The Tower View Ranch is one of the most remarkable ranches available to purchase in Crook County. The combinations of the close proximity to Devils Tower National Monument, the character and natural beauty of the landscape plus excellent highway access make this a truly exceptional parcel of land. This ranch is rich in western history and has tremendous prospects for future generations.

Devils Tower is a most unusual rock formation and was designated in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt as our first National Monument. It rises more than 1200 feet from the floor of the Belle Fourche River Valley and has been a landmark for many civilizations of travelers. A 1347 acre park surrounds the monument. This property offers one the best views available to Devils Tower.

The Tower View Ranch is in a premier Black Hills setting just south of Devils Tower National Monument with an unobstructed view of the Tower and the Belle Fourche River Valley. This picturesque setting features unspoiled scenery and privacy, yet the ranch has over two miles of frontage on Highway 24 with five approaches to the highway for easy access. The accesses are located at points with a gentle slope allowing for convenient access and valuable highway frontage. The lands near the highway are primarily open rolling fields that provide one of the most outstanding views of Devils Tower across the meadows.

The community of Hulett, Wyoming is just a 15 minute drive from the ranch. The Golf Club at Devils Tower, which is located on the edge of Hulett, is a world-class Phelps-Atkinson 18-hole course. The Hulett Airport has a 5,500 foot asphalt landing strip, which can accommodate most small jets. They boast that it’s only “5 minutes from runway to fairway.” Visit www.devilstowergolf.com/airfield for details.

The property consists of 1,008 acres. The acreage figure was obtained from the Crook County Court House, the property has not been recently surveyed. According to FSA records there are about 490 acres of tillable land. Historically the ranch has been utilized for livestock grazing and farming. In recent years the land has been leased. In 2008 the tillable land was planted to oats and millet.

There are three reservoirs on the property, two water wells, and a spring development. Both wells have electrical service. An old homestead site near the eastern middle of the ranch has electricity and could be used for a hunting cabin.

Expansive rolling fields and native pasture lands give way to wooded hills and deep canyon lands. A dramatic canyon runs from the northwestern corner of the ranch then branches into two separate canyons that run southeasterly toward the middle of the property. Ponderosa pine, cedar and bur oak trees line the canyons and draws providing many different wooded home sites overlooking the canyons with Devils Tower and the Missouri Buttes as a backdrop. The rugged rimrock lined canyons and unique rock formations provide an interesting contrast to the rolling meadows and timbered hills. The high vistas offer unobstructed panoramic views of Devils Tower, the Missouri Buttes, the red cliffs of the Belle Fourche River Valley and the Bear Lodge Mountains. The elevation is in the range of 3,980 to 4,400 feet above sea level.

The ranch offers excellent habitat for the elusive Whitetail deer. Large bucks have been seen feeding on the fields and then bounding into the nearby brush for cover. Wild turkey, mountain lion, bobcats, coyote, fox, hawks and eagles are other species native to the area. Crook County and the Black Hills area are home to trophy caliber elk.

The Black Hills area and northeastern Wyoming is steeped in western history and recreational amenities. The ranch itself offers an array of activities like hunting, horseback riding, camping, nature photography, and mountain biking. The outdoor adventurer will enjoy hiking and rock climbing at Devils Tower. The Black Hills National Forest about 20 minutes east of the ranch provides thousands and thousands of acres of public lands to enjoy. Keyhole Reservoir and State Park is about a 30-minute drive south of the property, where you can enjoy fishing and boating. The higher Black Hills offer groomed snowmobile trails and cross country ski trails with downhill skiing near Lead, South Dakota.

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The current real estate taxes are $787.84. Typically the county reasseses the real estate taxes when a property is sold, which usually results in higher taxes. Interested parties should consult with the Crook County Assessor’s Office regarding property taxes.

All mineral rights that the Seller has pertaining to the property shall transfer to the Buyer. The Seller has not had a mineral right search done and makes no representations or warranty with regard to actual mineral interests that will be conveyed. Prospective Buyers may wish to have a mineral right search performed.

Prospective buyers are notified that most rural Crook County properties typically have noxious weeds, including but not limited to leafy spurge and thistle. Interested parties should contact the Crook County Weed and Pest for more information.

Typically fences are put in for convenience and may not follow the legal description. The Seller is making known to all potential buyers that there may be variations between the location of existing fence boundary lines and the legal description of the property. Seller makes nowarranties with regard to the location of fence lines in relationship to the deeded property lines, nor does the Seller make any warranties or representations with regard to the specific acreage contained within the fenced property lines. Seller is selling the property in “as is” condition which includes the location of fences as they exist.

Boundaries shown on accompanying maps are approximate, based on the legal description. Maps are not to scale and are for a visual aid only. The accuracy of the maps and information is not guaranteed.

The Tower View Ranch offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of the ranches close to Devils Tower with incredible potential for development, private retreat, commercial ventures, corporate retreat or to maintain as an investment for future generations. This could be one of the most unique land holdings offered for sale in Crook County.

The Seller reserves the right to effectuate a Section 1031 tax deferred exchange in accordance with IRS regulations. The Buyer will not incur any liability or expense in relation to the exchange.

The Sellers are amenable to selling smaller portions of the property. There is a 60+ acre parcel at the southern most tip of the property that would make a nice split. Other divisions would be offered with at least 300 to 400 acres in size with the boundaries at the Seller’s discretion.

All information has been obtained from sources deemed to be reliable by Arnold Realty, Inc.; however the accuracy and completeness of this information is not guaranteed or warranted by Arnold Realty, Inc. or the Seller. Prospective buyers are chargeable with and expected to conduct their own independent investigation of the information contained herein. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, price change, correction or withdrawal from the market without notice. The Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all offers without liability to any buyer or cooperating broker.

Arnold Realty, Inc. recommends that every item of interest to the buyer (i.e. water laws, mineral laws, easements, zoning, use regulations, state and federal permits) be independently verified by the buyer’s attorney. Inspect to the extent deemed necessary.