Last Updated on April 11, 2025
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- Deeded Acres: 29,060±
- State Leased Acres: 2,618±
- BLM Leased Acres: 2,222±
- Total Leased Acres: 4,840±
- Total Acres: 33,900±
Encompassing 29,060± deeded acres including the SY Ranch headquarters in Crook County, Wyoming, the Old Sundance Ranch offers the history, productivity and recreation that defines land and life in the West. The ranch, which sits just west of historic Sundance, Wyoming, is a turnkey property featuring three homes, agricultural infrastructure, abundant wildlife and a beautiful landscape that begs to be explored by snowmobile, ATV, horseback or on foot.
This ranch is about 10 miles west of Sundance, just off I-90. Sundance, established in 1875 as a trading post, is rich in Native American heritage as well as the lore of the pioneers. It is situated along the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountain range in the heart of the Wyoming Black Hills, a short distance from Devils Tower, Keyhole Recreational Park, Spearfish Canyon, Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore monuments.
The small towns of Sundance, Hewlett, Pinehaven and Moorcroft hearken back to a time when close-knit communities were the lifeblood of a region. Local businesses ensure that necessary services are available. Gillette and Rapid City Regional Airports provide flight service to this northeast corner of Wyoming.
Land
Old Sundance Ranch spans multiple pastures and parcels and includes an excellent road system for traveling across the ranch. The ranch’s east side is timbered but transitions into grassy plains to the west. Across the vast contiguous acreage, there are approximately 40 sizable pastures. Although the ranch is easily accessible from the interstate, it is large enough that three county roads provide great access to the pastures. Despite the accessibility, the ranch is very private.
West of the headquarters, there are 1,200± acres of grass hay meadows along Inyan Kara Creek, which produce plentiful hay to winter cattle, and a dryland hay pasture that could be used for grazing or hay production. Sitting at the western edge of the Black Hills, the ridges are covered with stands of large ponderosa pines and the spring-fed bottomlands are covered with lush grasses and a variety of brush and small deciduous trees.
Improvements
There are three homes on the property, along with multiple outbuildings, shops and barns, providing a turnkey opportunity to the new owner. Two of the homes are at the ranch headquarters. The primary residence is a 2,412± square-foot, one-and-a-half-story home built in 1926 that has three bedrooms and two baths. The additional home at headquarters is 952± square feet, built in 1924, and has one bedroom and one bath.
East of the historic SY Ranch headquarters location is another residence that was built in 1965 and is a 1,296± square foot, two-bedroom, one-bath home.
The ranch improvements also include a large historic red barn, a modern shop, several livestock sheds and many other small storage/ ranch outbuildings.
The property is equipped with excellent working facilities and corrals and is well fenced, cross-fenced.
Recreation
For outdoors enthusiasts, the ranch’s exceptional habitat translates into excellent elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, wild turkey and varmint hunting. The gently rolling topography is excellent for spot-and-stalk hunting for all species.
Waterfowl hunters will enjoy fantastic days afield early in the season as ducks and geese take advantage of the ponds dotted across the ranch.
The Old Sundance Ranch is in Wyoming Game Unit 2 for Deer and Antelope, Unit 116 for Elk, and Unit 1 for Turkey. (See Wyoming Fish and Game regulations for details on tags.)
Old Sundance Ranch is located about five miles from Keyhole State Park, which has an excellent public access reservoir for boating and fishing. Because of its location, the Old Sundance Ranch can be the perfect “base camp” to enjoy all the recreational amenities found in this region of Wyoming.
Agriculture
Historically, the ranch has been utilized for cattle grazing. Mature ponderosa pines, wet valleys, deep grasses and multiple creek bottoms create lush meadows that have historically provided abundant hay and grazing opportunities.
Natural Resources
The ranch is blessed with ample water resources for livestock and wildlife. All water rights appurtenant to the land will pass to the buyer.
Throughout the ranch there are nine different creeks, several wells with pipeline developments as well as springs and reservoirs. Three of the nine creeks have year-round water supply and run through many of the pastures. The additional seasonal creeks that run in the spring and early summer often hold pockets of water late into the summer months.
Mature ponderosa pines, wet valleys, deep grasses and multiple creek bottoms create lush meadows that have historically provided abundant hay and grazing opportunities.
Region & Climate
This region of Wyoming is known for short summers, with the occasional rain shower in the afternoon. The hottest month is July, with an average high of 81 degrees. The growing season is mid-May to mid-September. Annual precipitation accumulates 19 inches of rainfall and 79 inches of snowfall. Winters are wet and cold, making them perfect for snow-centric activities.
History
The SY Ranch, founded in the late 19th century, holds a prominent place in Wyoming’s rich, historic tapestry. Established amid the breathtaking landscapes of the American West, the cattle ranch quickly became a symbol of the honest, hardworking ranching lifestyle that defined the region.
Through the decades, SY Ranch evolved as part of Wyoming’s ranching industry, adapting to changing economic conditions and environmental challenges. Its land, steeped in tradition, has seen generations of ranchers who cultivated more than just livestock—they built a legacy of resilience based on land stewardship. Today, SY Ranch, marketed as the Old Sundance Ranch, stands as a living monument to Wyoming’s ranching heritage, bridging a connection between its storied past and its crucial ongoing role in the state’s agricultural landscape.
33,934± Acres
Crook County, Wyoming
$64,900,000
Hayden Outdoors Real Estate
Lonnie Gustin, Broker • 970-629-0520 • Lonnie@HaydenOutdoors.com
HaydenOutdoors.com
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