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Horse Properties for Sale in La Sal, Utah
La Sal is a small ranching community tucked at the foot of the La Sal Mountains in San Juan County, about 35 miles southeast of Moab on the back route to Monticello. This is genuine working country — the kind of place where neighbors run cattle, kids show steers at the county fair, and the nearest stoplight is an hour away. Horse properties here aren't a lifestyle accessory tacked onto a subdivision lot; they're functional setups with irrigated pasture, loafing sheds, tack rooms, and direct access to BLM and Manti-La Sal National Forest land that climbs from sage flats at 7,000 feet to alpine basins above 12,000. Riders can leave the gate and be on trail in minutes, with hundreds of miles of forest road and singletrack reaching toward Mount Peale, Geyser Pass, and the high lakes.
Buyers looking at equestrian acreage in La Sal should weigh the realities of high-desert ranching: cold winters with real snow load, short growing seasons for hay, and water rights that vary parcel by parcel. The trade-off is space, quiet, and prices that still run well below what comparable acreage costs around Heber or Park City. Most listings include 5 to 40 acres, often with existing well, septic, and outbuildings, and some carry shares in the La Sal Water Company for irrigation. If you want a place where horses are part of daily life rather than a weekend hobby, this corner of Utah delivers. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
May 2026 · La Sal market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in La Sal right now.
Median sale
$158,000
1 closed in May 2026
Median DOM
201 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
102.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
5
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About horse properties in La Sal.
How much acreage do horse properties in La Sal typically include? ▾
Most equestrian listings in the La Sal area run from 5 to 40 acres, with some larger ranch parcels stretching past 100 acres on the benches below the La Sal Mountains. Smaller in-town parcels are rare here — buyers come to La Sal specifically for room to keep horses, run cattle, or both.
Is there enough water on La Sal properties for horses and pasture? ▾
Water is the single biggest thing to verify. Some parcels carry shares in the La Sal Water Company or hold private well rights, and irrigated pasture along the foothills is genuinely productive. Other lots rely on hauled water or cisterns, so always confirm well logs, water shares, and irrigation rights with the listing agent before writing an offer.
What's riding access like from La Sal? ▾
Riding access is the main draw. The Manti-La Sal National Forest sits right above town with miles of trails climbing toward Mount Peale and Mount Tukuhnikivatz, and the BLM ground stretching toward Lisbon Valley and Hatch Wash gives you open desert riding in the shoulder seasons. Many properties back directly to public land.
How does elevation affect keeping horses year-round in La Sal? ▾
La Sal sits around 7,000 feet, so winters bring real snow and cold nights — horses need solid shelter, heated stock tanks, and stored hay. Summers stay 10-15 degrees cooler than Moab 30 miles west, which is easier on animals. Plan for a longer feeding season than you'd have down in the valley.
How far is La Sal from Moab and the nearest large-animal vet? ▾
La Sal is roughly 35 miles southeast of Moab on US-191 and SR-46, about a 45-minute drive. Moab has large-animal veterinary service, feed stores, and a farrier network, and Monticello to the south offers additional ag services. Cortez, Colorado is about 90 minutes for specialty care.
What should I check on zoning and outbuildings before buying? ▾
La Sal is unincorporated San Juan County, and most rural parcels allow horses, barns, and accessory ag buildings by right — but setback and septic rules still apply. If a property already has a barn, loafing shed, or arena, confirm it was permitted, and check whether any grazing leases or CCRs transfer with the deed.