Aerial view of a vast rural landscape with ponds, wetlands, and mountains in the background under a clear sky.

BIGHORN WETLANDS SANCTUARY

THERMOPOLIS, WY

$200,000 | 35± Acres

 

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BIGHORN WETLANDS SANCTUARY

PRICE:  $200,000

Status: Active for Sale

Shared in MLS: Yes

Listing ID: ######

Property Type: Vacant Land, Irrigated Farmground, Wetlands

Listing Type: Exclusive Agency

Original Price: $200,000

Acres: 35.38+/-

Address: Tee Lane

City, State: Thermopolis, WY

County: Hot Springs

ZIP Code: 81252

Presented By: Mike Callan

Phone: (307) 217-6090

Email: Click to Contact

Total Tax: $2,025

Tax ID: 004633  

Land ID: Click to View

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION



 

You could spend a fortune trying to engineer the wildlife habitat and natural beauty this property already has. Bighorn Wetlands Sanctuary doesn't need it.  These 35+/- acres are largely untouched and perfectly natural in every way.

Tucked along the Bighorn River corridor just north of Thermopolis, Wyoming, this diverse parcel sits in one of the most scenic river valleys in the Intermountain West.  It is a landscape defined by native wetlands, ponds, and riparian cover that create a true sanctuary for migratory waterfowl, white-tailed and mule deer, and wildlife throughout the seasons.

This unique property offers multiple potential homesites; all are elevated above the riparian area, with open views across the water and out to the surrounding mesa and canyon country. Backed by senior, direct-flow irrigation water rights, this ground can just as easily support a small farm as it can a home.  Bighorn Wetland Sanctuary is a blank canvas, whether the vision is a forever home, a recreational retreat, a hobby farm, or a conservation holding.



 

 

 

 

 

 

Aerial view of a serene prairie pond reflecting blue skies, surrounded by rocky terrain and shrublands in a vast landscape.
Aerial view of a wetland marsh with a small pond surrounded by dry scrubland and green fields under a cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a small pond in an arid valley with rugged mountains, sparse vegetation, and dry terrain under cloudy skies.
Aerial view of a rural valley with ponds, dry scrubland, farmland, and dramatic rocky mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a shallow pond surrounded by dry grassland and shrubs in a semi-arid valley landscape.
Aerial view of a arid wetland landscape with small ponds, dry grass, and shrubs under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a small shallow pond surrounded by dry grass and wetland vegetation in a natural landscape.
Aerial view of a serene prairie pond reflecting blue skies, surrounded by rocky terrain and shrublands in a vast landscape.
Aerial view of a wetland marsh with a small pond surrounded by dry scrubland and green fields under a cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a small pond in an arid valley with rugged mountains, sparse vegetation, and dry terrain under cloudy skies.
Aerial view of a rural valley with ponds, dry scrubland, farmland, and dramatic rocky mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a shallow pond surrounded by dry grassland and shrubs in a semi-arid valley landscape.
Aerial view of a arid wetland landscape with small ponds, dry grass, and shrubs under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a small shallow pond surrounded by dry grass and wetland vegetation in a natural landscape.

Recreation & Wildlife

Bighorn Wetlands Sanctuary is a genuine destination for waterfowl hunting, with ducks and geese working the wetlands and ponds in season. White-tailed and mule deer move through the riparian cover at dawn and dusk, offering hunting and wildlife viewing right from the homesite. For photographers, birders, or anyone who simply values quiet mornings in wild country, this ground delivers that in full.  In addition, this land benefits directly from its proximity to the Bighorn River corridor, even without frontage of its own. Surrounding irrigated farm ground adds another layer of benefit, offering standing forage that draws and holds wildlife on the property throughout the season.

Aerial view of a shallow wetland pond with aquatic vegetation, surrounded by dry grasslands and rolling hills.
Aerial view of a vast rural landscape with ponds, wetlands, sparse trees, and mountains in the background.
Aerial view of vast green farmland along a winding river with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a shallow wetland pond with aquatic vegetation, surrounded by dry grasslands and rolling hills.
Aerial view of a vast rural landscape with ponds, wetlands, sparse trees, and mountains in the background.
Aerial view of vast green farmland along a winding river with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.

Local Amenities

Thermopolis sits just minutes away, offering full community services, the Hot Springs County Airport (THP) with a 7,000-foot paved runway for private aviation access, the Legion Town & Country Club golf course, and Hot Springs State Park — home to the world's largest mineral hot springs. Wind River Canyon and extensive public land access are within easy reach, rounding out a recreational lifestyle that's genuinely difficult to replicate.

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Suspension bridge over calm river with white mineral deposits on red rock cliffs under clear blue sky.
Rocky river winds through arid Wyoming landscape with red and white mesa hill under clear blue summer sky.
A large dome-shaped mineral hot spring formation surrounded by green trees in a park setting under a clear blue sky.
A scenic river flowing through rocky terrain with green hills, sparse vegetation, and a suspension bridge under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Colorful mineral terraces and hot springs under a blue sky with white clouds in a desert landscape.
A wide main street intersection with traffic signals and highway signs in a small western town with hills in the background.
Suspension bridge over calm river with white mineral deposits on red rock cliffs under clear blue sky.
Rocky river winds through arid Wyoming landscape with red and white mesa hill under clear blue summer sky.
A large dome-shaped mineral hot spring formation surrounded by green trees in a park setting under a clear blue sky.
A scenic river flowing through rocky terrain with green hills, sparse vegetation, and a suspension bridge under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Colorful mineral terraces and hot springs under a blue sky with white clouds in a desert landscape.

