RC Ranch

RC Ranch represents a well-blocked 22,657+/- total acre Wyoming operating cattle ranch. It lies within a contiguous block of 17,223+/- acres of deeded land, with 3,834+/- acres of BLM lease and 1,600+/- acres of State of Wyoming lease. Over 20 miles of Rock Creek meander through the heart of the ranch. From the headquarters, it is an easy 10-minute drive to Rock River on the well-maintained Fetterman Road, which runs east and west through the ranch. This county-maintained road serves as an easy way to commute through the ranch and is the arterial access to its network of roads and pastures. Regardless of unpredictable moisture, the road allows for all types of vehicular traffic.

Anchoring the ranch are 1,930+/- acres under flood irrigation, which provides an excellent feed base for a year-round cattle operation or makes exceptional grass hay to sell to complement a summer grazing program. Historically, the ranch has been operated as either a year-round, cow/calf pair operation or as a summer grazing unit for tenant cattle. Most summers allow for 1,200-1,300 pairs or 2,000-2,200 yearling stockers to graze for a five-month period and hay to sell. On an annual basis, the ranch has supported over 850+/- pairs, year-round.

With 20+/- miles of riparian area along Rock Creek, over 15 reservoirs and ponds, and a diversity of open high plains prairie, the ranch is well-populated with both deer and antelope. Wildlife coexists well with the cattle operation, both having ample room and habitat for healthy populations. The rangeland is made up of high plains, known for the area, that are carved with deep coulees and draws that drain into the winding creek bottom. Hunting for deer and antelope is excellent, and there is good waterfowl hunting along the waterways with some upland birds along the creek and on the prairie.

The Facts:
~ 22,657+/- total acres: 17,223+/- deeded, 1,600+/- State of Wyoming and 3,834+/- BLM leased acres
~ Six miles northeast of Rock River or about 44 miles from Laramie, Wyoming, offering commercial air service; three hours to Denver
~ Acreage includes approximately 1,930+/- acres under irrigation, and the balance includes 20 miles of riparian corridor and classic high plains rangeland
~ Due to the current dry conditions, the ranch is operating at 475+/- pairs year-round and 300+/- yearling stockers
~ Historically has operated at 2,000+/- yearling stockers for summer grazing, or as an 850+/- pair ranch year-round
~ Headquarters with the original owner's home, a modular home, barns, a shop, and a large corral system
~ An additional compound to the north with a pole barn, shop, older home, and outbuildings
~ More than 20 pastures and two separate working corrals
~ Over 20 miles of live streams, 15+/- reservoirs, and water rights for 1,930+/- acres
~ Excellent hunting for mule deer, whitetail deer, antelope, waterfowl, and upland birds
~ A classic, mostly deeded and well-blocked cattle operation with over 20 miles of Rock Creek