Pitchfork Ranch

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Pitchfork Ranch – A Legacy of the American West

Set beneath the towering Absaroka Mountains near Meeteetse, Wyoming, the Pitchfork Ranch is one of the most historic and iconic working ranches in the Rocky Mountain West. Founded in 1878 by Otto Franc von Lichtenstein, the ranch spans ±96,115 acres of deeded, leased, and permitted lands and remains a fully operational cattle enterprise supporting 1,300 head of cattle.

The Pitchfork’s renown reaches far beyond its fences. In the early 20th century, Charles Belden’s evocative photography of ranch life brought national attention to the property through features in Life and National Geographic. Decades later, the ranch became the setting for Marlboro’s iconic cowboy campaigns. Today, the same rugged terrain, historic barns, and sweeping vistas remain—untouched and timeless.

With over six miles of private Greybull River frontage and additional mountain tributaries, the ranch offers one of Wyoming’s finest native trout fisheries for Yellowstone cutthroat. It also lies within critical winter range for the famed Cody Elk Herd, offering landowner-eligible big game tags across multiple trophy units.

Anchored by historic architecture and modern infrastructure, the Pitchfork blends functionality with unmatched heritage. Its Stone House, original barns, and cultural history reflect a continuity of place that few properties can match.

The Pitchfork Ranch is more than a ranch—it’s a living emblem of the American West, ready to be carried forward by its next steward.

• Founded in 1878; one of the most historic ranches in the American West
• ±96,115 total acres with 1,300 head cattle operation and full infrastructure
• Located in critical winter range of the Cody Elk Herd with trophy hunting units
• 6+ miles of private Greybull River fishing for native Yellowstone cutthroat trout
• Site of Charles Belden’s photography and Marlboro Man campaigns
• 45 minutes to Cody Regional Airport with panoramic Absaroka views