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  • Established

    mid-1900s. Guest ranch since 2016

  • Owner

    Bruce and Beth White

  • Manager

    Shawn Hogenmiller

  • Tel

    307-327-5284

  • Open

    Jun-Oct

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    $1,050 - $2,000

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    $1,050 - $2,000

  • Minimum Stay

    3 days

  • Maximum Guests

    12

  • Works with travel agents?

    No

  • Great For

    Action & adventure, Peace & quiet

  • Memberships

    Orvis, Beretta
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Part of the Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection, French Creek Sportsman's Club is a Beretta Trident and dual Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing and Wingshooting Lodge, located on 15,000 acres of sporting paradise on the legendary Sanger Ranch property, famous among the nation’s premier hunting and fishing grounds.

Good time to go

May-October

Children at the Lodge

Accommodations can be made for children as part of a property buyout.

History

In the mid-1900s, Chuck Sanger and his new bride Millie took residence at the French Creek Ranch, where they eventually opened a successful hunting and fishing lodge known to welcome guests from all over the world—from Wall Street “tycoons” to His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet.

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  • Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing

  • Types of water

    Rivers

  • Types of Fish

    Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout.

  • Fishing Experience Level

    Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced

  • Guided Fishing Included in rates

  • Unguided Fishing available

  • Fishing Instruction Included in rates

  • You can borrow

    Rods, Flies, Reels, Boots, Waders, Fishing Nets.

  • You can buy

    Hats.

  • Bring your own

    Rods, Flies, Reels, Boots, Hats, Waders, Fishing Nets.

The Setting

We are positioned at the headwaters of the North Platte River, which is fed by snowmelt from our neighboring Snowy Mountain Range and Sierra Madre Range. There’s a beauty to the North Platte that can’t be found anywhere else. It courses steadfastly through steep pine tree-covered canyons with dramatic rock formations, and anglers across the nation seeking a world-class fishing experience visit it for it’s incredibly healthy ecosystem.

The Fishing

Southern Wyoming has some of the most productive trout fisheries in the world, let alone the United States.This Blue Ribbon freestone fishery and its major tributaries offer float and wade fishing opportunities on some of the healthiest trout ecosystems in the world as it flows through a spectrum of stunning Wyoming landscapes. From steep rocky canyons to flat rolling sagebrush hills, and everything in between, even the most traveled anglers seldom get to experience such variety of landscape and fishing scenario within a small watershed. Prolific insect hatches throughout the year, thousands of trout per river mile—over 20 miles of private water across 30,000 acres of ranch land accessible by foot and boat— make this a destination fishery for any serious angler.

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  • Enjoy

    Gourmet, Ranch-style, Health oriented

  • Meals served

    family style, meals roll with days activities, everyone eats together, scheduled meals

  • Alcohol

    wine provided with dinner

  • Enjoy dining in

    nature settings, patio, dining room (casual attire), dining room (formal attire)

  • You'll definitely love

    ranch-raised beef, ranch garden, organic produce, locally grown produce, fresh daily desserts

  • Dietary restrictions catered for

    lactose intolerant, vegans, vegetarians, Gluten free

The Rocky Mountain setting in which we find ourselves is what influences each and every culinary masterpiece we set before our guests. We take a farm-to-table approach whenever possible, utilizing fresh and hearty regional fare, and the Ranch’s own Wagyu cattle, which are the cornerstone of the beef program.

Our artfully prepared menus are served with rustic preparation and upscale touches. These meals are complemented by a world-class selection of fine wines and our Brush Creek Ranch Crafted beers & spirits.

Guest Favourites

  • Tomahawk Steaks are a huge favorite of our guests staying at French Creek

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  • Address

    1016 COUNTY ROAD 660
    Saratoga
    Wyoming
    82331
    USA

  • Remote Location

    Yes

Nearest Town - Saratoga

Saratoga is situated 11 miles / 15 mins from the Ranch.

Facilities in Saratoga include: grocery store, post office, medical clinic, bank, atm, gas station, museum.

For shopping Saratoga offers: small hometown necessity shops, boutique shops.

Nearest Airports

Saratoga Jet Center, Saratoga

Distance

11 miles / 15 mins

Denver International, Denver International Airport

Distance

200 miles / 3 hours 30 mins

Airlines

Delta, United, American Airlines, Southwest

Laramie Regional Airport, Laramie

Distance

61 miles / 1 hour 15 mins

Airlines

United

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  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    $1,050 - $2,000

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    $1,050 - $2,000

  • Nightly Rates (non-rider)

    $1,050 - $2,000

  • Nightly Rates (nanny)

    $1,050 - $2,000

  • Minimum Stay

    3 days

  • Preferred Arrival Day

    Any day is fine

  • Preferred Departure Day

    Any day is fine

  • Style of accommodation

    Luxury 5-Star

  • Packages available

    3 night, 4 night, 5 night, 6 night, 1 week
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

French Creek Sportsmen's Club can cater for up to 12 guests. See below for details and indicative rates.

