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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Green River, Utah
Green River sits at the I-70 and Highway 191 crossroads in the middle of Utah's red-rock country, roughly 50 miles northwest of Moab and a straight shot to the San Rafael Swell, Goblin Valley, and the put-ins for multi-day floats on the Green. That location is the entire investment thesis for a vacation rental here. The town has about 950 year-round residents and a tourism economy built on river runners, ATV groups, melon-stand traffic in late summer, and travelers who need a bed between Denver and southern Utah's national parks. Entry prices are a fraction of what you'd pay in Moab or Torrey, which is why investors who got priced out of Grand County keep showing up on the MLS here.
Buyers looking at nightly-rental properties in Green River are usually weighing two things: zoning and seasonality. Short-term rental rules are friendlier here than in most Utah towns, but you still need to confirm permitting with the city and the county the parcel falls in (Green River straddles the Emery–Grand county line). Seasonality is real — March through October carries the year, with a quieter winter — so underwriting should assume roughly 50–65% annual occupancy rather than year-round numbers. Homes with fenced yards, trailer parking, and AC for 100-degree summers tend to outperform. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you want help running the numbers on a specific property.
November 2025 · Green River market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Green River right now.
Median sale
$330,000
1 closed in November 2025
Median DOM
59 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
94.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
1
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Green River.
Does Green River allow short-term vacation rentals? ▾
Green River is one of the more permissive small towns in Utah for nightly rentals because tourism is the local economy. The city has historically allowed STRs in most zones, but rules can change — verify current licensing requirements with Green River City and Emery or Grand County before closing. A local agent can pull the latest zoning map for any specific address.
Who actually books a Green River vacation rental? ▾
Mostly road-trippers between Moab and Capitol Reef, rafters running Desolation Canyon or the Green River Daily section, ATV groups headed to the San Rafael Swell, and I-70 travelers who want a house instead of a chain motel. Peak demand runs March through October, with a notable spike around Melon Days in September.
What kind of returns are realistic here? ▾
Green River is a volume-and-value play, not a luxury-nightly-rate market like Park City. Purchase prices are low (often $150K–$350K for a rentable single-family home), nightly rates typically run $90–$180 depending on size and amenities, and occupancy is seasonal. Cash-on-cash returns can be solid precisely because the entry price is low.
Is winter a dead season for bookings? ▾
December and January are slow, but it's not zero. Hunters, workers on I-70 projects, and travelers heading to southern Utah parks still book. Most owners price lower in winter and lean on the long shoulder seasons of fall and early spring, when the desert is comfortable and the parks are less crowded.
What amenities matter most for nightly guests in Green River? ▾
Air conditioning is non-negotiable — summer highs hit the upper 90s. A fenced yard for dogs, a gear-rinse hose or outdoor shower for river and ATV mud, fast Wi-Fi, and parking that fits a truck-and-trailer rig all drive bookings. A hot tub helps but isn't standard at this price point.
How many vacation-ready listings are usually on the market? ▾
Inventory in Green River is thin — often just a handful of homes listed at any given time, and only a portion of those are set up or zoned for nightly use. The active listings below show what's currently available; checking back weekly is the best way to catch new ones.