High-Country Mountain Land at 8,800 Feet in the Heart of Utah's Backcountry
Ten acres at 8,800 feet of elevation inside the Ashley National Forest, positioned between Duchesne City and Price, Utah, for $84,900. If that combination does not immediately get your attention, consider what it means in practical terms: a double-digit acreage mountain property surrounded by national forest land, with panoramic views in every direction, open clearings for camping and future builds, and access to some of the best hunting, hiking, and ATV terrain in the state. Argyle Canyon Lot 1-2 is a rare find at this price, and the story behind the land makes it more interesting, not less.
The Land and Its Character
This property sits in an area shaped by past wildfire activity, and the result is a landscape that has genuine visual drama and ecological interest. Open clearings mix with scattered standing timber and thriving regrowth vegetation across rolling high-country terrain, creating a patchwork of open space and new growth that photographers and hunters both tend to find compelling. The clearings provide natural sites for camping, RV placement, or a future cabin footprint without requiring significant clearing work, and the rolling terrain gives the parcel depth and character that flat acreage simply cannot offer.
At 8,800 feet, the air is clean, the summers are cool, and the views stretch across surrounding peaks and valleys in every direction. This is not the kind of elevation you find on typical land listings in this price range, and the sense of altitude and openness it delivers is something you feel immediately on the property.
The lot measures approximately 330 feet by 1,320 feet, giving you a long, usable shape with meaningful depth into the mountain terrain. Dirt roads provide access for vehicles, ATVs, and recreational use, and the property is well suited for seasonal summer and fall use when access is at its best.
Ashley National Forest and the Surrounding Backcountry
Being positioned inside the Ashley National Forest is one of the defining characteristics of this parcel, and it is worth understanding what that means for daily use and long-term enjoyment. The Ashley encompasses over a million acres of northern Utah mountain terrain, including the southern slopes of the Uinta Mountains, river drainages, high-alpine lakes, and some of the most productive big game hunting habitat in the state. Owning a private parcel within this corridor means your land does not end at your property line. The surrounding national forest becomes an extension of your outdoor experience in every direction.
Elk and deer hunting in the Argyle Canyon area and the broader Duchesne County mountain zone is consistently strong, and the combination of private acreage and adjacent public land is exactly what serious hunters look for when evaluating a basecamp property. ATV and OHV trail access is abundant throughout the region, and the hiking opportunities at this elevation rival anything the Wasatch Front has to offer in terms of scenery and solitude.
Between Duchesne and Price
The location between Duchesne City and Price gives this property a useful dual access corridor depending on which direction you are coming from. Duchesne sits to the northeast with groceries, fuel, and Uinta Basin amenities, while Price to the southwest connects you to Carbon County services and the broader Highway 6 corridor. Neither city is a quick trip given the mountain terrain and seasonal road conditions, which buyers should factor into their planning, but both provide the supply base needed for extended stays at this elevation.
Property Highlights:
- 10.0 acres at approximately 8,800 feet elevation
- Located in the Ashley National Forest between Duchesne City and Price, Utah
- Lot dimensions approximately 330 feet by 1,320 feet
- Rolling terrain with open clearings, scattered timber, and thriving regrowth vegetation
- Panoramic views of surrounding peaks and valleys in every direction
- Seasonal access via dirt road; best suited for summer and fall use
- Open clearings ideal for camping, RV placement, or a future cabin site
- Surrounded by national forest land with unlimited recreation access
- Exceptional hunting, hiking, ATV riding, and backcountry exploration nearby
- No credit check financing available with down payments starting at just $1,000
- Owner financing available
Owner Financing Available
Mountains West Ranches offers flexible owner financing with no credit check required and down payments starting at just $1,000. Ten acres of Ashley National Forest-adjacent mountain land at this elevation does not come available at this price often, and the seasonal nature of access means motivated buyers act before the window closes. Land tours are available seven days a week. Call us to schedule your visit or get directions to the property.
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