Grand Canyon Acreage

Description

A remote and scenic recreational haven in the middle of the Black Hills National Forest. 144 acres situated in an off-grid spot in the heart of elk country. This pristine setting in northeastern Wyoming is on the southeast end of Grand Canyon with beautiful meadows surrounded by pine and aspen forest and is adjacent to a vast amount of National Forest.

Grand Canyon Acreage
Crook County, WY
144 acres - $SOLD

Property & Current Operation: The land encompasses 144.94 acres known as Homestead Entry Survey #77. The property is almost surrounded by Black Hills National Forest lands. It is fenced into one pasture and currently leased for summer livestock grazing. Recreation and hunting are also enjoyed on the property.

Terrain: This private wilderness has a wide valley edged with ponderosa pine and aspen trees. Groves of quaking aspen trees line the hillside. There are several alcoves tucked back in the timber that would make the perfect cabin sites with views looking down the valley. The elevation is in the range of 6,160 to 6,300 feet above sea level.

Water: A spring development near an old homestead site is piped into a livestock water tank with the overflow going into a reservoir. The spring development provides a natural waterhole for area wildlife. There are two other reservoirs on the property, one of them appears to be spring fed.

Wildlife: The Grand Canyon area is in the middle of the country that the Black Hills elk herd calls home. This vicinity of the Black Hills is known for its large herds of elk and for having trophy caliber bulls. Signs of elk is evident throughout the property. Whitetail deer and turkey are also seen in the area. The remoteness of the location provides the wildlife with many places to hide. Many hunters come to this area each year in search of a trophy bull elk or Whitetail buck. Mountain lion, coyote, fox, bobcat, and eagles are also seen in the area.

Recreation: The Black Hills is a recreational paradise with over one million acres of National Forest lands in two states. The property itself offers a variety of outdoor recreation, right on your own property enjoy big game hunting, wildlife watching, hiking, ATV adventures, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, nature photography, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. With direct access to the Black Hills National Forest the recreational adventures can be endless. The property is just a 45-minute drive from Historic Deadwood, South Dakota, where you'll find gaming and history combined.

Location and Access: The property is generally located between Four Corners, Wyoming and Deadwood, South Dakota. It's tucked away in a secluded corner of Crook County away from civilization. 
Mileage to nearby towns & destinations:

• Buckhorn, Wyoming - 7.2 miles
• Four Corners, Wyoming - 14.2 miles
• Newcastle, Wyoming - 32 miles
• Sundance, Wyoming - 42 miles
• Deadwood, South Dakota - 33 miles
• Spearfish, South Dakota - 35 miles