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Horse Properties for Sale in Clawson, Utah
Clawson sits in Emery County between Castle Dale and Ferron, a small farming community of roughly 150 people built around irrigated pasture, hay ground, and the kind of wide-open Castle Valley terrain that has supported livestock for generations. Properties here typically run from one acre up to 40+ acres, most with established water shares through the Cottonwood Creek or Huntington-Cleveland irrigation systems — and those shares are the single biggest reason horse owners look at this area. Pasture that you can actually flood-irrigate beats dry lot every time, and unlike the Wasatch Front, you can still buy acreage with water in Clawson for a fraction of what the same setup costs in Heber or Morgan County.
The trade-off is location. Clawson is about 2.5 hours south of Salt Lake City on Highway 10, with the nearest full-service vet, feed store, and tack supply in Castle Dale or Price. Winters bring real cold (single digits at night is common in January) but far less snow than the mountains, so turnout stays workable most of the year. Summers are dry and warm, ideal for putting up your own hay. Buyers shopping Clawson are usually serious horse people — small breeders, ropers, trail riders heading to the San Rafael Swell — not hobbyists wanting a pony in the backyard. Inventory is thin and properties move quietly, often by word of mouth, so when something hits the MLS it's worth a close look. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently available.
February 2026 · Clawson market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Clawson right now.
Median sale
$359,000
1 closed in February 2026
Median DOM
156 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
99.7%
of final list price
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Common questions
About horse properties in Clawson.
How much acreage do horse properties in Clawson typically include? ▾
Most listings fall in the 1-to-10 acre range, with occasional larger parcels of 20 to 40+ acres when ranchers split off pieces. Because lot lines often follow old irrigation ditches and field boundaries, parcel shapes can be irregular — pay attention to how much is actually fenced and usable pasture versus road frontage or ditch easement.
Do Clawson horse properties come with irrigation water? ▾
Many do, and it's the detail that matters most. Water shares typically come through Cottonwood Creek Consolidated Irrigation or the Huntington-Cleveland system, and they transfer with the deed when properly listed. Always confirm the exact share count, the delivery schedule, and whether the property has a working headgate before writing an offer.
What does it cost to buy a horse property in Clawson compared to northern Utah? ▾
Small acreage with a modest home and water shares often lists in the $300K-$550K range, with larger ranch setups going higher. The same package in Heber Valley or Morgan County would commonly run two to four times that. The savings reflect the distance from the Wasatch Front, not the quality of the ground.
Are there zoning or animal-count restrictions in Emery County? ▾
Emery County zoning is agriculture-friendly and most of Clawson is zoned for ag use, meaning horses, cattle, and other livestock are permitted by right on appropriately sized parcels. There are no tight animal-unit caps on true ag-zoned land, but setbacks for structures and manure management still apply. Verify zoning with the county before closing.
Where do Clawson horse owners ride? ▾
The San Rafael Swell is roughly 30 to 45 minutes east, with hundreds of miles of BLM trails, slot canyons, and open desert riding. Closer in, the foothills above Ferron and Castle Dale offer shorter day rides, and Joe's Valley to the west has higher-elevation summer terrain. Most owners trailer out rather than ride from the property.
What should I budget for hay and feed in this area? ▾
Clawson is in hay country — local growers put up grass and alfalfa within a few miles of town, so feed costs are noticeably lower than along the Wasatch Front. Many property owners produce enough hay from their own irrigated pasture to cover one or two horses, which is part of the appeal of buying with water shares attached.