Unidad 2 De The Midland Ranch: Little Sandy River Ranch

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 ditch--a 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.

Recreation & A Storied Past

This property offers a rare blend of history and adventure. The famed Oregon Trail runs nearby, and the ranch itself was the historical site of Robber’s Roost on the Owl’s Hoot Outlaw Trail. Beyond its premier private fishing, the ranch serves as a private gateway to outstanding rock climbing on Little Prospect Mountain. Access is secure and well-established, with controlled vehicular access on two sides and a 30-year renewable BLM right-of-way.

A Natural Stronghold with a Vision

The Little Sandy River Ranch is a vital piece of a larger, critical ecosystem. The property features a heavy wildlife presence, including black bear, blue grouse, sage grouse, elk, mule deer, coyote, wolf, beaver, bobcat, coyote, a burgeoning raptor population, sandhill cranes, and untouched natural populations of songbirds such as meadowlark, migratory hummingbirds and mountain bluebirds. The ranch also falls within the North American Flyway for Canadian geese, ducks, and turtle doves. This pristine setting offers an unmatched opportunity to build a private retreat in the heart of one of Wyoming’s most important wild places. Mineral rights are negotiable.

At a Glance: Little Sandy River Ranch

• Acreage: 320± deeded acres plus an 80± acre State Lease.
• Offering: First time offered in 120 years.
• Live Water: 1.25 miles of the Little Sandy River on deeded land and another half-mile on the state lease.
• Fishery: Excellent sports fishing habitat with a high brown trout population.
• Land Features: The deeded acreage includes parcels of timber.
• Water Resources: Includes Chicken Spring and Robber’s Roost Spring near the historic outlaw trail, providing potable, developable water.
• Homesite Potential: A premier development opportunity for a legacy homesite, family compound, or recreational cabins, with spectacular views of the Wind River Mountains.
• Unique Recreation: Premier private fishing on the Little Sandy River and serves as a private gateway to outstanding rock climbing on Little Prospect Mountain.
• Historical Significance: The Oregon Trail runs nearby; it is the historic site of Robber’s Roost, part of the Old Outlaw Trail.
• Wildlife Corridor: Lies within the Sage Grouse Core Area and the Red Desert to Hoback Mule Deer Migratory Corridor.
• Access: Controlled vehicular access on two sides plus a 30-year renewable BLM right-of-way with 26 years remaining.
• Mineral Rights: Negotiable.

The Midland Ranch Unit 2: Little Sandy River 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.