Strawberry Willow Creek Mtn Ranch
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 mul...
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
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Research Parcel InformationDirections
Traveling eastbound on Hwy 40 from Heber City, Utah toward Duchesne, Utah, turn right at Soldier Creek (Road A). Follow Road A and turn right onto Soldier Creek Dam Road, which transitions to Forest Service Road #090. Continue to the corrals on the left-hand side of the road at the Y-intersection (Ridgeline Snowmobile Marked Trail). Take the left fork at the Y and follow the road to the locked gate.
Showings by appointment only. Private property. No trespassing.