JIM CREEK RETREAT
Cody, Wyoming
$2,575,000
93± Acres
INTRODUCTION
As you drive along the Northfork Highway towards the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park, you pass the stunning Buffalo Bill Reservoir and wind your way through the heart of the Shoshone National Forest and Absaroka Wilderness. Nestled privately near the small town of Wapiti, Wyoming, sits the Jim Creek Retreat. Boasting 1,650± linear feet of Jim Creek frontage, a stocked fish pond, and a creek-bottom forest, this well-maintained property offers the perfect mountain home and recreational getaway.
The property provides grand views of the Shoshone National Forest, including Jim and Table Mountain, visible from multiple angles. With 93± acres of deeded land, the facilities are tucked away into the mountainside, ensuring privacy from neighbors in all directions. The Jim Creek Retreat truly offers a sanctuary in the Rocky Mountains near Yellowstone National Park.
The 3,000± square foot home is immaculately maintained on the exterior, providing four bedrooms and three full baths. The house has dramatic views from the third-floor primary bedroom, including a sitting room for glassing wildlife in the Wyoming Elk Hunt Area 56. Several outdoor gathering spaces enhance the property: the back porch leads to a fenced backyard with a lush green lawn, while the front porch offers stunning mountain views and an overlook of the permitted fish pond. Additionally, a picnic gathering spot along Jim Creek, shaded by a canopy of trees, provides a peaceful and quiet setting. The modest guest cabin is perfect for visiting friends and family, with a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and lounging space.
The horse facilities include two catch pens, a round pen, and access to two irrigated horse pastures. Two additional structures provide a wind shelter from winter weather and a hay storage shed for premium-quality horse hay. The sale also includes a small Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grazing allotment for additional horse pasture grazing.
Properties of this size are rare in the Wapiti Valley along the Northfork of the Shoshone River. With fishing access and forest trailheads scattered along the river bottom en route to Yellowstone Park, the area is a recreational paradise. Cody, Wyoming, is just 25 minutes to the east, offering all the necessary amenities for homeowners. The Jim Creek Retreat truly is a rare opportunity to own a piece of the beautiful Wapiti Valley.
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QUICK FACTS
• 93± acres
• 3,011± square foot home
• 1,030± square foot guest cabin/ shop
• 1,650± linear feet of Jim Creek
• Fish pond
• Jim Creek Irrigation Rights
• 3 water wells
• Brand new permited septic system
• Horse facility
• 24± acre BLM horse pasture lease
• Wildlife corridor
Jim Creek Retreat | Cody, Wyoming
ACREAGE
• 93± deeded acres
• 24± leased BLM acres
• 117± total acres
The Northfork of the Shoshone River is a soughtafter living destination. Properties of this size are rare and seldom available.
Jim Creek Retreat | Cody, Wyoming
SCENIC VISTAS
The Wapiti Valley is home to some of the finest Rocky Mountain scenery. Highway 14 provides access to the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park and winds its way through over 50 miles of scenic mountain vistas between the town of Cody, Wyoming, and Yellowstone Park.
Jim Creek Retreat | Cody, Wyoming
IMPROVEMENTS
The offering includes a 3,011± square foot home with a well-maintained exterior, log siding, and pristine landscaping. Additionally, there is a 1,030± square foot guest cabin with an attached shop space. The property is equipped with efficient irrigation systems for horse pastures and landscaping. Horse accommodations include a winter shelter and dry hay storage. The entire facility sits alongside the creek, completely hidden from neighbors, noise, and traffic.
Jim Creek Retreat | Cody, Wyoming
Jim Creek Retreat | Cody, Wyoming
RECREATION
Cody, Wyoming, is a recreational destination offering a variety of activities. The town and surrounding area are perfect for skiing, snowmobiling, backpacking, rock climbing, ice climbing, UTV riding, and 4-wheeling, among many other recreational pursuits.
HUNTING | WILDLIFE
The local area is home to several Wyoming hunt units for elk, deer, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, antelope, and black bear. There are opportunities for both general season permits and special draw permits. The Jim Creek Retreat is situated along a wildlife corridor and frequently hosts visits from all the local big game species.
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FISHING
Fishing opportunities abound along the Northfork of the Shoshone River in various forms. The river flows into the Buffalo Bill Reservoir, offering boating anglers an excellent fishery. The river is a local hotspot for fly fishing, featuring both floating and wading opportunities for cutthroat, rainbow, brook, and brown trout. The deeded land also includes a permitted stocked pond, providing fishing fun for children and adults.
