Just minutes from Black Mountain Guest Ranch stands the majestic Wind River Mountain Range where you can enjoy fishing, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking and camping.

The Lander area is full of historical sites from South Pass City to the Wind River Indian Reservation.  From unspoiled wilderness to the Loop Road, you'll be surrounded by unparalleled beauty.

These mountains are home to a variety of wildlife including elk, deer, antelope, mountain lions, bighorn sheep, moose, eagles, and many others.

Let Black Mountain Guest Ranch be your gateway to mountain country and history!

"We had a wonderful family reunion! We loved this beautiful setting, the cozy home, the fireworks program at Dr. Bill's, the rodeo, and handcart trek. Thanks for a fun home base." P.S. "We loved sleeping where we could hear the stream and the wind in the trees.
 So fun to see the deer every night."  - Utah
 

Rainbow, brown, or an occasional cutthroat trout are usually willing to go for a wet or dry fly.

Catch and release only, please!

"We all had a wonderful time here - thanks!  The trout fishing was excellent, the deer were fun to watch, the hikes were impressive, and the night sky was amazing! "
Minnesota & Texas
 

"What a peaceful setting! The crystalline air, green pastures and all those birds were a treat for this weary New Yorker." - New York

	The Loop Road can be accessed on the Sinks Canyon Road from Lander or from Wyoming Highway 28 on South Pass.  Pack a picnic and a fishing pole and enjoy a day in the Wind River Mountains.
	Sinks Canyon is well worth the short drive.  As the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie, a rushing mountain river, flows out of the Wind River Mountains it passes through the canyon.  Halfway down the canyon the river abruptly turns into a large limestone cavern, and the crashing water "sinks" into fissures and cracks at the back of the cave.  The river goes underground for 1/4 mile until it emerges down canyon in a large calm pool called "The Rise" and then continues its course into the valley below.
	The backcountry wilderness areas south of Black Mountain Ranch are beyond description.  These unspoiled regions can leave you with memories you'll treasure forever.   The crisp mountain air, wildlife, lakes that reflect the majestic mountains and a nighttime sky with a million stars are the thrill of a lifetime!  This is "God's Country" where you can truly find yourself and find peace with the world.
	The Wind River Indian Reservation located five minutes north of Black Mountain Guest Ranch covers over two million acres.  Originally encompassing 44 million acres, land cessions have reduced it to the present size.  The Wind River Reservation is the third largest in the United States and is home to the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Nations; each of which has its own autonomous governing council.  A near-legendary figure in the history of the American West for her indispensable role on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Sacagawea may -- or may not -- be buried on the Reservation as she remains an enigma to historians seeking to trace her later life.
	The Oregon Trail 35 miles south of Black Mountain Guest Ranch had several major destinations, including Utah and California.  The first large emigration occurred in 1843 when over 1,000 people made the arduous 2,000 mile, six month trip.  In all, nearly 500,000 individuals followed this route across the continent.  The ruts of their wagons and the graves of those who died are still visible.  The last recorded wagon crossed South Pass in 1912.
	South Pass is the gentle ascent where the Oregon Trail crosses the Continental Divide, or "Uncle Sam's backbone" as the emigrants called it.  The first South Pass City was an 1850s stage and telegraph station where the trail made its final crossing of the Sweetwater River.  This site is now known as Burnt Ranch.

"What a wonderful discovery!  Black Mountain Guest Ranch is a fantasy come true - none of us want to leave!  We would love to have this visit become an annual event.  Many, many thanks for a perfect weekend." - Michigan

Your Hosts
Dan & Rosie Ratigan

or call 307-332-6442 for more information or reservations!


 

Black Mountain Guest Ranch

548 North Fork Rd
Lander, WY  82520