Mountain Views Near National Forest
Mill Creek Trail : Elk Mountain, WY 82324
Carbon County, Wyoming
Land Description
2.05 Acre Residential Property 300 feet South of Mill Creek.
There is 233 feet of Road Frontage on Mill Creek Trail, with paved road access being just 2/10th mile from the Northeast corner on County Road 404 (Pass Creek Road).
Elk Mountain is a charming small town located a short 12 minute drive from the property with a population around 200. The town is home to Historic Elk Mountain Hotel known as the perfect base for exploring Medicine Bow National Forest, Elk Mountain and more.
In Elk Mountain, you'll find a post office, community church, and historic lodging.
Elk Mountain Hotel was built in 1905, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Elk Mountain Hotel was built on what was originally known as the Overland Stage Station, which served as a stage stop for passing stagecoach travelers in the 1860'S.
The town is aptly named for the nearby 11,100 foot mountain called Elk Mountain, which is nearby & visible from the property. There is a 615 Acre portion of BLM Land located at the top of Elk Mountain for recreational & hunting opportunities, as well as thousands of acres of BLM land in the surrounding area.
More history, as well as recreation can be found a short distance away from the property.
Fort Steele was originally established in 1868 to protect railroad workers from Native American attacks. Today, Fort Fred Steele Historic Site offers hiking, biking, fishing and more just 42 minutes Northwest of the property.
The Northern Portion of Medicine Bow National Forest can be found less 30 minutes South of the property.
The Medicine Bow National Forest contains more than 1 million acres open for year-round outdoor recreation. The portion closest to the property is referred to as the Snowy Range Area. Recreation in this portion includes hiking, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, off-highway vehicle riding, camping, and biking. Find out more about the Snowy Range in Medicine Bow National Forest at the Forest Service Website.
Turpin Reservoir is located 56 minutes away in the Medicine Bow National Forest. Turpin Reservoir is stocked by the Wyoming Game & Fish department with Brook Trout and Splake.
Hanna, Wyoming is 28 minutes away where there is a local grocery store as well as elementary & junior high schools.
Further amenities can be found in Rawlins, Wyoming 54 minutes from the property. In Rawlins you will find medical care, groceries, supplies, building materials, feed stores, restaurants, professional services and a Walmart Supercenter.
The property is zoned Residential Single Family (Rd) by Carbon County which permits Single Family & Two Family Dwelling Units, as well as Churches, Sunday Schools, and Home Occupations.
Other possible uses that can be approved conditionally by Carbon County include Bed & Breakfast Facilities and Recreation Lodges.
There are several land owners nearby that have cabins, homes and ranches. Some of these land owners live here full-time, while others live here seasonally.
Mobile Homes & Alternative building types such as container homes, tiny homes, geodesic domes, barndominiums, etc. are allowed on the property with building permits from the county. There is no square footage minimum.
Electricity Lines & Poles are located just 1,700 feet from the property.
Electricity is provided by Carbon Power & Light, 100 E. Willow Ave., PO Box 579, Saratoga, WY 82331.
The Wyoming State Engineer's Office has a water well permit search tool that shows water wells drilled on nearby properties where the water depth ranged from 4 feet to 34 feet.
The property is located in Township 19N, Range 81W, Sec 11
Parcel Size: 2.05 Acres M/L
Property ID: Wy_Carbon_00018
Parcel Number: 06-1981-11-0-07-01200
Account Number: 20010671
Legal Description: Aspen Meadows Block 7, Lot 12
Gps Coordinates: 41.640960, -106.464293
Property Taxes: Free & Clear
Conveyance: Warranty Deed
Nearby Points of Interest
11 minutes to Historic Elk Mountain Hotel
12 minutes to Elk Mountain, Wyoming : Population 200
28 minutes to Hanna, Wyoming : Population 800
39 minutes to Bow River Campground : Medicine Bow National Forest
54 minutes to Rawlins, WY : Population 10,000
56 minutes to Turpin Reservoir : Medicine Bow National Forest
1 hours 10 minutes to Laramie, WY : Population 30,800
1 hour 43 minutes to Seminoe State Park, Reservoir, North Platte River's Miracle Mile
1 hour 54 minutes to Cheyenne, WY : Population 91,700
1 hour 59 minutes to Medicine Bow National Forest Visitors Center
2 hours 2 minutes to Alcova Reservoir
2 hours 9 minutes to Fort Collins, CO : Population 152,000
2 hours 10 minutes to Casper, WY : Population 60,000
There is an International Airport in Casper, Wyoming about an hour from the property. The code for this airport is Cpr.
2 hours 27 minutes to the Pathfinder Reservoir
3 hours 14 minutes to Denver, CO : Population Over 1 Million
GPS Coordinates
Center Point: 41.640960, -106.464293
Contact Information
This Property is Listed with Team Member and Wyoming Realtor Rebecca Williams of eXp Realty.
If you are interested in Purchasing this Property or any other Property in Wyoming, please Call, Text, or email Rebecca.
Please reference the Property ID: Wy_Carbon_00055
