Property Description
Stillwater on Rock Creek is a rare mountain in-holding tucked along the scenic banks of Rock Creek in Utah’s renowned Rock Creek Basin. Set on the valley floor with lush meadows, mature aspens, pines, and willow-lined riparian corridors, this property offers an exceptional blend of alpine beauty, live water, and direct access to endless recreation. Rock Creek traverses through the ranch, while a private lake serves as a unique centerpiece.
Land
The ranch consists of flat valley-floor ground with lush grasses spread throughout the meadows, creating an attractive landscape. Mature stands of aspen and pine provide shade and privacy, while dense willows line the riparian corridor of Rock Creek and the shoreline of the private lake, creating excellent habitat for wildlife and enhancing the property’s natural beauty.
Rock Creek is a well-known trout fishery, offering quality fishing opportunities directly on the property. In addition, the ranch carries valuable water rights for fish culture, adding a unique and desirable component rarely found on properties of this size. The combination of live water, a private lake, and healthy riparian habitat makes this ranch highly functional for both recreation and wildlife.
Bordering Ashley National Forest on three sides, the property provides direct access to an expansive recreational landscape filled with endless opportunities. Nearby attractions include Upper Stillwater Reservoir, Moon Lake, and the Lower Stillwater Ponds, all known for excellent fishing and recreation opportunities. Multiple trailheads from the Rock Creek Basin lead deep into the High Uintas Wilderness, crossing through Kings Creek, over Deadhorse Pass, and connecting to countless alpine lakes, streams, and high-country destinations. In addition to its fishing and trail access, the ranch is located within Utah’s highly regarded Yellowstone Unit, known for exceptional big game hunting. Elk and deer hunting in the area is superb, with Rock Creek and the Uinta Mountains providing some of the best high-country habitat in the state. The combination of thick timber, open meadows, riparian corridors, and vast public land creates ideal conditions for healthy wildlife populations and outstanding hunting opportunities. Whether it’s fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, off-roading, or simply exploring the surrounding wilderness, recreation truly abounds on and around Stillwater on Rock Creek.
Location
Stillwater on Rock Creek offers easy access and paved road frontage along Rock Creek Road, making it both convenient and highly accessible while still being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Rock Creek Basin.
Duchesne is approximately 45 minutes away and provides essential amenities including grocery stores, fuel, local dining, hardware stores, and healthcare services.
Roosevelt is roughly 1 hour away and offers expanded shopping, restaurants, medical services, and additional supply stores.
Vernal is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes away, serving as the largest nearby hub with major grocery stores, hotels, restaurants, and regional medical facilities.
Salt Lake City is about 2 hours and 30 minutes away, providing international airport access, major retail centers, and all amenity conveniences.