Elk Trail Retreat

Description

Secluded mountain getaway bordering Black Hills National Forest on two sides. 80-acre property in an iconic setting on the western slope of the Bear Lodge Mountains. An incredible private mountaintop landscape with a striking mix of pine, bur oak and aspen forest, with sweeping views stretching to Devils Tower and the Missouri Buttes on the western horizon. While it is wonderfully remote, the site is already equipped with a water well, power, septic system, and a partially built shop. No covenants. Enjoy seclusion, stunning scenery and endless adventure in the heart of backcountry recreation. 

Elk Trail Retreat
Devils Tower, Crook County, Wyoming
80 acres - $750,000

Property & Terrain: 
This 80-acre parcel offers an isolated hilltop venue with remarkable views of the surrounding Bear Lodge Mountains. The middle portion of the terrain consists of tablelands which are covered with ponderosa pine timber, bur oak trees and quaking aspen. A steep hill transcends into a deep gorge on the north face of the property. Other areas are characterized by pretty highland meadows, and rugged hillsides. The north and east boundaries adjoin expansive Black Hills National Forest lands, offering direct access to boundless countryside for exploration.  The elevation ranges from approximately 5,100 to 5,350 feet.

Outbuildings: 
* 50’ x 60’ Shop building has been started, but is not yet fully enclosed. 
* 16’ x 16’ Carport type pole building. 
Plenty of room for ATVs and recreational equipment storage. 

Water & Utilities:
A water well was drilled in 2020, which is reported to be 320 feet deep. Electrical service has been installed near the well, though final connection to the well has not been completed. The well has been operated using a generator. The campsite near the shop has an electrical hookup. 
Power - Powder River Energy (Sundance). 
Sewer - Septic tank and leach field system. 

Covenants: 
There are no covenants on the property.  

Wildlife: 
The elusive Rocky Mountain elk and the Whitetail deer love the solitude of this region and are frequently seen in the area with many game trails bisecting the terrain. Dense underbrush of oak and native bushes provides excellent browse and cover for wildlife. Many other species of wildlife frequent the general area including turkey, fox, coyote, mountain lion, bobcats, eagles, hawks, and the occasional bear.

Recreation:
This incredible opportunity is in an area synonymous with outdoor recreation. Year-round recreational activities abound, including hiking, hunting, camping, ATV riding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and more—right on your own land. Or venture onto the adjoining public lands, where direct access to vast acres of Black Hills National Forest offers never-ending outdoor adventure.  

Access & Location: 
Located in a remote section of the Bear Lodge Mountains in northeastern Wyoming, the property sits generally midway between Sundance and Devils Tower. It lies in the high country, at the end of a private access road behind a locked gate, shared with several neighboring properties. 

The property is approximately 11.5 miles from Highway 24. Access from Highway 24 is via Lytle Creek Road (county-maintained gravel road) for just over 7 miles, followed by a private gravel road for about 4 miles to the property’s southern boundary. The private road is gated and shared with neighboring landowners; no formal maintenance agreement is in place. 

Approximate mileage to area towns and destinations:

• Devils Tower, WY—13 miles
• Hulett, WY – 21 miles
• Sundance, WY—39 miles
• Gillette, WY—72 miles
• Spearfish, SD—69 miles
• Deadwood, SD— 85 miles
• Rapid City, SD—116 miles
• Sheridan, WY – 175 miles
• Casper, WY – 201 miles
• Billings, MT – 305 miles