Big Sandy Opening Rd Boulder, WY 82923

A significant holding in the heart of Wyoming, the Grass Creek Ranch represents a legacy property with unparalleled water resources, abundant wildlife, and exceptional privacy. This unit stands as a complete and balanced ecosystem, offering a unique combination of productive agriculture, world-class sporting opportunities, and seclusion. With controlled access and direct entry into the National Forest, the ranch is a self-contained world of its own. The Grass Creek Ranch is defined by its water. The owner of this property commands the highest diversion point on the Little Sandy River, ensuring first-use priority. The water rights are extensive and historic, with priority dates of 1903, 1904, and 1905. The owner maintains sole control over the diversion and the ditcha critical asset in this arid region. A recently revamped irrigation system, including a two-year-old headgate capable of handling double the flow during high-water years, provides more than 6.11 cfs of surface water to irrigate 428 acres. This abundance of cold, spring-fed water supports a thriving fishery for approximately five miles along both Grass Creek and the Little Sandy Creek, all within the ranch's deeded boundaries. Anglers will find a strong population of brook trout, with brown trout also present and seasonal appearances by spring rainbow and cutthroat trout.Land & OperationsThe ranch is a functional and efficient agricultural operation, historically running 450 pair from June 15th to November 15th, with a total of 1800 AUMs. The offering includes 1,000 deeded acres within the 1,770 acre Grass Creek BLM Allotment. This is a custodial allotment, which allows the owner to judge the stocking capacity. The property is completely fenced and cross-fenced into a 3-pasture system, with well-maintained fencing on both deeded and BLM lands. Improvements include a historic cabin and corrals with a storeroom, and a second primitive hunting cabin site located in the timber. For those with an eye on the future, the ranch includes 40 acres zoned for commercial use and negotiable mineral rights. There are also a large number of potential home sites on the ranch.Wildlife & Natural SignificanceThe Grass Creek Ranch is a sanctuary for wildlife. Sporting opportunities are boundless, with healthy populations of mule deer, antelope, bear, beaver, bobcat, coyote, sage grouse, sandhill cranes, blue grouse, mountain lion, and wolves. The property is also within the North American Flyway for Canadian geese, ducks, and turtle doves. The diverse habitat, which includes approximately 20% boreal forest of aspen and pine, supports this incredible array of fauna. With no public access or easements on the deeded ground, the wildlife and the landscape remain unspoiled.At a Glance: Grass Creek RanchAcreage: 1,000 deeded acres located within the 1,770 acre Grass Creek BLM Allotment, which includes 600 acres of irrigated pasture. The Grass Creek Allotment is private and fenced.Water Rights: Senior water rights with priority dates from 1903, 1904, and 1905. The ranch owns and controls the ditch and headgate, representing the highest diversion point on the Little Sandy River.Live Water:Approximately 5 miles of Grass Creek, augmented by water diverted from the Little Sandy River, flow through the deeded land, providing steady availability for private fishing. In addition, eight natural springs boost this bountiful water supply.Fishery: Strong populations of brook and brown trout, with seasonal rainbow and cutthroat trout.Wildlife: Abundant wildlife in this outstanding mule deer habitat. Also antelope, bear, beaver, bobcat, coyote, blue grouse, sage grouse, sandhill cranes and mountain lion, and the occasional bighorn sheep. Inside the North American Flyway for Canadian geese, ducks and turtle doves.Access: Controlled by the landowner via an improved 30' gravel right- of- way, with no public access easements on the deeded lands beyond existing water rights.Operations: Historically supports 450 cattle pair. Fully fenced with a 3- pasture system. Includes a historic cabin, corrals, and a second cabin site.Investment Potential: Immediate opportunities for subleasing are available for absentee owners. A llama transfer station lease is in place for 2025, which can be discontinued. 40 acres are zoned for commercial development, and mineral rights are negotiable.The Midland Ranch Unit 1: Grass Creek Ranch is a distinct and remarkable property offered for individual sale. Prospective buyers should be aware that it is also a key component of the legendary Midland Ranch, a legacy-scale holding of over one million acres which is being offered in its entirety. This larger portfolio represents a complete, year-round operation stretching from the timbered high country to the arid expanse of the Red Desert, encompassing world-class water rights, wildlife resources, and historical significance. While each unit stands powerfully on its own merits, the opportunity to acquire the complete Midland Ranch is a singular event in the western ranch market.