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4+ Bedroom Homes for Sale in Fish Lake, Utah
Fish Lake sits at 8,843 feet in the Fishlake National Forest, about an hour southeast of Richfield and roughly 3.5 hours from Salt Lake City. The lake itself stretches six miles long and is famous for trophy lake trout, splake, and the Pando aspen clone on its western shore. Four-bedroom-plus properties in this market are almost always recreational cabins built to sleep extended families and hunting parties rather than primary residences. Most sit in the Lakeside, Bowery, and Mytoge Mountain pockets, with a smaller cluster around Johnson Valley Reservoir to the south. Construction tends toward log or heavy-timber builds with steep roofs sized for the 200+ inches of annual snowfall the basin can receive.
Buyers shopping the 4+ bedroom segment here are usually looking for a multi-generation gathering cabin, an ML-deer-hunt basecamp for the Fishlake unit, or a high-capacity short-term rental. Square footage matters less than sleeping capacity, bunk rooms, and a functional mudroom for boots, fishing gear, and snowmobile suits. Pay close attention to land status (deeded vs. USFS recreation residence permit), water source, and whether the access road is plowed in winter, because those three factors drive both financing options and how many months a year the cabin is actually usable. Browse the active 4+ bedroom listings below to see what's currently available around the lake.
April 2026 · Fish Lake market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Fish Lake right now.
Median sale
$1,100,000
1 closed in April 2026
Median DOM
290 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
73.3%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
2
active + pending
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Common questions
About 4+ bedroom homes in Fish Lake.
Are most 4+ bedroom properties at Fish Lake cabins or year-round homes? ▾
The large majority are recreational cabins built for summer and fall use, with snowmobile and ice-fishing access in winter. Full-time residences are rare because the area sits above 8,800 feet and county services are limited. Expect propane heat, well or cistern water, and septic systems on most properties.
What's the price range for a 4-bedroom cabin in the Fish Lake area? ▾
Larger cabins with four or more bedrooms generally run from the mid $500,000s to well over $1.5 million depending on lake proximity, lot size, and whether the structure sits on Forest Service leased land or deeded ground. Lakefront and lake-view parcels carry a sharp premium over backcountry lots near Johnson Valley Reservoir or the Lakeside subdivision.
Is the land deeded or Forest Service lease? ▾
Both exist around Fish Lake. Many older cabins, especially near Lakeside and Bowery Haven, sit on USFS recreation residence permits that transfer with the cabin but don't include ownership of the land. Deeded parcels are more common on the south end and in the Mytoge Mountain area. Financing and insurance differ significantly between the two, so verify status before writing an offer.
Can a 4-bedroom cabin here work as a short-term rental? ▾
Sevier County allows STRs in much of the Fish Lake basin, and larger cabins that sleep 10-14 do well during the summer fishing season, fall hunts, and the ATV/snowmobile months. USFS permit cabins, however, have strict rental restrictions and generally cannot be operated as commercial rentals. Confirm with the Fishlake National Forest office before counting on rental income.
How far is Fish Lake from a grocery store or hospital? ▾
Richfield is the nearest full-service town, about 40 miles northwest via SR-25 and US-89, with Walmart, Sevier Valley Hospital, and the I-70 interchange. Loa and Lyman to the south are closer but offer only basic services. Plan on a 45-minute to one-hour drive for anything beyond convenience-store goods.
How long is the road open each year? ▾
SR-25 around the lake is plowed in winter but side roads into many cabin subdivisions are not. Owners typically access cabins by snowmobile from late November through April. Buyers planning four-season use should confirm whether the specific subdivision road is county-maintained year-round.