Morgan County, Utah Land For Sale (2 results)

Sheep Creek Canyon Ranch, sits in a private canyon at the confluence of the East Fork River and Sheep Creek with an impressive 7,195 deeded acres, located just an hour from Salt Lake City. Boasting over four miles of live water, 3,000 feet of elevation gain, panoramic views and excellent proximity to the acclaimed resorts of Park City, Snowbasin, Powder Mountain, and Wasatch Peaks Ranch Ski Resort. The Ranch offers privacy without being remote, natural beauty, and features a 6,537 square-foot luxury residence, a 2,640 square-foot speakeasy, equestrian facilities, and a backcountry tented camp, all designed and built with the highest level of craftsmanship, merged seamlessly with the latest in home technology. There are over a dozen world-class golf courses nearby, which adds to the four-season recreation. The East Fork is a tailwater river that runs through the ranch for over a mile and offers excellent fishing for rainbow and brown trout. This legacy ranch combines seclusion, world-class amenities, and year-round recreation in one of the Mountain Wests most coveted and easiest to access alpine landscapes. Luxury Living ~ Four Miles of Live Water ~ Boundless Recreation Welcome to Sheep Creek Canyon Rancha once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an extraordinary private ranch nestled at the confluence of the East Fork River and the majestic Sheep Creek drainage in the Wasatch Mountains near Morgan, Utah. With 7,195 deeded acres of mountain privacy, over four miles of live water resources, and a showpiece luxury residence designed for modern Western living, this is Utahs ultimate private sanctuary. This exquisite ranch offers exclusivity, privacy, incredible live water, top-tier recreation, and architectural excellencejust an hour from Salt Lake City and the famed ski resorts of the Wasatch Range, including Park City, Snowbasin, Powder Mountain, and the nearby Wasatch Peaks Ranch Ski Resort. Sheep Creek Canyon Ranch is a sanctuary for those who crave privacy, nature, and a sense of freedom. With meandering trout waters in a peaceful valley setting nestled against the beautiful mountain backdrop, the ranch captures the rugged elegance of the Rocky Mountains in Utah. The East Fork River, renowned for its exceptional rainbow and brown trout fishing, flows gently through the ranch, offering anglers serene waters amid a mature landscape filled with oaks, cottonwood, and birch trees. The incredible live water on the ranch is amplified by the exceptional, stunning topography, which includes over 3,000 feet of elevation gain. Whether you seek a family compound, equestrian retreat, summer adventure, hunting, fishing, or winter exhilaration, Sheep Creek Canyon Ranch delivers mountain living at its most refined in one of the most exclusive and accessible locations in the West. PHYSICAL AND OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION The ranch is located a couple of miles downstream from the regionally notable East Canyon Reservoir, which is the origin of the East Fork River that flows through the northern section of the ranch for over a mile. This tailwater is an excellent fishery and creates a stunning live water ribbon through the upper meadows that are home to a herd of horses and Scottish Highland cows. The East Fork River continues downstream, becoming a spectacular feature that accentuates the improvements and the canopy of mature trees, lush lawns, a trout pond, planting boxes, and water features, creating a remarkably refined yet serene escape. The tranquil river bottom experience sits at an elevation of about 5,300 feet, and the topography begins to change quickly as you drive the well-maintained road network that climbs into Sheep Creek Canyon. The highest peaks on the ranch are over 8,300 feet, which creates an impressive 3,000 feet of elevation gain in a dramatic, beautiful, and private backcountry experience that lives a world away from the luxury that has been created along the East Fork River. There are multiple Sheep Creek crossing points as you climb south and continue to gain elevation. There is a backcountry campsite along Sheep Creek that features a wall tent with a wood stove situated on a custom deck. The camp is complete with a solar shower, outhouse, fire pit, and a wood-fired hot tub to soak under a star-filled sky amongst the Utah wildlife. This backcountry camp is a true destination, creating an amazing seasonal escape or the perfect base for a hunting camp in the fall. As you continue climbing near the southern border of the ranch, the journey gets more dramatic, and the expansiveness of the Sheep Creek Canyon experience completely sets in. There are several prominent ridgelines, and the highest point on the ranch is mapped at 8,376 feet in elevation. The views of the Wasatch Range to the west, regionally significant Lewis Peak to the east, and Park City to the south are some of the most spectacular youll encounter anywhere in Utah. The massive stands of aspen trees, scrub oaks, birch trees, cottonwoods, and dense stands of fir trees provide an incredible and ever-changing palette of colors throughout the seasons. The road network offers access to the elevated eastern portion of the ranch, which sits at about 7,500 feet and exposes a stunning bench overlooking the East Canyon Reservoir and mountain peaks on the horizon in every direction.

