About Us

A 3,015-acre water and wildlife paradise southeast of Saratoga in Carbon County Wyoming,
is the unique working cattle ranch known as The Flying Diamond. 
This scenic ranch offers the very best for those who love the great outdoors and all it has to offer.       

You don't need to be an expert to realize that the fly-fishing on the Nationally Known
Blue Ribbon Encampment river is the best in the country.

Nearly two miles of private fly-fishing for populations of Brown, Rainbow and Cutthroat is excellent per mile. 
The average trout is 12" to 16" and the larger trout are in the 16" to 26" range. 
Guide service is available for float trips and wade fishing, so the big one never gets away.

You might decide that the view is best from the top of your horse.

We offer horseback riding for riders of different abilities. 
The area around the ranch offers every variety of ride experience. 
We boast the largest bald eagle reserve in the valley. 
Imagine a photo opportunity at sunset on your horse and able to get as close
as twenty feet to capture a glimpse of one of our many eagle families. 
Soft, gently rolling meadows to more challenging trails through Baggott rocks to view the Sierra Madres,
only to end up in a flowering meadow to lunch on the banks of the river. 

Antelope and deer herds crowd the entrance to the Flying Diamond Ranch. 
Elk are often sighted traveling through the Ranch. 
Hunting is available in September with abundant white-tailed and mule deer,
quail, dove, turkey, duck and other indigenous game. 
Experienced bird dogs will bring their guide to make your day one for the books.

For accomodations, we offer two authentic Sioux tee-pees
which in every respect bring to the 21st century a "Living Artifact." 

The White Buffalo

and Running Horse

Tee-Pees will sleep up to ten adults, complete with a refrigerator and outdoor grill. 
With a warm fire glowing in the middle of the tee-pee, dancing patterns emerge on the tee-pee wall
 and you experience some of the inspirations in their extraordinarily beautiful art forms. 
Being only ten yards from your front door to the Encampment River,
will be one of the best fishing sections of the river. 

We also offer a newly remodeled Bed and Breakfast.

Up the winding staircase are three bedrooms and a full bath, each with its own unique decor. 
Our large country kitchen will serve you a ranch style breakfast in our indoor or outdoor patio. 
Snacks and drinks are available throughout the day. 
In the evening, you can enjoy our front patio and share experiences whether true or enhanced,
with fellow guests; or you can put together the perfect assortment of flies for the next day. 
You might consider indulging in a home-made pie and a hot cup of coffee. 
Playing cards or reading a favorite book in your rocking chair is also available. 
Other activities for the family include horseshoes, archery, volleyball, pinball, air-hockey
and of course T.V., if you need it. 

Year round activities include hiking, bike riding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snow shoeing
and a hot springs pool in Saratoga open all year.
 

So, if you setting your sights on a unique and private Western vacation, give us a call. 
Our small number of guests preserves the warmth and intimacy of the Flying Diamond Ranch. 
Fly in at Saratoga's public airfield which has large jet capabilities or drive on in,
but please come visit the Ranch, we'd love to meet you.