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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Duchesne, Utah
Duchesne sits in the Uinta Basin about two hours east of Salt Lake City, where US-40 splits toward Vernal and the high Uintas open up to the north. The vacation-rental case here is built on outdoor recreation, not resort tourism: Starvation Reservoir is ten minutes from town, Strawberry Reservoir is a half-hour west, and the Uinta Mountains hold the largest concentration of high-alpine lakes in Utah. That brings a steady rotation of anglers, hunters during the fall rifle and archery seasons, ATV and snowmobile riders, and families chasing summer boating weather. Median home prices in Duchesne County still run well below the Wasatch Front, which keeps the entry point for an income property accessible compared to Heber or Kamas.
Rental-ready properties in this market tend to fall into a few buckets: cabin-style homes on acreage along the Strawberry River corridor, lake-adjacent houses near Starvation State Park, and in-town single-family homes in Duchesne or nearby Roosevelt that work as base camps for guests who trailer in boats and side-by-sides. Detached garages, RV parking, and well-and-septic setups are common, so factor those into your inspection plan. Short-term rental rules vary between the county and incorporated cities, so verify zoning before writing an offer if nightly rental income is part of your underwriting. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · Duchesne market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Duchesne right now.
Median sale
$283,500
2 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
11 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
28
active + pending
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Duchesne.
Does Duchesne County allow short-term rentals? ▾
Duchesne County generally permits short-term rentals in unincorporated areas, though rules vary inside city limits of Duchesne, Roosevelt, and Myton. Properties near Starvation Reservoir and on the Strawberry River corridor have historically been the most common STR locations. Buyers should confirm current zoning and any nightly-rental permit requirements with the county planning office before closing.
What kind of guests rent vacation properties in Duchesne? ▾
The guest mix is heavily outdoor-recreation driven: anglers headed to Strawberry Reservoir and the Green River, hunters during deer and elk seasons, ATV and snowmobile riders using the Uinta trail systems, and families boating at Starvation. Fall hunting weeks and summer reservoir weekends drive the strongest nightly rates.
How does seasonality affect rental income here? ▾
Income is seasonal, not year-round like Park City. Expect strong bookings from late May through October, a sharp spike during October rifle hunts, and a quieter winter unless the property is set up for snowmobilers or ice fishers. Underwriting on 7-8 strong months rather than 12 is more realistic.
Are cabins or single-family homes better for STR use in Duchesne? ▾
Both work, but log cabins and rustic-style homes within 20 minutes of Starvation Reservoir or the Uinta foothills tend to book faster and command higher nightly rates. Garage or outbuilding space for boats, trailers, and ATVs is a major selling point guests filter for.
What price range should I expect for a rental-ready property? ▾
Most vacation-rental candidates in the Duchesne area trade in the mid $300Ks to mid $600Ks, depending on acreage, water access, and whether outbuildings are included. Larger riverfront or reservoir-view parcels can run higher. Furnished turnkey listings are uncommon, so budget for furnishing the property after purchase.
Is high-speed internet available for remote-work guests? ▾
Coverage is patchy outside the town centers. Fiber and cable service reach much of Duchesne city and Roosevelt, but rural cabins often rely on fixed wireless, Starlink, or cellular hotspots. If you plan to market the property to remote workers or hybrid-stay guests, verify the connection speed at the specific address before writing the offer.