Situated in a quiet section of Morgan County is East Canyon Ranch. Offerings of large ranch properties with guaranteed hunting rights in Utah are rare. This working cattle ranch is only a 55-minute drive from downtown Salt Lake City and is just 50 minutes from Park City. East Canyon Ranch is an ideal property for that individual or family seeking well-being through ownership of their own private sanctuary. The ranch encompasses 5,000 acres, mostly in Morgan County but a smaller portion of the ranch extends into neighboring Summit County. Upon entering the ranch, a visitor will encounter beautiful, open hillsides, host to grazing cattle and horses. 4 points of access off of East Canyon Road provide ingress and egress to two homesites on which a new owner has the option to build two mountain-style homes. The ranch elevation off of East Canyon begins at about 5,200 feet. Lower portions of the ranch include wide open pastures of native grasses interspersed with sage, cedars, and gamble oak. Heading east toward the upper reaches of the ranch, a visitor can explore numerous canyons through a well-maintained road system. These higher elevations, at around 7,800 feet, feature aspen groves & mountain shrubs and provide dramatic views of valleys below as well as the surrounding peaks of neighboring ski resorts. The perimeter of East Canyon Ranch is over 15 miles in length. The property is home to abundant wildlife, including wintering deer and elk herds. The entire ranch is accessible via a road system plus there are numerous game trails throughout the ranchs interior. The current owners have recently improved roads at the southern end of the ranch which borders thousands of acres of public land, including the 3,600-acre East Canyon Wildlife Management Area. Hunting Operations The ranch is a co-member of the 5S Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CWMU). Ownership of CWMUs is highly sought after in Utah. Currently, a hunting lease is in place that accommodates private hunts for United States military veterans and their families through the neighboring Warrior Rizen Foundation. The Buyer of East Canyon Ranch will be privy to buck deer or bull elk tags arranged through the hunting outfitter. Recreational Endeavors Miles of trails throughout East Canyon Ranch, combined with the condition and grades of those trails, provide incredible opportunities to mountain bike, hike, or trail run. The ranch can also be explored on horseback or ATV. A yurt complex exists at the highest ridgeline of the ranch for end of the journey overnight lodging or just a great place to entertain friends and family. Abundant populations of animals and birds provide a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers. The conservation easement allows for the placement of additional, temporary lodging facilities such as yurts and sheep camps. The property is well positioned near the increasingly popular ski areas of Snowbasin and Powder Mountain in addition to the Park City area resorts. East Canyon State Park nearby is set amid rugged hills and features fishing, boating, and swimming during the summer months. The next owner of East Canyon will benefit from a third-party grazing lease so as to not be burdened with running the day-to-day operations of a working cattle ranch. The ranch comfortably holds up to 100 grass-fed cow-calf pairs, which graze pastures and hillsides from April through October. In the fall, cows are moved off the ranch. Portions of the lower pasture are farmed for hay and used for late summer and fall grazing. There is adequate stock watering available through perfected water rights that will be conveyed to the next owner. The current owner has made significant improvements to the ranch and has introduced a progressive, regenerative approach to farming and ranching which minimizes impacts to valuable soil and water resources. The ranch manager will continue to make improvements with assistance and input from the next owner of the East Canyon Ranch. Additionally, an equestrian complex is located adjacent to the ranch where year-round boarding and training facilities are available to a new owner if so desired. This legacy offering so close to the Wasatch Front offers the opportunity to design and build two spectacular mountain homes, features panoramic valley and mountain views, and provides unlimited recreational options.