5436 or email [email protected] anytime. We pride ourselves on being responsive to the satisfaction of our customers and typically return all calls and messages within the hour. We’ll be happy to explain what to expect with the closing process and answer any questions.
Property Attributes
County: Sweetwater, WY
Parcel Number: 04-1794-05-1-00-019.00
Legal Description: T17N R94W S5 SE1/4 NE 1/4
Utilities: None and the building would be off-grid. Solar, propane, or generators for power. Well permits are granted through the Wyoming State Engineers office. (307) 777-6158
HOA: None
Zoning: Agricultural
Hunting: Antelope Unit 57, Deer Unit 100, Elk Unit 124, Mountain Lion Unit 11, Pheasant Unit 11, Sage Grouse Unit 1.
Nearest town: 30 minutes to Wamsutter and 1 hour 10 min to Rawlins, WY: Population 9,000. Rawlins has all the major services needed including restaurants, service stations, a hospital, and a Walmart Supercenter.
Taxes: Approximately $50 per year
Terrain: Level
Elevation: 6,720′
Description
40 acres of raw land in the heart of the beautiful Red Desert in Sweetwater County, WY. This property gives you all the space you can ever need to explore and more. Miles from the nearest home, yet easy to find once you know where to go. Amazing sunsets and a beautiful climate spring through fall. Winters suited for those braver than me!
This property would make an excellent base camp for the many recreational destinations within a short day’s trip distance. Some other uses would be a hunting camp, grazing land for horses and cattle, RV and camping spot, ATV riding, a bugout spot, or simply to hold as an asset or inflation hedge. As an added bonus, the property borders 640 acres of recreational public land to the east maintained by the Bureau of Land Management.
Directions from Wamsutter (I-80 Exit 173)
From Exit 173, head south and turn left onto McCormick Road. Continue straight over the railroad tracks and continue south. The road will become Wamsutter-Crooks Gap Rd, then Wamsutter Road. In 7.1 miles turn right onto Barrel Springs Road. The turn is at GPS: 41.5690, -107.9377. In 7.8 miles turn left off Barrel Springs Road at GPS: 41.4934, -108.0154. In 1.1 miles, turn right onto a two-track path. In about 250 feet, bear right and follow the path west. You will be on the property in about ¼ mile. Refer to our maps and GPS coordinates for guidance.
GPS
Nearby Cities
1 hr 10 min to Rawlins, WY: Population 9,000
1 hr 30 to Rock Springs, WY: Population 24,000
1 hr 35 min to Green River, WY: Population 12,000
2 hr 30 min to Laramie, WY: Population 34,000
3 hr 10 min to Cheyenne, WY: Population 64,000
3 hr 30 min to Fort Collins, CO: Population 165,000
4 hr to Salt Lake City, UT: Population 200,000
4 hr 30 min to Denver, CO: Population 620,000
Nearby Attractions: Seminoe State Park – 1 hr 45 min
Nearby Attractions: Killpecker Sand Dunes – 2 hr 10 min
Nearby Attractions: Medicine Bow Recreation Area – 2 hr
Nearby Attractions: Alcova Reservoir Recreation Area – 2 hr 30 min
Nearby Attractions: Wheatland Reservoir #3 – 2 hr 30 min
Nearby Attractions: Pathfinder Reservoir Recreation Area – 2 hr 30 min
Nearby Attractions: Ferris Mountains Recreation Area – 2 hr 45 min
Nearby Attractions: Grand Teton National Park – 4 hr 25 min
Nearby Attractions: Yellowstone National Park – 5 hr 35 min
Well Information
The Wyoming State Engineer’s Office issues well permits. Contact them for details regarding all items well related. http://seo.wyo.gov/home (307) 777-6158
The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) has an interactive map showing all the wells in the area, including well depth, static water level, and installation date. You can access the interactive map using this link (the wells will display when you zoom in)
https://wsgs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=09ebeedba94048a0b1ec4dcfc71eb9b5
Hunting Information
The Wyoming Game & Fish Department is an excellent resource for all things hunting. https://wgfd.wyo.gov/huntingHunting – Antelope
If you want to hunt antelope, you’ve come to the right place. Wyoming has more antelope than all the rest of the continent, and harvest success commonly exceeds 85%. Pronghorn, called antelope here, are found only in western North America. This property is within Antelope Unit 57.
Hunting – Mule Deer
Mule deer are Wyoming’s most abundant and sought-after deer. Mule deer are found from high in the western mountains to the low elevation creek bottoms of eastern Wyoming and most habitats in between. This property is within Deer Unit 100.
Hunting – Elk
Elk range from mountainous wilderness areas to lowland deserts and plains and are plentiful on both public and private lands. This property is within Elk Unit 124.
Hunting – Mountain Lion
Hunting – Pheasant
Hunting – Sage Grouse
Have questions? Ready to purchase?
Call or text Steve at 484-246-5436 or email us at [email protected]. We pride ourselves on being responsive to the satisfaction of our customers and typically return all calls and messages within the hour. We’ll be happy to explain what to expect with the closing process and answer any questions.
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