The Opportunity

Habitat this untouched, paired with an ideal homesite, and senior water rights, simply doesn't come on the market often, and when it does, it rarely comes at this price. Bighorn Wetlands Sanctuary represents an accessible entry point into a river corridor that is only growing in demand. Conservation buyers, recreational landowners, and patient investors should all put this land at the top of their list!  Contact Mike Callan (307) 217-6090.


Shown by appointment only, no driving by the property without permission!  A neighbor’s use of approximately five acres of the property for farming and irrigation is allowed solely by the owner’s revocable permission, as a neighborly accommodation, and grants no ownership, possessory, prescriptive, or adverse rights.  Actual delivery of water rights will require approval from the Owl Creek Irrigation District and neighboring landowners and will likely require additional engineering, legal, or administrative work.  

The information provided here is gathered by the broker from sellers, owners, or various sources. While deemed reliable, neither the broker nor the owners offer any guarantee, warranty ,or representation regarding the accuracy of the data or descriptions. Prospective purchasers should independently investigate and verify the correctness and accuracy of all statements. All map boundaries are for visual aids only and should be verified by legal description and survey.

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Aerial view of lush green wetlands with a small pond, farmland, and arid hills in the background under a clear sky.
Aerial view of a lush green wetland with a reflective pond surrounded by fields and a hill in the background.
Aerial view of a harvested wheat field bordered by lush green trees and shrubs in a rural landscape.
Aerial view of golden wheat fields and green meadows with rolling hills under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of golden wheat fields and lush green wetlands with a small pond in a scenic rural valley landscape.
Aerial view of a lush green wetland landscape with small ponds surrounded by dense vegetation and rolling hills.
Aerial view of lush green farmland with a small pond, golden wheat fields, and rocky desert hills under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a shallow wetland pond with aquatic vegetation, surrounded by dry grasslands and rolling hills under a blue sky.
Aerial view of a serene pond surrounded by arid shrubland with green vegetation and mountain backdrop.
Aerial view of a heart-shaped pond surrounded by rocky terrain and shrubland in a vast rural landscape.
Aerial view of a shallow pond surrounded by dry grassland and green shrubs in a semi-arid valley landscape.
Aerial view of lush green valley farmland with a pond, sagebrush, and rolling hills under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a wetland landscape with small ponds, dry vegetation, and distant blue water under a clear sky.
Aerial view of a shallow pond with green algae surrounded by dry grassland vegetation.
Aerial view of cracked dry earth with sparse green vegetation and tree shadows on barren ground.
Lush green farmland with irrigation channels, trees, and a partly cloudy sky in a rural landscape.
Lush green wetlands with a reflective pond sit below rugged tan cliffs under a partly cloudy sky.
Shallow clear wetland pond surrounded by golden marsh grasses and rolling hills under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Lush green wetland marsh with a small pond, surrounded by sagebrush and rocky mountain cliffs under a blue sky.
Aerial view of a wetland area with sparse vegetation and a small pond in a wide open rural landscape.
A deer stands in tall green grass near shrubs and hills, captured by a Stealth trail camera on 06/30/26.
A buck deer stands tall in a lush green meadow captured by a Stealth Cam trail camera on a sunny day.
Trail camera photo of a white-tailed deer grazing in tall green grass on a sunny day in an open meadow.
A white-tailed deer stands in tall green grass on a sunny day, captured by a Stealth Cam trail camera in a rural field.
Two deer standing alert in tall green grass captured by Stealth Cam trail camera on June 24, 2026.
Two sandhill cranes stand tall in a lush green meadow, captured on a Stealth Cam trail camera on June 17.
A deer stands alert in a lush green meadow captured by a Stealth Cam trail camera on July 5, 2026.
Lush green farmland with golden fields, scattered trees, and mountain views under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Lush green marshland with sagebrush foreground and rolling hills under a dramatic sky in an arid landscape.
A young deer fawn partially hidden in tall green grass on a wild prairie, captured by a Stealth Cam trail camera.
A white-tailed deer stands alert in a lush green meadow captured by a Stealth Cam trail camera on July 4th.
Buck deer standing in tall green grass field captured on Stealth Cam trail camera on July 5th.
A young deer stands alert in a lush green meadow, captured by a Stealth Cam trail camera in natural habitat.
Vast rural landscape with dry grassland, golden wheat fields, green shrubs, and rolling hills under a cloudy sky.
Expansive rural landscape with sagebrush, green irrigated fields, and rolling hills under a cloudy sky.
Vast sagebrush prairie landscape with green fields and rolling hills under a cloudy sky in the American West.
A deer stands partially hidden in tall green grass on a sunny day, captured by a Stealth Cam trail camera.
Two deer stand partially hidden among tall green grass in a wild meadow, captured by a Stealth Cam trail camera.
A white-tailed deer stands among tall green marsh grasses in a field, captured by a Stealth Cam trail camera.
Lush green farmland contrasts with arid rocky cliffs and mountains under a partly cloudy sky in a desert valley.
Aerial view of lush green wetlands with a small pond, cottonwood trees, and mountain backdrop in a scenic rural valley.