TH IE VES ’ DEN R ANC H Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming 3,040± Deeded Acres, 5,446± Leased Acres, 8,486± Combined Acres $9,480,000
Thieves’ Den Ranch | Casper, Wyoming
INTRODUCTION The Thieves’ Den Ranch is an extraordinary and secluded property that offers an unparalleled blend of recreational activities and breathtaking scenery. The expansive 13± square miles of the ranch features diverse terrain, ranging from riparian valleys along Bates Creek to sagebrush-dominated rangelands and ascending hills with bluffs and boulders. The property is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for fishing in the nearly two miles of private trout stream along Bates Creek, as well as big game hunting for elk, antelope, mule deer, whitetail deer, turkey, and mountain lion. The ranch’s centerpiece is a newly constructed custom home, completed in 2021, offering over 3,800± square feet of living space with stunning panoramic views. The home features an open and spacious layout, with large windows allowing abundant natural light and breathtaking vistas in all directions. The kitchen boasts modern amenities, including stainless steel appliances, beautiful wood cabinets, and granite countertops, making it a chef’s dream. The main floor also includes three bedrooms, with the primary bedroom enjoying a peaceful location near Bates Creek, complete with an en suite bathroom and walk-in closet. The main home includes practical additions like a large pantry, mudroom, laundry room, and an oversized, heated three-car garage. Furthermore, there are steel buildings, including a heated shop, a livestock barn with corrals and pens, and an airplane hangar. With easy access to Casper, located about 30 miles away, Thieves’ Den Ranch residents can conveniently access essential amenities such as healthcare, shopping, and restaurants. Casper also offers a variety of recreational activities, including skiing, mountain biking, and access to the famed Miracle Mile section of the North Platte River for fishing. The ranch’s water resources are plentiful, with nearly two miles of private access to Bates Creek, home to western brook trout, and additional access to the nearby North Platte River and Alcova and Pathfinder Reservoirs. With a history of cattle ranching, the property holds territorial water rights and has opportunities for irrigation. Overall, Thieves’ Den Ranch is a hidden gem, providing a unique and diverse range of activities within a private and picturesque setting, making it an ideal property for those seeking a secluded lifestyle in harmony with nature. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com
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3,040± deeded acres, 5,446± leased acres, totaling 8,486 combined acres Vast, private acreage for mule deer, antelope, and elk hunting Hunt areas: elk hunt area 19, general deer hunt area 66, limited quota antelope hunt area 32, and mountain lion hunt area 27. The ranch has qualified for 2 landowner antelope tags Two miles of Bates Creek, a trout stream with unlimited potential for development 91± acres water rights with newly developed grass hay meadows Carrying Capacity: owner rated at 150 pair year-round with supplemental feeding New, custom 3,800± square foot home with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms Potential for wildlife food plot development Nearly 4 miles of private road for superior privacy 40 minutes to Casper International Airport
Thieves’ Den Ranch | Casper, Wyoming
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3,040± deeded acres 5,446± leased acres 8,486± total acres
Truly a hidden, private, and unexpected gem, Thieves’ Den Ranch offers nearly two miles of private trout stream and thousands of acres of private big game hunting. The terrain varies, from the winding riparian area along Bates Creek to sagebrush-dominated rangelands to ascending hills, some lined with bluffs and boulders. The home and headquarters have been developed in the wide valley along the creek, a site noted to be protected from the typical Wyoming winds. The rangeland extends nearly three miles north to south and almost four miles east to west. Bates Creek is ranching country. Cattle have dotted the landscape for generations and continue to do so. Irrigated hay meadows line the streams creating both beautiful vistas and wildlife habitat.
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SCENIC VISTAS The Thieves’ Den Ranch offers “views for miles” from nearly anywhere on the ranch. Soils change from red to gray, and the colors of vegetation blend from green to silver. The topography offers a flat, riparian valley, then climbs to both gently rolling hills and rugged, boulder-filled canyons.