Jim Creek Retreat | Cody, Wyoming
AREA HISTORY
The Jim Creek retreat sits near the unincorporated town of Wapiti, Wyoming. It is a vibrant community located in Park County, nestled between Cody and Yellowstone National Park. Wapiti’s history is deeply intertwined with the development of the American West. The name “Wapiti” derives from the Shawnee and Cree word for elk, reflecting the area’s rich wildlife and natural beauty.
The area was initially inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Shoshone, Crow, and Arapaho peoples, who relied on the abundant wildlife and natural resources for their sustenance and way of life.
In the late 19th century, European settlers arrived in the region, drawn by the opportunities for ranching, logging, and eventually tourism. Wapiti was a stopover point for travelers and adventurers heading into Yellowstone National Park, established as the world’s first national park in 1872.
The nearby town of Cody, Wyoming, is also rich in history. Buffalo Bill played a pivotal role in the town’s development, investing in its infrastructure and promoting tourism through his renowned Wild West shows, showcasing cowboy culture, Native American traditions, and thrilling feats of horsemanship.
Over the years, Cody evolved into a vibrant community, attracting settlers, entrepreneurs, and artists drawn to its rugged beauty and pioneering spirit. Today, the town is known for its Western heritage, outdoor recreational opportunities, and cultural attractions, including the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, which celebrates the legacy of its namesake and preserves the history of the American West for future generations.
Throughout the years, Cody and Wapiti have remained a gateway to Yellowstone, attracting visitors with their stunning landscapes, outdoor recreational opportunities, and rustic charm. Today, it continues to thrive as a hub for tourism and a haven for those seeking to experience the untamed beauty of the American West.
Jim Creek Retreat | Cody, Wyoming
• Yellowstone National Park
• Forest Service Trailheads
• Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum
• Cody Night Rodeo
• Whitewater Rafting
• Hunting and Fishing
• Buffalo Bill Reservoir
Yellowstone National Park
Jim Creek Retreat | Cody, Wyoming
CLIMATE
Cody, Wyoming, enjoys around 300 days of sunshine per year. The area has a drier climate with an average annual rainfall of 10.5 inches and an average snowfall of 47 inches. However, longer winters provide a substantial snowpack in the mountains. Each spring, the melt-off is captured in local reservoirs and distributed via irrigation canals to provide water to the area, keeping it green and beautiful. Average temperatures range from 25 degrees in December to 70 degrees in July.
Climate charts courtesy of https://www.city-data.com/city/Cody-Wyoming.html
Jim Creek Retreat | Cody, Wyoming
LOCATION
Wapitit, Wyoming, is an unincorporated town about halfway between Cody, Wyoming, and Yellowstone National Park.
GETTING THERE
Leave Cody, Wyoming, on Highway 14, headed straight west to Yellowstone National Park. Drive 22 miles until you reach Road 6 GV. Turn right onto Road 6 GV and travel 0.25 miles. Turn left into the driveway at address 33 Road 6 GV.
AIRPORT SERVICES
Cody, Wyoming, is home to the Yellowstone Regional Airport for commercial flights and Choice Aviation for private and chartered flights. The 8,268± foot runway accommodates a variety of private jets.
Jim Creek Retreat | Cody, Wyoming
Jim Creek Retreat | Cody, Wyoming
MINERAL RIGHTS
All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the seller will convey to the buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.
WATER RIGHTS
The property contains permitted water rights from Jim Creek for irrigation use and three permitted wells. One well is used for domestic drinking water, and the other wells are used for irrigation and livestock water.
CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP
Each of us at Fay loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.
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SUMMARY
The Jim Creek Retreat contains all the elements for your perfect mountain property. It offers quiet privacy and seclusion. The water sets this land apart, providing the most crucial resource to a high-quality piece of land. The home offers comfort and extraordinary views from every window, easily adaptable to fit your lifestyle. With a fish pond out the front door and a horse facility a short walk up the creek, it makes the perfect western retreat.
Local attractions in Cody, Wyoming, and Yellowstone National Park make this an ideal location for your favorite outdoor hobbies. The Jim Creek Retreat is ready to become your next home.
Jim Creek Retreat | Cody, Wyoming
Please contact JW Robinson at (307) 899-5403 | jrobinson@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay must be present at all showings, unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com.
$2,575,000 Cash
Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange
Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.
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