Forest Service Road 550, Encampment, WY 82325 - Carbon County

Tucked away in the heart of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest along the Southern border of Wyoming lies a rare gem: one of the only in-holding properties near Hog Park Reservoir. The 20 acre vacant parcel promises ultimate privacy and solitude with unparalleled access to an outdoorsman’s paradise. The undeveloped land is the perfect canvas for your dream summer fishing cabin, fall hunting camp, and winter snowmobiling retreat. Just a short three-mile drive brings you to the banks of Hog Park Reservoir, a 500 acre body of water teeming with opportunities for high mountain fishing, boating, and water sports. Head South another three miles, and you'll find yourself in Colorado, where the adventure extends across the vast expanse of the National Forest.

In the summer, explore endless opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, ATVing, and campingall within minutes of your property. As fall arrives, embark on high mountain hunting adventures where archery and early rifle seasons yield impressive Elk and Mule Deer. With its proximity to Colorado, you can enjoy the unique advantage of holding multiple licenses in both states. When winter blankets the landscape, access to the property is by snowmachine only, opening the door to some of the West’s most coveted snowmobiling terrain. Hog Park 20 offers a truly unique opportunity to immerse yourself in year-round outdoor adventures in the seclusion of the Rocky Mountains.

20.66 +/- deeded acres

In-holding property National Forest

3 miles from Hog Park Reservoir

Fishing, Boating, Water Sports, Camping

3 miles from Colorado

Completely surrounded by 1,000’s of acres of National Forest

Established entry road and drive

Multiple building locations

Recent forestry work completed

Hunting for Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, and small game

Private & secluded

HUNTING

Elk Hunt Area: 13

Deer Hunt Area: 81

Black Bear Hunt Area: 9

Moose Hunt Area: 41

Close Proximity to Colorado GMU 5

Big Game Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Moose, Black Bear

Small-game

ELK

Most Elk in this area summer at higher elevations in National Forest and winter at lower elevations at the edge of, or below, the lower timberline. Elk will use heavily timbered areas and areas with a large amount of deadfall timber as a refuge during the fall hunting seasons. Several wildfires (Ryan Fire, Broadway and Beaver Creek Fire) have recently burned approximately 25,000 acres in this hunt area. It is likely that these recent disturbances will increase forage production within the burn area and hunters may find Elk use these areas frequently in the future. The September archery season in this area offers hunters an opportunity to take advantage of rut activity. The rut in this area usually peaks between the third and last week of September. In 2023 hunters earned a 25.5% success rate for General Licenses, and the area is known for some matrure Bulls to reach 320+.

Elk Seasons and Draw Odds

Resident

General Any Elk (Resident) valid in units 12, 13, 15, 110

Archery (Sep 1-Sep 30)

Any weapon (Oct 15-Oct 31)

License Type / Draw Odds: General Resident / Unlimited

Cow or Calf (Resident)

Archery (Sep 1-Sep 30)

Any weapon (Oct 1-Dec 31)

License Type / Draw Odds: Type 6: Limited Resident First Choice / 100%

Non-Resident

General Any Elk (Non-Res) valid in units 12, 13, 15, 110 w/ restrictions

Archery (Sep 1-Sep 30)

Any weapon (Oct 15-Oct 31)

Draw Odds: General Resident / Unlimited

Cow or Calf (Non-Res)

Archery (Sep 1-Sep 30)

Any weapon (Oct 1-Dec 31)

License Type/Draw Odds: Type 6: Limited Non-Resident / 35%

MULE DEER

Mule Deer can be found throughout this hunt area. Mule deer in this region occupy riparian and heavily timbered areas as a refuge during the fall hunting seasons. Between October and November, many Mule Deer will begin migrating through and from this region. If fall weather is mild, Mule Deer will remain at higher elevations for an extended period. If fall/winter weather becomes more severe hunters will find Mule Deer moving into mid-elevation, mountain shrub transitional ranges. Mule deer can be found moving along Hog Park Creek, the Encampment River, and moving towards Highway 70 and South of Encampment. Mule Deer, like the Elk, are also benefiting from wildfires in the area now that new forage growth is making a comeback. In 2023 Hunters earned a 49.8% success rate for Type 1 licenses and the mature bucks are generally in the 170 range.

Mule Deer Seasons and Draw Odds

Resident

Antlered Mule Deer or any Whitetail (Resident)

Archery (Sep 1-Sep 30)

Any weapon (Oct 1-Oct 14)

License Type / Draw Odds: Type 1 (Limited Resident First Choice) / 24.8%

Non-Resident

Antlered Mule Deer or any Whitetail (Non-Res)

Archery (Sep 1-Sep 30)

Any weapon (Oct 1-Oct 14)

License Type/Draw Odds:

Type 1 (Limited Non-Res Special Preference Point) / 5-6 pt minimum

Type 1: Limited Non-Res Preference Point / 7 pt minimum

Type 1: Limited Non-Res Random / 6.45%

Small Game Species:

Coyote, Rabbit, Bobcat, Squirrel, etc.

Direct access to National Forest

LAND

Mix of Spruce-fir, Pine Trees, Aspens

Young tree growth due to recent forestry work throughout the interior

Surrounded by older tree growth

Openings with grass

Gravel entry road/drive

Gradual slope

Private & Secluded

9,080’ to 9,200’ elevation on property

AREA RECREATION

Year-round recreational activities

Boating, Fishing, Hiking, ATVing, Camping, Hunting, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing

Fishing Opportunities

Hog Park Reservoir 3 miles: Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Lake Trout.

Hog Park Creek 5 miles

Whiskey Creek 5 miles

Encampment River 7 miles

Steamboat Reservoir 30 miles

WATER

None suitable for well, spring box, cistern

POWER

No power suitable for solar

BUILDING OPTIONS

Many potential building locations

INCOME OPPORTUNITIES

Forestry

Camping

ACCESS

Direct access from Forest Service Road 550

Access is seasonal and maintained only in the summer (winter access is by snow machine)

LOCATION

Clark, CO: 30 miles (remote town)

Convenience store

Gas station

Restaurant

Snowmobile, ATV rentals

Steamboat Reservoir

Saratoga, WY: 42 miles (small town amenities and attractions)

Shopping, Dinning, Entertainment

World Class Fishing

Hot Springs

Regional Airport

Hospital

Steamboat Springs, CO: 48 miles (luxury ski resort town)

Ski Resort

Dining/Shopping

Golf Courses

Hospital

Regional Airport

Laramie, WY: 110 miles (small town amenities and attractions)

University of Wyoming

Shopping and Dining

Regional Airport

Hospital

Golf Course

Denver, CO: 200 miles (big city amenities and attractions)

International Airport