Property Description

Great creekfront property near the Strawberry Pinnacles in Fruitland, Utah. Red Creek meanders along portions of the west and south sides of the ranch near the home, which rests on 3.5 acres within this 640-acre property. A gazebo overlooking the creek provides an ideal setting for relaxing or fishing for Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout.

Red Creek flows north to south from Red Creek Reservoir toward the Strawberry River, which runs between Starvation and Strawberry Reservoirs. Improvements near the home include a shop, a lean-to, a shed, a pumphouse, and a covered party pavilion.

Across the paved road from this private oasis off Utah Highway 40 lies approximately 640 acres of mountain ground, featuring multiple secluded water sources that attract wildlife, along with a diverse and productive mix of native vegetation.

Game Management Area 17B/17C (Wasatch Mountains East) supports quality herds of elk, deer, and moose. Mule deer frequently move through the home site, Red Creek corridor, and surrounding property. Current owners have often hunted migrating cow elk just across the road.

Black-Bear, mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, and other furbearing animals are present in the area. Turkey hunting is also a popular and rewarding activity in the area. Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep are found throughout Utah’s northern and eastern mountain ranges, including the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains and areas near Flaming Gorge.

Property Attributes

• 640 acres
• Home with 2 bed/2 bath, large family room, kitchen, dining area, and wood-burning stove
• Cinderblock shop with car lift
• Cinderblock well pumphouse
• Shed attached to a lean-to and a shop
• Winding driveway with lodge-pole ranch entry and rail fencing
• Sprinkler irrigation
• Covered outdoor pavilion with fireplace
• Gazebo overlooking Red Creek

Hunting

• Game Management Area (GMA) 17B/17C – Wasatch Mountains East
• Shiras Moose (Utah state draw / once-in-a-lifetime tag) or potential purchase through participating CWMU programs
• Rocky Mountain Elk (Wapiti) bull and cow hunts
   - Located in the Currant Creek Landowner area for private-land cow elk tags
   - Bull elk landowner area (Wasatch Mountains)
• Mule Deer (recently 100% GS Draw Landowner Tag)
• Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo – Merriam subspecies)
   - Spring draw, youth hunts, over-the-counter opportunities from mid- to late May
   - Private-land fall season hunts
• Mountain Lion (available year-round, hunt method (with or without dogs) subject to unit regulations)
• Bobcat (fall tags available on a first-come, first-served basis through Utah Division of Wildlife Resources)
• Trapping (licensed and permitted)

Fishing

• Strawberry River, Duchesne River, Green River, Provo River, and Weber River are all renowned local Blue Ribbon fly-fishing destinations
• Strawberry Reservoir is a premier Blue Ribbon fishery with year-round access for fishing, boating, camping, and hiking
    – Managed to maintain populations of sterile rainbow trout, Bear Lake cutthroat trout, and kokanee salmon
    – Verify seasons and limits at wildlife.utah.gov

Location

• Northeastern Utah between Heber City & Duchesne, Utah.
• Strawberry Reservoir and Soldier Creek Dam are approximately 25 miles east of Heber City and 35 miles east of Park City via scenic Highway 40 over Daniels Summit
• Starvation Reservoir is located near Duchesne, Utah, approximately 15–20 miles away
• Nearby ski and recreation destinations include Deer Valley, Park City, Sundance, Heber City, Soldier Hollow, and Snowbasin (2002 Olympic Alpine Events), approximately 99 minutes away
• USA Olympic training facilities and Olympic Park activities are located nearby, including bobsledding, ziplining, alpine slides, tubing, and ropes courses
• Outdoor recreation includes world-class golf at Soldier Hollow’s two 18-hole courses, cross-country skiing from beginner to Olympic levels, and skijoring competitions
• Prominent alpine peaks include Mount Timpanogos (cave tours and bighorn sheep viewing) and Mount Nebo, the highest peak in the Wasatch Range at 11,928 feet
• Airports include Salt Lake International (approximately 90 minutes), Heber Valley (35 minutes), and Duchesne County Municipal Airport
• Nine Mile Canyon offers extensive recreation and is renowned for its Native American pictographs and petroglyphs
• Kings Peak (13,528 feet) in the Uinta National Forest, Flaming Gorge (approximately two hours), and Dinosaur National Monument (approximately one hour and fifty minutes) are all within regional reach
• Utah’s “Big Five” National Parks include Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands