Land for Sale in Centennial, Wyoming

Mountain Meadow Cabins is a rare and secluded property nestled in the Snowy Range Mountains of the Medicine Bow National Forest, eight miles west of quaint Centennial, WY. The 19-acre site, with nine classic log cabins, secured by a long-term NFS permit, allows personal or commercial use. As a renowned destination for outdoor adventure, this opportunity comes once in a lifetime for the outdoor enthusiast with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Land

Surrounded by lodgepole pine forest, the rolling grass and lush wildflower meadow is set at 10,200-foot elevation. A short gravel road leads visitors to a cabin of choice. Beyond the open meadow, thousands of acres of Medicine National Forest await exploration.

Improvements

There are nine quintessential log cabins built between 1950 and 1990: four small, two medium and three large accommodating approximately forty guests. The cozy small cabins feature one double bed and one twin bed, perfect for two. The medium cabins with two double beds and one twin bed, are ideal for groups of four/five. For larger groups, two cabins offer two separate rooms with three double beds and one single bed. The small cabins have original wood floors while the medium and large are carpeted, preferred for winter.

Each cabin has electricity, updated kitchens with propane stoves and ovens, refrigerators, sinks and cooking equipment, and updated bathrooms including showers. The property will be sold fully furnished with beds, bedding, nightstands, tables, chairs, barbecue grills, picnic tables, fire pits and more.

For operations, there is a 3,200 sf 40x 80 metal building on slab with an oversized roll-up door providing a front office, storage, garage, and shop space. This building has been used to check-in visitors, store high-profile vehicles, snowmobiles, equipment and camp supplies. It is conveniently adjacent to the horse corral and tack shed.

The property has a single well that serves all cabins. Three propane tanks totaling 4,000 gallons are distributed across the property. Propane stoves or wall units heat the cabins and water heaters. The site has five separate septic systems. All structures have metal roofs minimizing ongoing maintenance. Current ownership utilizes Starlink for internet access.

Recreation

The Snowy Mountain Range in the Medicine Bow National Forest is one of Wyoming's most sought out and well-known outdoor destinations. Medicine Bow Peak's eastern facing 12,000 ft granite wall is the signature landmark with three crystal-clear alpine lakes below.

Wherever your passion lies, there is an incredible amount of outdoor activities within minutes; hiking forested trails, conquering mountain summits, technical mountain biking, high-altitude road biking, hidden-lake trout fishing, rippling fly-fishing floats, recreational boating, challenging rock climbing, open-range horseback riding, extreme kayaking, meandering canoeing, cold plunges and sun drip-drying, unending off-road ATV and side by side trailing, scenic autumn aspen drives, hidden camping spots, perfect campfire smores, full moons and bright stars, billowing clouds, fast moving storms, peeking sunrises and golden sunsets.

Winter brings snowmobiling and snow bikes, downhill powder and silent cross-country skiing, work-out snowshoeing, crystal clear ice fishing, lake ice skating and pick-up hockey games. For the sportsman, whitetail and mule deer, herds of elk, solitaire moose, sprinting antelope are plentiful. Soaring bald eagles and hawks are frequently sighted, capturing small game.

General Operations

Mountain Meadow Cabins has successfully operated by current ownership for 28 years with a growing and returning client base. Summer and autumn months see a steady stream of visitors from June through September, while winter season largely begins in December continuing through March/April depending on snowpack. During winter months until Memorial Day, Highway 130 is closed a mile east of the Cabins with access is via snowmobile and snow cat only. The snow cat is available for a full priced offer. The spring has fewer visitors and is an opportune time for maintenance and new projects. All operational assets are included in the sale including trademark name, website, bookings and deposits. Financial information will be provided for pre-qualified buyers subject to an executed NDA.

The opportunity to continue and expand a year-round cabin rental business is perfect for the outdoors-oriented entrepreneur who wants their own business, believes in their vision and can create an authentic and lasting destination for years to come.

Region & Climate

Rising from Centennial, the Mountain Meadow Cabins sit at an elevation of 10,200 feet, The Cabins enjoy southern Wyoming's complimentary four seasons. Spring rains bring green grasses and new wildlife, sunny summer days are cooled by dark star-filled skies, crisp fall mornings and long days are ideal for fly fishing, and snow blanketed winter days are a chance to snowshoe or catch up on a favorite book. The Cabins are conveniently located to catch a Wyoming Cowboy fall football game, the Laramie Jubilee Days rodeo, or a quick trip to the Snowy Range Ski area and snowmobiling in the Medicine Bow Mountains.

Location

The Cabins are 8 miles west of Centennial, 45 miles east of Saratoga and Encampment, 38 miles west of Laramie, home of the University of Wyoming, and 1.5 hours to Cheyenne or Fort Collins, Colorado. Laramie Regional Airport is west of Laramie and Denver International Airport (DEN) is 3 hours south. Snowy Range Ski Area is a short 3 miles away!

Under special use permit from the USDA Forest Service