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of the red shore
Homes, cabins and land within reach of the lake. Tell us what you want and hear about it first, or find out what your place is worth.
Why buy near the lake
- About 3,400 acres of trout water with public access to the high-water mark. [WGFD]
- Buffalo, its 1880 Occidental Hotel and Main Street are about 8 miles south. [Sources, 2]
- The Bighorns and the Cloud Peak Skyway start just west of Buffalo. [Travel Wyoming]
- Sheridan County Airport, with United Express to Denver, is about half an hour up I-90. [Sources, 2]
- A place here can earn when you are away: July is peak season for Buffalo short-term rentals. [AirROI]
How we help
Buyers
Tell us budget and must-haves. A broker sends matching homes, cabins and land near the lake as they come up.
Sellers
An opinion of value from a licensed broker who knows what lake-area places rent for, too.
Investors
Purchase and rental numbers side by side, and management by Wyo Stays if you want it handled.
Tell us what you're looking for
Three quick steps. A licensed broker follows up personally. No spam, no list selling.
Wyo Stays LLC, licensed Wyoming real estate brokerage #236100, 151 W Brundage St, Sheridan, WY 82801. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Prefer email? hello@visitlakedesmet.com
Lake property questions
Can you build a house right on Lake DeSmet?
Public access runs up to the high-water mark under the Game and Fish lease, and the county requires an application for docks and shoreline improvements. Every parcel is different, so check zoning, the county’s lake regulations and the deed before you fall in love with a lot.
Where do people buy near the lake?
Buffalo, about 8 miles south, for town services. Story and Banner, up against the Bighorns near Fort Phil Kearny. Rural parcels and ranch land in between. Sheridan, about 26 miles north, for the bigger town.
Can I rent a lake-area place out when I am not there?
Often, yes, but rules can differ inside city limits and in the county, and you will owe Wyoming lodging and sales tax on stays. Ask us to run the rental numbers and check the rules for a specific property.
Who will I be working with?
Wyo Stays LLC, a licensed Wyoming real estate brokerage in Sheridan. The same company can manage the place as a rental after you buy.
Shoreline and dock rules: [Johnson County]. Public access: [WGFD]. Lodging tax: [Sources, 2]