Wind River Ranch

Listing Price: $2,500,000

Located in Fremont County, Wyoming, the Wind River Ranch is 26 miles from charming Dubois and 48 miles from Riverton.  Tucked away in a private valley, the 564-acre ranch is a combination of lush riparian, irrigated meadows and rugged sandstone bluffs.  The ranch contains 2.5 miles of the Wind River, flowing along the southeast border of the property.  Acreage along the river is mostly lush riparian with cottonwood trees. The central portion of the ranch is made up of native grass and fenced alfalfa fields.  The northern boundary is a rugged sandstone bluff.  Situated between the Absaroka and Wind River Mountain Ranges, the Wind River Valley is known as the “Valley of the Warm Winds” due to the Chinook winds that warm it during winter. The mild winters in Dubois are ideal for ranchers and wildlife.

The Wind River Ranch is comprised of 564 acres located along the Wind River.  Approximately 235 acres are irrigated hay meadows producing both native grass and alfalfa.  With 380 acres of adjudicated water rights from the Wind River there is an abundance of water available. Water is pumped from the river and an electric motor was installed in 2009.

Lodge:  Situated in an ideal setting along the banks of the Wind River this fully-furnished 7,400 sqft lodge has it all. The living room centers around a stone fireplace and looks over the deck and river. The kitchen, bar, and dining area join together to complete the central living area. The lodge has 5 bedrooms, each suite with its own bathroom.  In addition, a home theater complete with big screen TV and theater seats, wet bar, and an office/game room with a beautiful pool table make this the perfect place to entertain guests.  All furnishing are included in the sale.

Guest Cabin:  Tucked into the cottonwood trees is the recently constructed guest cabin. This one bedroom one bath cabin has vaulted ceilings, wood burning stove and a small kitchen. The cabin remains comfortable in all seasons as it sits a short distance from the river.

Manager’s Home:  Recently remodeled, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is 2,500 sqft residence with a 2-car garage and is conveniently located on the working facilities of the ranch.

Horse Barn:  The horse barn is a Kirby steel building constructed in 1982.  The 10-stall barn is 2,700 sqft and has a small employee apartment.

Pool House - Tennis Court:  The 3,500 sqft pool house is climate controlled and has an 800 sqft pool, sauna, hot tub, kitchen/bar and living area with a fireplace. A well-designed entertainment area complete with furniture, exercise equipment, wet bar and a large deck with built in barbeque makes it ideal for large gatherings.

The Wind River makes up the southern boundary of the ranch. This free flowing river drains the Wind River Range from the east, Togwotee Highlands to the west, and the Absaroka Range to the north. During spring runoff typical peak flows are around 7,000 – 8,000 cubic feet per second. During midsummer the river starts to clear and flows stabilize to 2,000 cubic feet per second.  Ideal for both wade and boat fishing, the waters have Tribal regulations, making this navigable river one of the most private in the state.

The Wind River Ranch’s 2.5 miles of live water offers endless challenges for the most passionate anglers. Considered to be one of the best big fish sections in the state, trophy browns, rainbows, and cutthroats prowl these waters in numbers with excellent fishing from end of runoff through October.  Large terrestrial flies work well as the water clears through August with excellent caddis hatches all season that provide excellent dry fly fishing for large 26+ inch trout. 

With improvements that are ideal for a corporate or family retreat along with housing and the necessary outbuildings, there is plenty of room to roam the 564 acres.  Wind River Ranch boasts some of the best fishing in the West with abundant wildlife.  These factors truly make the Wind River Ranch a supreme offering.