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Horse Properties for Sale in Manila, Utah
Manila sits in the far northeast corner of Utah, tucked against the Wyoming border at the south end of Flaming Gorge Reservoir. It's high-desert ranch country — elevation around 6,400 feet, wide sage flats running down to the Green River, the Uinta Mountains rising to the south, and far more elk, antelope, and mule deer than people. Daggett County is the least-populated county in the state, which is exactly why horse owners end up here. Land is comparatively affordable, neighbors are spread out, and you can ride straight off your property onto BLM or Ashley National Forest ground in a lot of cases. Most equestrian parcels in the area sit in Lucerne Valley, along the Henrys Fork drainage, or on the benches above town.
Practical realities matter when shopping horse properties this far north. Winters are long and cold, hay has to be stored for a six-month feeding season, and water rights need to be verified parcel by parcel — some properties carry irrigation shares from local ditch companies, others rely on wells or hauled water. Vet services and feed stores are mostly in Vernal, about an hour south, or across the line in Green River, Wyoming. Buyers who want true acreage, real trail access, and a quiet pace tend to do well here; those who need a Costco run on Saturday usually don't. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market in and around Manila.
June 2026 · Manila market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Manila right now.
Median sale
$165,000
1 closed in June 2026
Median DOM
26 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
91.7%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
20
active + pending
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Active listings
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Common questions
About horse properties in Manila.
How much land do horse properties in Manila typically include? ▾
Most equestrian-friendly parcels in and around Manila run from 1 to 40 acres, with the larger tracts sitting out toward Lucerne Valley and along the Henrys Fork bottoms. Daggett County zoning is generally permissive about livestock, but always verify with the county before closing if you plan to run more than a couple of head.
Is water for pasture and livestock a concern in this part of Utah? ▾
Yes — water rights are the single biggest issue for any horse property in Daggett County. Some parcels carry shares in local irrigation companies or have well rights for stock water, while others rely on hauled water. Always have your agent pull the water rights record from the Utah Division of Water Rights before writing an offer.
What's winter like for keeping horses in Manila? ▾
Manila sits at roughly 6,400 feet, so winters are cold and snowy with temperatures regularly dropping into the single digits. Buyers should plan on heated waterers, a windbreak or three-sided shelter at minimum, and hay storage for a long feeding season that typically runs November through April.
Where can I ride from a Manila horse property? ▾
Riding access is one of the real advantages here. The Ashley National Forest, the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, and BLM ground around Lucerne Valley all offer open trail riding, and many properties back directly to public land or have deeded access nearby. The Sheep Creek Geological Loop area is popular with local riders.
How does pricing compare to horse properties on the Wasatch Front? ▾
Acreage in Daggett County costs a fraction of what equivalent land runs in Heber, Morgan, or Park City. Improved horse properties with a modest home, barn, and 5-20 acres often trade in a range that would barely buy a starter lot in Summit County, which is why retirees and remote workers keep finding their way to Manila.
How far is Manila from veterinary services and feed stores? ▾
Manila itself has limited services, so most horse owners drive to Vernal (about an hour southeast) or into Green River, Wyoming (roughly 65 miles north) for large-animal vets, farrier services, and bulk feed. Plan ahead during winter storms when Highway 44 over the pass can close temporarily.