Indian Bluff Ranch, New Harmony
3752041 1132811 : New Harmony, UT 84790
Washington County, Utah
Land Description
Property Summary
Acreage 800 deeded acres
Price $6,389,000 Elevation 5,100-5,700+ feet
Water Multiple natural springs, pond, domestic well right included
Boundaries Public land on three sides
Access Internal trail system throughout
Vegetation Mature ponderosa pine and juniper forests
Views Direct views to Kolob Canyons and Zion skyline
Buyer Verification Required All details regarding acreage, boundaries, access rights,
Land
A Singular Mountain Property
Indian Bluff Ranch sits at 5,300 feet above Southern Utah's red desert, commanding direct views into Zion's Kolob Canyons. Eight hundred acres stretch from ponderosa ridgelines to intimate canyon bottoms, all bordered by public land on three sides. This isn't proximity to the national park-these are the actual finger canyons that draw visitors from around the world, visible from your front door.
The public land boundaries ensure something increasingly difficult to find genuine privacy and permanent view protection. Multiple springs run year-round through the property's canyons, rare in this high desert region. Miles of established trails connect the open benches to timbered draws, providing immediate access to your own wilderness and seamless connection to thousands of additional public acres beyond.
Cedar City sits 35 minutes away with regional services and airport access. St. George's winter amenities are 40 minutes south. The elevation here provides cool summers while keeping desert warmth within easy reach.
Property Overview
Indian Bluff Ranch encompasses 800 pristine acres above New Harmony, featuring nearly 360 views to the crimson finger canyons of Zion's Kolob Canyons district and the greater Zion skyline. The ranch is bordered on three sides by public land per seller, preserving privacy, wildlife movement, and protected view corridors. Multiple natural springs emerge in shaded draws, feeding pockets of lush vegetation and a small pond, while miles of graded internal trails deliver easy access from the open benches to intimate, timbered canyons. Mature ponderosa pine and juniper, including select old-growth specimens, anchor the landscape.
This is classic Southern Utah big-country with mule deer, upland birds, and abundant small game typical of the Kolob/Pine Valley foothills. The spring seeps draw a diverse range of species year-round buyer to verify game unit/season options. The ranch's established trail system provides private hiking, horseback, and UTV loops while connecting seamlessly to adjacent public land for extended backcountry adventures.
Multiple natural springs flow year-round through the canyons, collecting in a small pond near the lower benches. A water right for a domestic well is included buyer to verify right number, priority, and allowable use. These lush micro-oases along seeps and springs create natural gathering points for wildlife and offer shaded retreats throughout the property.
The topography presents a remarkable mosaic-red-rock ridges give way to rolling pinyon-juniper hills, then descend into cool canyon bottoms thick with mature timber. Numerous elevated benches provide ideal homesites, each commanding different aspects of the surrounding panorama. Miles of graded trails already traverse the property, designed for comprehensive access whether on foot, horseback, or by vehicle.
The Land
The topography moves from red-rock ridges through rolling pinyon-juniper hills to cool canyon bottoms thick with mature timber. Elevated benches throughout the property offer ideal building sites, each with different views of the surrounding landscape. The existing trail system provides access to every corner of the 800 acres, suitable for hiking, horseback riding, or vehicles.
Multiple springs flow year-round, feeding a small pond and creating lush areas that attract wildlife throughout the seasons. The property supports mule deer, upland birds, and smaller game typical of the Pine Valley foothills. A domestic well water right is included with the sale.
Improvements & Access
Miles of graded ranch trails already established for comprehensive property access
Multiple natural view benches positioned for future cabins or a single statement home
Power/communications buyer to verify nearest utilities, fiber/wireless options, and feasibility
Access details, gates, and road maintenance to be verified with county/agency, as applicable
Location & Access
Zion National Park Access Kolob Canyons district I-15 Exit 40 sits just southeast-the National Park Service describes this area's crimson canyons and five-mile scenic drive as precisely the dramatic viewshed that ignites here each evening.
Regional Connections Cedar City cultural hub & regional airport CDC 22 road miles / ~35 minutes
CDC offers scheduled Delta Connection service via Salt Lake City
Brian Head Resort skiing/boarding and Cedar Breaks Easy regional drive via I-15 to Parowan, then 14 miles up Sr-143
St. George desert amenities, golf and winter warmth ~40 miles southwest
Major gateways Las Vegas ~159 miles Salt Lake City ~277 miles
Region & Climate
New Harmony sits at approximately 5,300 feet in the Pine Valley/Kolob transition zone, offering cooler summer evenings and true four seasons. This elevation provides a perfect counterpoint to St. George's lower desert climate 2,500-2,800 feet, where July highs average ~102 F. The ranch's elevation creates an ideal cool summer retreat/warm winter escape pairing within the same region.
Location
Kolob Canyons, the northern district of Zion National Park, begins just southeast of the property at I-15 Exit 40. Cedar City provides regional services 22 miles away, including Southern Utah University, medical facilities, and the regional airport with connections to Salt Lake City. Brian Head skiing is accessible via I-15 north to Parowan, then 14 miles up Highway 143.
St. George sits 40 miles southwest, offering golf, dining, and warmer winter weather. Interstate 15 provides direct access to Las Vegas 159 miles and Salt Lake City 277 miles.
At 5,300 feet elevation, the ranch enjoys four distinct seasons with cool summer evenings, while St. George's desert climate 2,800 feet below offers an easy winter escape when temperatures there average over 100 F in summer.
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