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Vacation Rental Properties for Sale in Scofield, Utah
Scofield sits at roughly 7,600 feet elevation in Carbon County, about 30 miles southwest of Price and two hours south of Salt Lake City. The reservoir — one of Utah's most productive fisheries for rainbow and tiger trout — is the primary draw, and the short summer season (think July 4th through Labor Day as the core window) combined with deep winter snowpack makes Scofield a genuine four-season recreation destination. That cycle is exactly what makes vacation rental ownership here compelling: anglers and boaters pack the area in summer, ice fishermen show up in force once the reservoir freezes solid, and snowmobilers use the surrounding Manti-La Sal National Forest terrain from roughly November through March. A property that rents well in three or four distinct seasons carries a fundamentally different income profile than a single-use cabin.
Vacation rental properties in Scofield are almost entirely cabins and small single-family homes, with prices generally ranging from the low $200,000s for older, basic structures up to $500,000–$600,000 for updated cabins with modern finishes, larger lots, or direct reservoir views. Carbon and Sanpete County short-term rental regulations are less restrictive than along the Wasatch Front, but buyers should still verify current permit requirements with Carbon County before closing. HOA rules in Scofield's platted subdivisions can also govern rental frequency, so reviewing CC&Rs is a practical early step. Because the full-time population is tiny — a few hundred residents year-round — inventory is limited and moves quickly when priced right. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
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
13
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.