1688 Inyan Kara Creek Road , Moorcroft, WY 82789(Crook County)

Old Sundance Ranch offers 29,060 deeded acres west of Sundance, Wyoming, including the historic SY Ranch improvements. The property provides excellent haying and grazing opportunities, with Inyan Kara Creek running through the land to support livestock and wildlife. Located in a region known for its scenic beauty and recreational access, this ranch blends legacy, productivity, and privacy.

Land

The ranch spans multiple pastures and parcels with an excellent road system for internal travel. The east side is timbered, transitioning into grassy plains to the west. There are approximately 40 sizable pastures across the contiguous acreage. Despite easy access from the interstate, the ranch remains private, with three county roads providing entry. West of headquarters, 1,200 acres of grass hay meadows and dryland hay pastures offer grazing and hay production potential. The property sits at the western edge of the Black Hills, with ridges covered in ponderosa pines and spring-fed bottom grounds rich in grasses and brush.

• Deeded Acres: 29,060
• State Leased Acres: 2,618
• BLM Leased Acres: 2,222
• Total Leased Acres: 4,840
• Total Acres: 33,900

Improvements

The ranch includes three residential homes and multiple outbuildings, shops, and barns. Two homes are located at the headquarters:

• Primary residence: 2,412 sq ft, built in 1926, with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths.
• Secondary home: 952 sq ft, built in 1924, with 1 bedroom and 1 bath.

A third residence, built in 1965, is 1,296 sq ft with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Additional improvements include a historic red barn, modern shop, livestock sheds, and storage buildings. The ranch is well-fenced and cross-fenced, with excellent working facilities and corrals.

Recreation

The ranch offers excellent hunting for elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, and varmints. Its gently rolling terrain is ideal for spot-and-stalk hunting. Multiple ponds provide early-season waterfowl hunting. Located in Wyoming Game Units 2 (Deer & Antelope), 116 (Elk), and 1 (Turkey), the property is also just 5 miles from Keyhole State Park, which offers boating and fishing.

Agriculture

Historically used for cattle grazing, the ranch features mature ponderosa pines, wet valleys, deep grasses, and creek bottoms that support lush meadows for hay and grazing.

Water, Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

All water rights appurtenant to the land will transfer to the buyer. The ranch has abundant water resources, including nine creeks (three with year-round flow), several wells with pipeline systems, springs, and reservoirs. Seasonal creeks retain water pockets into late summer.

Region & Climate

This area experiences short summers with occasional afternoon rain. July is the warmest month, averaging 81°F. The growing season runs from mid-May to mid-September. Annual precipitation averages 19 inches of rain and 79 inches of snow, supporting snow-based recreation in winter.

History

The historic SY Ranch dates back to the late 19th century and has long symbolized Wyoming’s ranching heritage. Originally a cattle operation, it has evolved with the industry while maintaining its legacy of stewardship and resilience. Today, Old Sundance Ranch continues that tradition, offering a connection to the past and a productive future.

Sundance, Wyoming, founded in 1875, is rich in Native American heritage and Western history. Located in the Wyoming Black Hills, it is near iconic landmarks like Devils Tower, Keyhole State Park, Spearfish Canyon, Crazy Horse, and Mount Rushmore.

Location

Just 10 miles west of Sundance, Wyoming, the ranch is easily accessible yet private. Nearby towns include Sundance, Hulett, Pine Haven, and Moorcroft. Gillette and Rapid City Regional Airports provide flight service to the region.