SIZE & DESCRIPTION
3,231± Deeded Acres
680± Acre State Lease
478± Acres BLM Lease
4,389± Total Contiguous Acres
Nestled at the base of Wyoming’s majestic Bighorn Mountains, Pass Creek Ranch encompasses a striking diversity of landscapes that combine both agricultural productivity and exceptional recreational appeal. The ranch’s varied terrain transitions from lush, tree-lined creek bottoms and productive irrigated hay meadows to rugged ridges and elevated divides, creating a visually stunning and highly functional working ranch environment.
A defining feature of the property is its abundance of live water and valuable water resources. Pass Creek Ranch benefits from extensive water rights and reliable water supplies sourced from Pass Creek and the Dull Knife Reservoir system, supporting approximately 558± acres of irrigated hay ground. The irrigated acreage is enhanced by four center pivot irrigation systems, providing efficient water distribution and contributing to consistent forage production. These productive hay meadows, combined with native range, offer excellent grazing opportunities and support a strong livestock operation.
The ranch's elevation ranges from approximately 5,000 to 5,400 feet above sea level, providing a diverse mix of habitat types and panoramic vistas. Sweeping views of the Bighorn Mountains serve as a dramatic backdrop throughout the property, while the varied topography creates ideal conditions for both livestock and wildlife.
Wildlife is abundant across the ranch, with the combination of live water, forage resources, cover, and diverse terrain supporting a rich variety of species. The creek bottoms, irrigated meadows, and upland ridges provide outstanding habitat for big game, upland birds, and numerous other wildlife species, making the property equally attractive for hunting, wildlife viewing, and outdoor recreation.
Designed with sound ranch management in mind, the property is fenced with four- and five-strand barbed wire and is cross-fenced into 11 separate pastures, allowing for efficient rotational grazing practices. This infrastructure enhances grazing management, promotes pasture health, and maximizes forage utilization across the ranch.
Whether envisioned as a productive cattle operation, a recreational retreat, or a private legacy holding, Pass Creek Ranch offers an exceptional combination of water resources, agricultural productivity, wildlife habitat, and scenic beauty in one of Wyoming’s most desirable ranching regions.
CARRYING CAPACITY / RANCH OPERATIONS
The Pass Creek Ranch has historically been utilized as a cow/calf operation and has supported up to 250 head year-round. The current owners rate the ranch comfortably at 175 cow/calf pairs year-round. The grass is high quality with a variety of hard grass species, rich in protein content. It is common for weight gains of 1.8 to 2 pounds per day on yearling cattle. The ranch is cross-fenced and well-watered for flexible management and efficient grazing rotation. Most fences are four strands of barbed wire with wood and steel posts and are in good condition.
There are four electric T&L center pivots located on the ranch. Three of the pivots utilize water from the 417± shares of Dull Knife Irrigation District while the third one utilizes water from Pass Creek Reservoir which is located on the ranch.
Towers Acres Water source 2026 crop
Pivot #1 7 Tower 94 Dull Knife Irrigation Grass / Alfalfa
Pivot #2 8 Tower 121 Dull Knife Irrigation Grass / Alfalfa
Pivot #3 8 Tower 111 Pass Creek Reservoir No Crop in 2026
Pivot #4 9 Tower 147 Dull Knife Irrigation Grass / Alfalfa
In addition, there is an 85± acre flood-irrigated meadow on the banks of Pass Creek that are currently planted to straight grass and typically yield 1.5 tons per acre in a single cutting with substantial regrowth for winter grazing. Total hay production on the ranch in 2025 was approximately 482 tons.
“Carrying capacity can vary due to weather conditions and management practices. Interested parties should conduct their own analysis.”
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