181 Mazet Rd Riverton, WY 82501

Big Valley Farm: Fremont County Wyoming


Location: The Big Valley Farm is located just 7.5 miles north of Riverton Wyoming 1 mile off Highway 789. It lies on a gentle southern slope above the Wind River, with gravel maintained county road access on two sides of the farm. This farm has easy access to Riverton yet lies in a secluded valley of large productive farms. Riverton lies in the Wind River Valley between the Wind and Owl Creek Mountains. It boasts a regional airport, community college, and is building a new medical center. Riverton also has one of the States largest livestock markets. Currently it has a population of approximately 10,000 people and is a community with an agricultural, energy, and budding manufacturing base. Yellowstone Park is 2 hours west, Casper is 2 hours east. A multitude of outdoor activities are all within minutes of town.

Description: The farm is located near a large riparian corridor along the Wind River about 1 mile away. Mature cottonwood trees line the yards around the residence. There are wide open views of the surrounding farms and mountains and the privacy of the location provides a great feel.

Improvements: There are two residences on the property, both located along Mazet Road and both are currently rented. One home is approximately 1872 sq. foot, 2 bath and 3 bedrooms with propane and wood heat. The second house is 1356 square feet with 1 bath and 3 bedrooms, propane and pellet stove heat. Both were built in 1920. There are a half dozen outbuildings, all in excellent condition including a 1500 square foot Gambrel style wood barn. Working corrals are in great condition and well built and maintained. There is a silage pit and scale as well.

Irrigation and Agriculture: At nearly 200 acres (197.67), this farm has about 170+- acres under irrigation. Approximately 60 acres is serviced out of the LeClair Irrigation District with gravity gated pipe. Another 110+- acres are in the Riverton Irrigation District and is gravity via cement ditch and tubes, open ditch, and gated pipe. Currently undergoing NRCS approval for a pivot. The soil is highly productive and is currently in alfalfa, grass, and barley. Past production has included grains, sugar beets, corn, and beans. Easily accessible along exterior and interior roads for ease of maintenance.

Water: The residences and corrals are serviced by a well on the farm and the irrigation water is provided by LeClair Canal via underground pipe to the property boundary while the Riverton Canal bisects the farm and separates the north and south ends.
Annual Irrigation Fees:
LeClair- $1382.25
Riverton- $2544.00

Wildlife and Recreation: There is an abundant Whitetail Deer population as well as a very sought after waterfowl population of migratory Goose, Duck, and Sandhill Crane. Pheasant and upland birds also frequent the area. The nearby Wind River and Boysen Reservoir are excellent fisheries and quickly accessible. The renowned Wind River and Absaroka Mountain Ranges are within an hours drive and boast some of the worlds best big game populations.

Comments: Farms in the Wind River Valley are highly sought after for their reliability and excellent climate conditions for putting up some of the finest alfalfa hay in the U.S. These farms are on market for increasingly shorter time frames as the demand increases for production agriculture. Due to its excellent location and good production, this farm is one of the region's more desirable farms.


2023 Taxes: $5264.03