Rising from 6,400 to 9,800 feet at the summit of Bruin Point, the terrain supports diverse habitats including sagebrush, juniper, pinion, and pine at lower elevations, and Douglas fir and aspen in the higher country. This variation attracts a wide range of wildlife and enhances the property’s scenic and ecological value.

Located about 140 miles southeast of Salt Lake City near Price, Utah, the ranch is close to major recreational and cultural attractions, including the San Rafael Swell, Goblin Valley State Park, and both Huntington and Millsite State Parks. The region also holds historical significance, with nearby dinosaur excavation sites, museums, Native American rock art, and old mining towns.

In addition to its recreational value, East Carbon Ranch can support 100300 cow-calf pairs during the summer grazing season. Multiple eligible building sites near county roads offer access to municipal power, making future development or lodging additions feasible. Private gated access ensures security and exclusivity across most of the property.

The entire ranch lies within a designated Economic Opportunity Zone, offering possible tax incentives for qualifying investments. The property also offers strong potential for conservation easements, aligning income opportunities with environmental stewardship.

East Carbon Ranch is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a vast, ecologically rich landscape that offers income, adventure, and long-term value in the heart of Utah’s wild country.

Hunting

Patmos Ridge CWMU (Contact agent for specific details)

The current owners have not personally hunted the ranch in more than 12 years. All harvest images provided are courtesy of the CWMU manager, who has coordinated charity-sponsored hunts on the property in recent seasons.

Historic Permits Issued:

Bull Elk 59 total

Mule Deer Buck 7 total

The ranch borders thousands of acres of private ranchland and state land that are home to numerous elk and deer.

Other game species: Mountain lion, black bear, and various small game, including grouse.

Elk: Elk use this area from archery (rutting activity) through late rifle seasons, seeking food and shelter. The ranch’s habitat provides a sanctuary with bedding cover, food, and water. Open meadows mixed with pine and aspen make it well-suited for both archery and rifle hunting.

5 Bull Tags (2024)

Season: September 1 October 31

Mule Deer: This property has a quality resident and migratory mule deer density. It attracts a good population of does during the rut (November), and bucks frequent the property in search of them. The area is known for quality caliber bucks, with many scoring 180+ over the years.

7 Buck Tags (2024)

Season: September 11 November 10

Black Bear: The property offers excellent habitat, and several large color-phase bears are harvested each season.

OTC Bear Tags

Fishing

Green River 50 miles

Strawberry Reservoir 130 miles

Lake Powell 170 miles

Recreation

Thousands of local BLM acres with high desert and rugged canyons to explore

World-class skiing, snowboarding, and summer activities in the Salt Lake City area

Hundreds of miles of public access trails for horseback adventures

Dinosaur sites, museums, Native American petroglyphs in Nine Mile Canyon, mining and railroad history, and ghost towns

Land

Sage, juniper, pinion, pine, mahogany, aspen, and Douglas fir

Elevations from 6,400’ to 9,800’

Borders State, BLM, and private lands

3 seasonal ponds

Location

Price, UT (24 miles): Hotels, fuel, hardware, grocery, restaurants

Salt Lake City, UT (145 miles): Fine dining, hotels, airport, winter sports

Grand Junction, CO (150 miles): Hotels, Sam’s Club, restaurants, regional airport

Moab, UT (100 miles): Arches National Park, hiking, rafting, overland adventures

Lake Powell (170 miles): Boating and fishing