3850 Highway 28 , Lander, WY 82520(Fremont County)

This 40.60 deeded acre parcel is beautiful beyond measure, offering spectacular rock cliffs and geological formations, the gently babbling Pine Creek running year round, a multitude of native wildflowers, trees, brush, sage and grasses, and breathtaking views of the Wind River Mountain Range from a unique vantage point not often realized. This perfectly square shaped parcel is versatile for all of your recreational needs, and offers several homesites for potential cabins. Gently sloping and flat creek bottom acreage makes this parcel largely usable and easy to enjoy for a variety of activities. Hurry, properties like this rarely come available and will most certainly not be available for long.

Recreation

Few recreational properties will compare to this magical hidden retreat. The outdoor recreation possibilities are virtually endless surrounding this mountain parcel. Bordering hundreds of thousands of acres of pristine and coveted public lands, this parcel is your gateway to world class hunting, fishing, rock climbing, ATV and horseback riding and exploring, camping, backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, rockhounding, and simply the freedom to roam and explore virtually wherever your heart desires over the vast lands of Wyoming. The historical towns of Atlantic City and South Pass City are nearby, offering a fascinating look into the lives of early settlers and miners in the area and life in a small Wyoming mountain town in the 1800s, or just a fun and exciting place for a burger or beer (and maybe panning for gold?) while out exploring. World class rock climbing at nearby Wild Iris and and exceptional backcountry skiing at Beaver Creek are all within minutes of the property. The nearby town of Lander is only 45 minutes away, offering a host of amenities, restaurants, breweries, festivals and activities year-round.

Region & Climate

Sitting at a high mountain elevation of nearly 7,700 feet, the Pine Creek and Atlantic City and South Pass City areas have a semi-arid climate with an average high temperature of about 87 degrees in July, offering a reprieve from the lower elevation summer heat, and an average low temperature of about 7 degrees in the frosty and beautiful winter wonderland month of January. On average, there are 235 sunny days per year, 53 days with precipitation, 58 inches of snowfall, and 11 inches of rainfall per year in Atlantic City. The historical town has a rustic and western flavor, with a small cluster of homes and the preservedAtlantic City Mercantilestore and popular Grub Steak restaurant along the main road through town. It attracts a small number of tourists all year round.

The nearby town of Lander, Wyoming is only about 30 minutes away by vehicle and is quickly becoming one of the most charming and up-and-coming small towns in the West, and for good reason. Excellent restaurants, bars, breweries, shops, art, and entertainment opportunities, including multiple seasonal outdoor concerts and festivals, are all part of what make Lander so enviable and enjoyable for all who live, work and play there. The larger town of Rock Springs, Wyoming is only about an hour and a half away by vehicle.

History

The town of Atlantic City is a small mining settlement in a gulch nearSouth Passin southwestern Wyoming. It was founded as a mining camp following the 1867 gold rush in the region. The town declined following the end of the Placer gold rush in the early 1870s, but continued to exist as advances in mining technology allowed further extraction of gold. From the 1960s until 1983, it was the location of the US Steel iron ore mine. The town is accessible by gravel roads from the nearby Wyoming Highway 28. Breathtaking scenic views can be enjoyed on Highway 28 from Lander to Atlantic City, including the famous Red Canyon scenic overlook turnout point.

Location

This beautiful and hidden mountain gem is located off of Highway 28, just across from the South Pass City County maintained road. Situated about three miles off the highway, this property is just far enough from everything to be surrounded in total solitude, but still accessible enough for quick highway access. It takes approximately 15 minutes by vehicle to get from the highway to the property, and about 30 minutes from the highway to nearby Lander, Wyoming.

The nearest basic amenities are in the small mining town of Atlantic City, Wyoming. Located high in the mountains of southwestern Fremont County, Wyoming, Atlantic City is a small community a few miles off of Wyoming Highway 28. The closest significant town is Lander, which is about 31 miles away and offers full amenities from a town of approximately 7,500 people. Commercial air service is about an hours drive in nearby Riverton, Wyoming, and world class downhill skiing and luxury resorts can be found in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Park City, Utah, which are both about three and a half hours away by vehicle. The town of Rock Springs, Wyoming is less than an hour and a half by vehicle.

Lander, Wyoming is located in the central part of the state along the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River and just south of the Wind River Indian Reservation at the base of the Wind River Mountain range. Sitting at a high desert elevation of 5,358 ft. above sea level, Lander is known for its Sinks Canyon State Park, the Wind River Mountains, nearby Red Canyon, various outdoor recreation sports and activities, its wild and lively Fourth of July celebration and parade every year, and numerous summer events and festivals, including The International Climbers Festival, Lander Brew Festival, Lander Presents concert and events series, Fremont Area Road Tour, the Pioneer Days Rodeo, and the Annual One Shot Antelope Hunt, just to name a few. Lander has a population of 7,551 and is the County Seat of Fremont County, Wyoming. Lander is home to the Wyoming Catholic College and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).