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IMPROVEMENTS The Thieves Den Ranch features a new custom home built in 2021 with 3,831± square feet of living space on the main and second floors. A massive patio, perfect for enjoying the out-of-doors, extends along the entire length of the home. Each main floor bedroom and dining room have walk-out access to the patio. The open, spacious home has large windows to enjoy the view from all directions. Natural light is plentiful, and the drama of starry or stormy nights is just a glance away. The covered patio at the back of the house and the covered porch at the front protect from the summer sun’s heat. The result is the best of both worlds – views in every direction while enjoying protection from the heat. The heart of the home, the kitchen, dining area, and living room flow well together. The cook’s kitchen features a large island, stainless steel GE appliances, rich alder wood floor-to-ceiling cabinets, bold granite countertops, and a striking herringbone ceiling-height backsplash. Snacks and meals flow from the kitchen to the dining area, or the covered patio, and the area is spacious and welcoming for guests to gather and mingle. The warm white oak hardwood floors, oversized windows, and massive stacked stone fireplace create a welcoming space in the living room. The home has four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. The entire east end of the home, under the shade of the cottonwoods and nearest the flowing Bates Creek, is the primary bedroom with a large en suite bathroom with a soaking tub, a walk-in shower, double vanity, and a large walk-in closet. Two other bedrooms are on the main floor and share a bathroom. The fourth bedroom is on the second level. The loft area of the upper level is used as a home office.
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The practical utility of the home is found in the large pantry, mudroom, laundry room, and oversized, attached heated three-car garage. Two Rinnai instant hot water boilers provide hot water. A furnace and a heat pump provide heat. A reverse osmosis system on the kitchen taps and a water softener conditions the water. The property also has a recently built shop building, livestock barn, and airplane hangar. All are steel buildings constructed with a practical sense of utility. The shop has a six-inch reinforced concrete floor to stand up to heavy equipment. It has spray foam insulation and is heated. Large 14’ x 14’ overhead garage doors provide drive-through access to the shop. Corrals and pens flank the livestock barn. Inside the barn are three pens and an enclosed tack room. The airplane hangar is 50’ x 100’ x 16’ and has one 14’ sliding door and 40’ bifold hangar doors for easy access. An earthen landing strip is in development. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com
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RECREATION At 13± square miles, the Thieves’ Den Ranch is a multi-use, multi-recreational property in which the sum is greater than its individual parts. The amenities begin with opportunities to fish the private waters of Bates Creek, the nearby Miracle Mile of the North Platte River, and large reservoirs such as Alcova and Pathfinder Reservoirs. Backcountry opportunities include big game, upland bird, and predator hunting, hiking the rugged, boulder-filled canyon in the upper reaches of Bates Creek, and the many varied recreational pursuits found nearby Casper.
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F ishing With nearly two miles of Bates Creek on deeded land and an additional 0.5± miles of Bates Creek accessible on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and State land, the ranch is its own private fishery. A true western brook trout stream, the upper stretch is littered with massive boulders, oxbows, undercut banks, and deep holes. The stream allows a person to get lost in time and wonder where the day went. Fish from six inches to ten inches are common in the stream. The creek holds both rainbow and brook trout. With the planned irrigation improvements and the addition of a diversion dam to be installed in Bates Creek, the water above the Gabion Dam should improve the fish habitat substantially. In addition to the onsite fishing opportunities, the ranch is located approximately 18 miles from the North Platte River and its Blue Ribbon waters. Four public access points to the river within that 18mile envelope offer boat ramp facilities and stream access. The North Platte offers brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. Approximately 55 miles from the ranch lies the famed Miracle Mile section of the North Platte River, known for its many fish and large brown trout. Alcova Reservoir also lies east of the ranch, where one can catch walleye, rainbow, cutthroat, brook, brown trout, and kokanee salmon. 19 www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com
H unting & W ildlife The ranch is truly one’s own private hunting sanctuary. Elk, antelope, mule deer, whitetail deer, turkey, and mountain lion can all be found on the ranch. Bates Creek is the main artery of the ecosystem on the ranch, providing habitat and water for many of the wildlife species. The steep canyons covered with juniper trees, rocky outcrops, and large, open basins are prime habitat for most big game animals. Much of the land is only accessible by horseback or on foot, which is one reason the animals are so plentiful. Hunt areas: • Antelope – Unit 32. (2 Landowner Permits) • Deer – Unit 66 General tag • Elk – Unit 19 • Mountain Lion – Unit 27
