X Ring Ranch is a 4th Generation working cattle ranch located where the Thunder Basin National Grasslands rises up into the western edge of the Black Hills in Wyoming.

The ranch land provides beautiful views of the Black Hills and contains a rich history of Native American trails.

No hunting at this time.

Covering nearly 10,000 acres of rolling hills and wide-open prairie in Weston County, X Ring Ranch sits just outside the town of Upton, Wyoming, and offers big counrty to roam, ride, and reconnect with the land. 

We do have a cabin available for overnight stays, in addition to camping and RV access.

About the Ranch:

The ranch began in 1914 when Henry P. and Clara Martens homesteaded on convergence of Beaver Creek and Soda Creek 5 miles south of present-day Upton, WY. Through the early years of the homesteading, many families came and went trying to make their fortune as ranchers or farmers. However, for most, it was a failed attempt and as families vacated and sold their homesteads, the Martens were able to acquire more land. In 1948, sons H. Lee and Jack leased the place from their father and bought cattle from him. Over time, H. Lee (wife Thelma Slagle) would purchase the entirety of the ranch from brother Jack and continue to operate the ranch. Around 1980, son James E. Martens and wife Kathy purchased the ranch from H. Lee and are the current owners of a majority of the ranch. Daughter Judy (Martens) and husband Don Bartels own the property known as the Cordingly Place.

Currently, the ranch is leased and operated by my family.