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Woodland, Utah

Horse Properties for Sale in Woodland, Utah

Woodland sits in the Francis/Kamas Valley at roughly 6,500 feet, about 20 minutes east of Park City along the Upper Provo River. It's one of the few pockets within an hour of Salt Lake where you can still buy acreage zoned for horses without crossing into truly remote country. Most horse properties here run 2 to 20+ acres, with water rights tied to the Provo River drainage, irrigated pasture, and direct access to the Uinta National Forest for trail riding. The land is high-desert meadow rather than the red rock you'd see down south — expect cold winters with real snow load, short but productive growing seasons for hay, and summer pasture that greens up by late May.

Buyers shopping Woodland horse acreage typically come from two camps: Park City and Heber families who want pasture without Park City prices, and out-of-state riders relocating for the trail access into the Uintas and Mirror Lake Highway country. Expect to see a mix of older equestrian homesteads with existing barns and arenas, plus newer custom builds on subdivided ranch parcels in areas like Woodland Estates and along Mill Road. Water rights, fencing condition, and whether outbuildings are permitted are the three things worth scrutinizing on every listing. Browse the active Woodland horse properties below to see what's currently on the market, and reach out if you want help comparing water shares or barn setups between listings.

December 2025 · Woodland market

Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Woodland right now.

Full Woodland market report
Median sale
$1,450,000
1 closed in December 2025
Median DOM
215 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
100.0%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
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Active listings

Common questions

About horse properties in Woodland.

How much acreage do I need in Woodland to keep horses?

Wasatch County generally allows horses on parcels of one acre or more in agricultural and rural residential zones, with stocking limits that scale up with lot size. Most working horse setups in Woodland sit on 2 to 5 acres minimum so you have room for a turnout, a small arena, and some irrigated pasture. Always verify the specific zoning on a parcel before writing an offer — setbacks for barns and manure storage vary.

Do Woodland horse properties come with water rights?

Many do, but not all. Properties along the Provo River corridor and within the older irrigation company boundaries often carry shares in Woodland Irrigation or similar companies, which is what keeps pasture productive through the dry late summer. Culinary water is typically a private well. Confirm both the irrigation shares and well capacity in writing during due diligence.

Can I ride directly from the property onto trails?

In several parts of Woodland, yes. Parcels backing to Forest Service land or near the Mill Hollow and Soapstone Basin access points offer ride-out access into the Uintas. Other properties require a short trailer haul to trailheads off the Mirror Lake Highway (SR-150). Listings will sometimes note 'ride-out access,' but verify with a site visit.

What's the price range for horse properties in Woodland?

Smaller parcels with a modest home and basic outbuildings generally start in the high $800Ks to low $1Ms, while larger acreage with newer custom homes, indoor arenas, or significant water rights regularly clear $2M to $4M+. Proximity to Park City and view corridors over the Provo River push pricing meaningfully.

How harsh are Woodland winters on horse operations?

Winters are real here — Woodland typically sees 100+ inches of snow annually and overnight lows well below zero in January. Frost-free waterers, a covered hay storage setup, and a loafing shed or barn with good ventilation are basically requirements rather than upgrades. Plowing the driveway and arena access is also part of the routine from December through March.

Are short-term rentals allowed on horse properties here?

Wasatch County has tightened nightly rental rules outside designated overlay zones, and most of Woodland's rural residential and agricultural parcels do not permit short-term rentals. If you're hoping to offset costs by renting out a guest house or barn apartment, verify the specific zoning and any HOA covenants before assuming it's allowed.