Cabin | Luxury Log Cabins

Rates (Per Person)*

$1,050 - $2,000
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

No minimum

Description

Whether solo or with a group, at any given time, a maximum of 12 guests will have exclusive access to the ultra-secluded Sportsman’s Club with four private luxury log cabins and “man cave’” Clubhouse perched on French Creek, enjoying access to its breathtaking environment and to the notable sporting experiences it affords in the American West. Single parties of six (6) or more have “buyout” exclusivity of the property.

Rooms

4

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Booking Policy

COVID-19 Deposit and Cancellation Policy

· To confirm your reservation, we ask for a 50% deposit of your total reservation amount.

· The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival (we will process the card on file unless informed to use a different card – please allow for one week lead time and we will send you an updated credit card authorization form)

Cancelling 61+ days prior your arrival

If COVID-19 travel restrictions make traveling to the ranch illegal or impossible, your deposits will be refunded in full.

If you must cancel for any reason other than COVID-19 you may postpone your reservation thru 2021 or cancel and we will retain 10% transaction fee (credit card fees)

If we are able to resell your accommodations we will refund the amount we were able to obtain less a 10% transaction fee (credit card fees)

Cancelling 30 - 60 days prior to your arrival

If COVID-19 travel restrictions make traveling to the ranch illegal or impossible, your deposits will be refunded in full.

If you must cancel for any reason other than COVID-19 you may postpone your reservation thru 2021 or forfeit your deposit in full.

If we are able to resell your accommodations we will refund the amount we were able to obtain less a 10% transaction fee (credit card fees)

Cancelling fewer than 30 days prior to your arrival

If you must cancel for any reason (other than government shutdown) you may postpone your reservation thru 2021 or forfeit your deposit in full.

If we are able to resell your accommodations we will refund the amount we were able to obtain less a 10% transaction fee (credit card fees)

Included in your stay

meals, activities, lodging

Extras

Tax

6% Sales Tax 2% County Occupancy Tax 3% State Lodging Tax

Gratuity

15% Ranch Fee (Gratuity) as our ranch has a no tipping policy unless you are doing an a la carte experience or selecting from our enhanced menu offerings.

Massage

Full Service Spa treatments available upon request

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  • Communications

    Wireless Internet/Wifi.

  • Cell Networks

    AT&T.

Onsite

Shopping

Onsite mercantile with a small selection of techware and hats.

Outdoor Activities

Shooting - trap / clays, Shooting - wing

Water based Activities

river floating

Spa

relaxation massage, deep tissue massage

Highs

  • Located on the historic Sanger Ranch, French Creek Sportsmen’s Club offers guests access to the nation’s premier hunting and fishing grounds.
  • You will enjoy the height of all-inclusive ultra-luxury as it is a part of the famous Ultra Ranch, Brush Creek Ranch
  • It's an angler's dream come true! The North Platte River watershed is revered as one of the most iconic fly fishing destinations in North America, as well as the world. Flowing through expansive canyons and sloping valleys, its tributaries, including Brush Creek, French Creek and the Encampment River, offer over 20 miles of pristine, exclusive private water access by way of rafts, drift boats, or wading.
  • Fishing here is always good. With such a variety of fisheries and drastic changes in elevation, you can always find a productive spot somewhere at any given time of the year, if you know where to look. That being said, there are several windows of time throughout the season that can be particularly good on the water.
  • It's the 'home' of trout fishing, with Rainbow and Brown being the most common. Occasionally you'll get lucky and hook Brook or Cutthroat. If you're lucky, you could bring home a 'trophy trout' of over two feet long!

Lows

  • If you're looking to fish for a variety of species, be aware that French Creek only fish for Trout.

Visitor Reviews

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Best Vacation Out West!

From rolling mountains to breathtaking views down winding rivers, there is no better experience than French Creek. The staff goes above and beyond and makes it truly feel like home. All the activities such as fishing and hunting are second class to none. If you are wanting to travel out west, this is by far the place to go! The food, cooked by Chef Brie was out of this world and by the end of the week we all wanted to take her home with us. After talking with Grant many times, he made sure that our family vacation was one we would never forget. We plan on going back again soon because of the awesome experience that we had! It was one for the books

5 stars

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