Twin Buttes South

Located on the southern side of Wild Horse Ranch, Twin Buttes South (Tract 359) offers 42 acres of open Wyoming grassland with expansive views, convenient access, and adjoining state land. The property's gently rolling terrain provides attractive homesite opportunities, privacy, and room to enjoy the outdoors. An excellent opportunity to establish a Wyoming retreat within the Wild Horse Ranch community.

Land

One of the property’s principal advantages is its accessibility. A semi-private gated entrance serves this portion of Wild Horse Ranch, limiting through traffic and contributing to a quiet setting. Access is primarily along paved Hanson Road, with a direct route to Laramie via Pahlow Lane and Wyoming Highway 230. This location allows owners to enjoy rural surroundings without extensive travel over unpaved ranch roads.
Twin Buttes South also benefits from two potential points of access: one near the southeast corner along the bend of Twin Buttes Vistas Drive and another at the northwest corner from Calistoga Drive. These options provide flexibility in choosing a homesite while potentially reducing the length and expense of a private road. The property’s generally level terrain also minimize site preparation and earthwork associated with construction.
The surrounding landscape is particularly appealing. With fewer parcels and existing structures in this section of Wild Horse Ranch, views remain largely unobstructed in every direction. To the south, the landscape stretches toward Jelm; to the west, Sheep Mountain, the Snowy Range, and the Medicine Bow Mountains dominate the horizon. Looking north are the distinctive buttes of Wild Horse Ranch and Buffalo Jump, while the Laramie Range rises in the distance to the east. Wide-open skies provide outstanding opportunities to enjoy Wyoming’s colorful sunrises and sunsets.
State land directly adjoining the eastern boundary adds to the sense of openness, while additional nearby public lands include the Medicine Bow National Forest and Sheep Mountain to the west. Across Hanson Road, state-owned grazing lands leased to local cattle ranchers preserve the working-ranch character of the surrounding countryside. A picturesque neighboring barn to the west complements the rural landscape.
The property has existing four-strand wire fencing with a smooth bottom wire along its southern, eastern, and western boundaries, providing a starting point for fencing the remaining perimeter if desired. Native grasses and sagebrush cover the gently rolling prairie, where wild horses, pronghorn, rabbits, and coyotes are frequently seen.
Twin Buttes South is also conveniently located near the southern entrance to Twin Buttes Reservoir, offering easy access to nearby fishing and outdoor recreation. The surrounding area provides additional opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and exploring the public lands of southeastern Wyoming.
With its combination of accessible location, flexible homesite options, expansive views, and abundant wildlife, Twin Buttes South offers an opportunity to establish a Wyoming country residence surrounded by open space and the enduring character of the American West.

Improvements

Twin Buttes South is currently unimproved land, allowing a buyer to plan and develop the property to suit their individual needs. Improvements to be completed by the buyer include:

Construction of a private driveway from the existing ranch road to the selected homesite.
Electrical service is available along Twin Buttes Vistas Drive and will require trenching and extension to the homesite.
Installation of a private water well and septic system will be the responsibility of the buyer.

The property’s generally level topography and two potential access points offer flexibility in homesite selection and may help minimize the cost of driveway construction and utility installation.

Recreation

Twin Buttes Lake and nearby Lake Hattie are favorites for anglers looking to catch  Browns, Cutthroats, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee salmon, and Yellow Perch from the shore or a trolling boat.   Twin Buttes Lake is 250 acres, presumably approximately 46′ deep and has a public boat ramp located directly east of the property.   Wild Horse Ranch offers a private access recreational area on 2,500 acre Lake Hattie with a brand-new community boat ramp a short distance from the property.  Both lakes are ideal habitat to grow Browns 12-25 inches.   Best seasonal fishing is early spring through mid-July and late fall.
Medicine Bow National Forest, located 12 miles from Wild Horse Ranch, has an abundance of outdoor recreation including hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, ATV and snowmobiling.  The Snowy Range Ski Area is family friendly and a great place to teach kids downhill and cross-county skiing.
Nearby State land and National Forest provides a vast area to hunt a variety of big game. Prairie dogs and coyotes are plentiful and can be hunted without tags. Elk tags can be purchased over the counter for this area. Area 9 for elk, 45 for antelope, and 76 for deer.

Region & Climate

Albany County, WY, is one of the most temperate counties in Wyoming. It is known for its moderate summers with 70-75 degree average temperatures. July is Laramie’s hottest month with an average high temperature of 80 degrees. Laramie averages around 64 inches of snow per year and its heaviest snow months are March and April.

Location

Twin Buttes South is located within the gated Wild Horse Ranch community, between the Medicine Bow National Forest and the vibrant college town of Laramie, Wyoming. Approximately 15 miles west of Laramie, the property is conveniently accessed via Wyoming Highway 230, west on Pahlow Lane (County Road 422), continuing past Harmony Lane (County Road 444) onto Hanson Lane (County Road 424), which leads to the private gated entrance on Twin Buttes Vistas Drive.