(TBD), Heber City, UT 84032 - Wasatch County

Incredible mountain ranch with commanding views overlooking Soldier Creek Reservoir, Willow Creek, and Strawberry Reservoir. Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, and Shiras moose are the hallmark species of this expansive alpine property in northeast Utah.

The ranch encompasses approximately 3,055 deeded acres of deep pine and aspen forest with dramatic elevation changes and extensive canyon systems. Willow Creek winds through the canyon bottom before continuing toward the adjacent Ashley National Forest, enhancing both wildlife habitat and scenic value. Located approximately 45 minutes to one hour from Heber City, Park City, Sundance, and Deer Valley, the property offers convenient access to Utah’s premier recreation and ski destinations while maintaining a remote, private setting.

The ranch is an active participant in the Utah Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CWMU) Program for elk and mule deer and supports hunting opportunities for Shiras moose, Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, black bear, mountain lion, and additional species. Strawberry Reservoir provides year-round recreational access, including fishing, boating, camping, hiking, ice fishing, and snowmobiling, making the ranch a true four-season property.

There are multiple potential homesites throughout the ranch offering commanding reservoir and canyon views, subject to county approval.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-elevation mountain ranch of this quality, size, and recreational diversity.

Property Attributes

3,055 deeded acres

Two natural springs

Two off-grid hunting cabins

Panoramic views of Strawberry Reservoir, Soldier Creek Reservoir, and Willow Creek

Game Management Area: GMA 17b/17c Wasatch Mountains, East

Active CWMU participant

Wapiti (elk): ~330"

Mule deer: ~150"

Year-round access

Summer: vehicle, 4x4, or UTV

Winter: chains, snowmobile, tracked vehicles, snowshoe, or cross-country skis

Hunting for Shiras moose, black bear, mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, fox, wild turkey, and licensed trapping

Ashley National Forest access

Uinta National Forest access

Adjacent State Wildlife Management Area

Camping and developed campsites

Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing

Fenced cattle grazing and summer range

Water

Two water rights and two natural springs

Water Right 43-9898: 0.29796 CFS (35 acre-feet)

Water Right 43-11658: 0.767 CFS (90 acre-feet)

Water Right 43-1300: Sections 28, 29, 32, 33

Group #214795

1,015 ELUs (group total)

Multiple flowing springs across the ranch

Improvements

Cabins

The ranch includes two established off-grid hunting cabins, strategically located for seasonal hunting and ranch operations.

Main Hunting CabinApproximately 1,100 square feet, equipped with two wood-burning stoves, propane service, and a 500-gallon propane tank. The cabin provides sleeping accommodations, a basic cooking area, and wood/propane heat suitable for extended hunting stays. Seasonal water is supplied from nearby springs, and multiple outhouses serve the cabin area. Historically used as a seasonal hunting and ranch-use cabin.

Secondary Hunting CabinA more primitive off-grid cabin used as a satellite camp during hunting season. Includes basic shelter, a wood-burning stove, and sleeping accommodations for short-term stays.

Both cabins are seasonal-use hunting cabins consistent with large Western ranches and provide functional base camps while preserving the property’s unspoiled alpine character.

Additional Improvements

Barbed-wire fencing for cattle grazing

Corrals

12’ x 24’ storage shed (approximate)

Developed and undeveloped internal ranch road system

Multiple designated campsites

Fuel storage tank

Fenced hay area

Beehive areas

Hunting

Game Management Area: GMA 17b/17c Wasatch Mountains, East

Active participant in the CWMU Program

Double R Ranch CWMU

Approximately 13,300 acres (partnered with adjacent landowner)

Private hunting for 4 bull elk and 8 mule deer hunts

Additional CWMU acreage (13,300 total CWMU acres) and state-draw tags available in March

Shiras moose: Utah state draw (once-in-a-lifetime) or purchase from participating moose CWMU

Rocky Mountain elk (bull and cow hunts)

Mule deer

Wild turkey (Merriam’s subspecies): spring draw, youth hunt, OTC May and fall seasons, and private land fall hunts

Mountain lion: year-round, subject to regulations

Bobcat: tags available in October, first-come, first-served

Licensed and permitted trapping

Fishing

Willow Creek flows above ground from spring through fall before going underground

Nearby Blue Ribbon fisheries include Strawberry Reservoir, Strawberry River, Duchesne River, Green River, Provo River, and Weber River

Strawberry Reservoir supports populations of sterile rainbow trout, Bear Lake cutthroat trout, and kokanee salmon with year-round access

Location

Northeast Utah

Strawberry Reservoir and Soldier Creek Dam approximately 25 miles east of Heber City and 35 miles east of Park City

Nearby recreation and ski areas: Deer Valley, Park City, Sundance, Heber City, Soldier Hollow, and Snowbasin (2002 Olympic alpine events)

Olympic training facilities, Olympic Park, golf, and cross-country skiing nearby

Approximately 90 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport

35 minutes from Heber Valley Airport

Duchesne County Municipal Airport nearby

9-Mile Canyon historic region with Native American pictographs

Kings Peak (13,528’), the tallest mountain in Utah, located in the Uinta Mountains

Approximately 2 hours to Flaming Gorge via Vernal

Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes to Dinosaur National Monument

Access to Utah’s Big Five National Parks within a day’s drive