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O ther R ecreation The greater Casper area has capitalized on its recreational potential and offers unique opportunities for athletes and family outdoor fans. Casper Mountain is the backdrop for all of Casper, and the city has developed and supported Hogadon Basin Ski Area, a local destination for snow sports. Hogadon hosts the Casper Mountain Racers, which instruct and coach children in competitive snow sports. Casper also has a Nordic Ski Team and a Biathlon Club. Mountain biking is a favorite summer activity on the mountain. The Fat Fish Racing organization hosts mountain bike rides and races to grow the local mountain biking community. The Mountain Trial Bike (MTB) Project has user guides for nine mountain biking trails. The Casper Recreation Center is a hub of activity, from pickleball to softball, volleyball, and basketball leagues within the city. Family and competitive swimming and water sports, as are hockey, ice skating, and many other sporting pursuits, are available. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com
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INCOME OPPORTUNITY Historically, the Thieves’ Den Ranch has been utilized as a cow/calf operation. The ranch has a 5,286± acre BLM lease and 160± acre State lease for a total of 8,486± acres. The ranch is owner-rated at 150 pair with supplement winter feed. The ranch has not been fully stocked in recent years.
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WATER SOURCES | WATER RIGHTS Like many of the ranches on Bates Creek, the Thieves’ Den Ranch has territorial water rights. The ranch has 91± acres of water rights. Irrigation water is typically regulated in late June or early July.
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 cconduct a mineral search with a qualified landman. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com
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CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP Each of us at Fay Ranches 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 Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches 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. 26 Thieves’ Den Ranch | Casper, Wyoming
LOCATION Located about 30 miles southwest of Casper, Wyoming, the Thieves’ Den Ranch is well located to take advantage of the many amenities that Casper and the surrounding areas offer. Casper is located along Interstate 25 in eastcentral Wyoming, the major thoroughfare between Billings, Montana, and Colorado’s Front Range.
GETTING THERE The ranch is accessed by a private road; therefore, there is no drive-by access to the property. In general, the ranch is about 35 minutes southwest of the city of Casper. From Casper, follow Highway 220 to the Medicine Bow Highway (Highway 487). Follow Highway 487 about 11.4 miles to the ranch mailbox. The Thieves’ Den Ranch is about 3.6 miles from the highway.
AIRPORT SERVICES The Casper Natrona County International Airport is approximately a XX-minute drive from the Thieves’ Den Ranch. United Airlines is the primary carrier, with daily scheduled flights to Denver. Delta Air Lines flies from Casper to Salt Lake City. Casper offers FBO services through Atlantic Aviation and business charters through Business Aviators, Inc. RESOURCES: www.iflycasper.com, www.businessaviators.com, www.atlanticaviation.com, www.airnav. com, www.skyvector.com www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com
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SUMMARY Thieves’ Den Ranch is a private recreational gem spanning 13± square miles with nearly two miles of secluded trout stream along Bates Creek. The recently built custom home offers stunning views from every angle, and practical amenities include a shop building, livestock barn, and airplane hangar. Enjoy exceptional big game hunting opportunities and fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Located 30 miles southwest of Casper, the ranch provides easy access to essential services and recreational activities. Thieves’ Den Ranch is an extraordinary private oasis, combining privacy, fishing, hunting, and a new home for an unparalleled recreational and lifestyle property.
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Thieves’ Den Ranch | Casper, Wyoming
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PRICE $9,480,000
TERMS Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange
CONTACT Please contact Cheryl Summer at (307) 217-2814 | csummer@fayranches.com or Neil Bangs at (307) 217-0327 | nbangs@fayranches.com to schedule a showing. This is an exclusive listing. An agent from Fay Ranches 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.
NOTICE 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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CHERYL SUMMER Associate Broker Licensed in: WY, MT c. 307-217-2814 csummer@fayranches.com
FAY RANCHES INC. (800) 238.8616 info@fayranches.com www.fayranches.com
NEIL BANGS Principal Broker Licensed in: WY, NE c. 307-217-0327 nbangs@fayranches.com
