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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Scofield, Utah
Scofield sits at about 7,600 feet in Carbon County, built around Scofield Reservoir — one of the higher-elevation fisheries in the state and a longtime draw for anglers chasing rainbow and tiger trout, plus boaters, ice fishermen, and snowmobilers once the season turns. That mix of summer water recreation and winter trail access is exactly why cabins here work as vacation rentals: guests come for the reservoir in July and August, then again for hunting season in the fall, and a smaller but reliable crowd shows up in January and February for snowmobiling out of the state park. It's a quieter, more affordable alternative to bigger Utah lake towns, with cabin prices that still leave room for a rental to cash-flow.
Most of the rental-ready inventory sits along Highway 96 and around Madsen Bay, ranging from older A-frame cabins on modest lots to newer builds with reservoir or mountain views. Because these properties run on private well and septic and sit at real mountain elevation, winter access and utility setup matter more here than they would in a valley town — something worth walking through with an agent who knows the area before you commit to a rental strategy. Carbon County's zoning is generally workable for short-term rentals, but confirming parcel-specific rules and any older subdivision restrictions is a step every buyer should take during due diligence. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market at Scofield.
June 2026 · Scofield market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Scofield right now.
Median sale
$487,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
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listing → contract
Sale-to-list
97.4%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
12
active + pending
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Common questions
About vacation rental properties in Scofield.
Are short-term rentals actually allowed in Scofield? ▾
Scofield Town and unincorporated Carbon County both permit short-term rentals, but rules differ by jurisdiction. The town has a nightly rental ordinance with registration and lodging tax requirements, while county parcels have lighter oversight. Always confirm the specific parcel's zoning and any HOA restrictions before closing — a few subdivisions around the reservoir have CC&Rs that limit rentals.
What's the realistic rental season at this elevation? ▾
Peak booking windows are mid-May through October for fishing and reservoir use, then late December through February for ice fishing and snowmobiling. Shoulder seasons (November and April) are slow because access can be muddy or icy without being snow-packed enough for sleds. Most owners budget for roughly 90-140 rental nights per year depending on winterization.
Do I need a winterized cabin to rent year-round? ▾
Yes, if you want the snowmobile crowd. That means heat tape on pipes, a heated well house or cistern setup, propane or pellet heat, and plowed access. Non-winterized cabins still rent well from late spring through fall and skip the headache of frozen-pipe claims, but you give up the winter rate premium.
How does water and septic typically work on Scofield properties? ▾
Lots inside town often connect to Scofield's culinary water system, which is seasonal in some sections. Outside town, expect a private well, a shared well, or a hauled-water cistern. Septic is universal — there's no sewer. Get the septic inspected and confirm permitted bedroom count, because that caps your legal occupancy for rental listings.
What do nightly rates and occupancy look like? ▾
Two- and three-bedroom cabins near the reservoir typically list between $175 and $325 per night in summer, with premium lakefront or sleeps-8+ properties pushing higher during holiday weekends and the ice-fishing tournament in January. Cleaning fees run $100-$175 given the distance cleaners drive from Price or Helper.
How far is Scofield from the nearest airport and services? ▾
Salt Lake City International is about 2 hours 15 minutes via US-6, and Provo Airport runs roughly 1 hour 45 minutes. Price is the closest full-service town at 45 minutes for groceries, hardware, fuel, and medical. That distance matters when you're scheduling cleaners, handymen, and emergency repairs between guest stays.