RV Friendly Property Close To Navajo Lake And Multiple National Parks

The subject property is a half acre lot located in Navajo Lake Estates, a rural residential subdivision situated along State Route 14 just west of Duck Creek Village and only a few miles from the shores of its namesake, Navajo Lake. 

Surrounded by the Dixie National Forest, this private mountain community can serve as the perfect weekend retreat or seasonal cabin site. Located within only a short drive of such iconic attractions as Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Grand Staircase Escalante, this RV friendly community can also provide the ideal basecamp for summers spent exploring all the many National Parks, Monuments, attractions and trails that southern Utah has to offer.

When we speak of property we typically use an address -- 123 Main Street for instance. 

As most vacant land does not have a physical address, however, county governments will identify it in other ways, such as a "legal description", a parcel number or a tax code. The information provided in the table to the right are the ways in which the various state and county agencies will identify this specific parcel of land. These signifiers are important to have when speaking with these agencies - whether they be the assessor, the zoning office, or even the local utilities - and may prove invaluable when initiating conversations about whatever research a buyer intends to do.

Whenever one exists or has been assigned to the land, the physical address will be included in this table.

Roads & Access: The subject property is located along Zion View, which is identified on some maps as W. Grizzly Lane. While the roads in this subdivision begin at the highway as graded dirt and gravel, by the time you reach the subject property the road conditions are more that of a two-track dirt road. And while these roads may look easy to navigate, our photographer assures us that anyone visiting the property should take a larger truck or off-road capable vehicle. This is particularly true in inclement weather such as snow or rain, neither of which is uncommon here.

Roads & Access, Cont’d: Road access within this region is typically seasonal (generally from April to November) as the Kane County Road Department does not maintain all roads during winter months. Because of this fact, many locals rely on snowmobiles or other tracked vehicles to get around. This appears to be especially true of Navajo Lake Estates which may only be accessible during winter months with such a vehicle.

That said, this appears to align perfectly with how most people use their properties here, as RV getaways, cabin sites or seasonal basecamps during summer and early fall.

Power & Utilities: Navajo Lake Estates has neither residential power lines nor underground utilities and all the developed home sites in this region rely on solar panels or other alternative energy sources. Anyone looking to develop land here should plan accordingly.

Wells & Water Table Depth: Due to the water-rich nature of this region, most locals rely on several year ‘round springs that provide free water to landowners in the surrounding rural residential subdivisions. In fact, these springs have been set up with an elevated pipe for easy filling of truck-mounted water tanks. Because of this, it is far more common for residents of this region to rely on water tanks and not wells. In conversation with one of the local homeowners, our Photographer was told as much. For images of the above-mentioned spring, please visit the photo gallery at the bottom of this listing page.

Zoning: Navajo Lake Estates is zoned R - 1/2 as in Rural Residential Half Acre. This designation is meant to provide for "residential neighborhoods of a rural character." To learn more about the R - 1/2 Designation as well as the various permitted and conditional uses for land in this region, please review this excerpt from the Kane County Zoning PDF linked here.

No HOA: Navajo Lake Estates has no HOA and there are no annual dues associated with land ownership here.

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions: When Navajo Lake Estates was first subdivided, the developer drew up a set of covenants and restrictions to run with the land. While documents like this will typically enumerate acceptable types of structures, minimum square footage for those structures, timelines for building as well as how long, if at all, a property can be used recreationally, this document neither addresses nor prohibits any of those things. And between the fact that it is remarkably lite on detail, and scheduled its own provisions to sunset within 25 years (in what would be the late 1980’s) it’s questionable any of these covenants still apply or are being enforced. That said, in the interest of full disclosure, we have included them here.

RV Use: Given the seasonal nature of land use in this area, combined with the high degree of tourism to the region, Kane County has made regulations for RV Use far more accommodating than what you find in most jurisdictions. This is the case with most of the local rural residential subdivisions in this region.

RV Use, Short Term: If your RV stay is less than 14 consecutive days, standard utility and setback rules are largely waived. For stays up to six months, you must meet the following baseline standards: First, The RV cannot be occupied for more than six consecutive months in a calendar year; Next, the RV must be connected to a water system and approved onsite septic; Next, the RV must comply with zone-specific property setbacks; Finally, the RV must remain road-ready and licensed.

RV Use, Long Term: If your plan is to live in the RV for longer than six months or during the construction of a permanent home site, you must secure a temporary permit from the Land Use Authority and have a building permit. Said building permit must be issued and active before a temporary RV permit will be granted.

The Hemingway Land Company does our best to represent the properties we list as accurately as possible. Our research, however, will always be limited. 

Because of this, included in the table to the right is a list of the relevant state and county governments, agencies and authorities as well as local utilities (and all their respective websites and contact information) which should help to answer any questions a buyer may have about developing this specific property.

Whenever possible it is best to speak with these agencies first as they will always be a far greater source of information about the local region and the regulations which govern it. 

Topography: The subject property has a gentle slope rising from its southern boundary along Zion View Road to its highest point along its back or northern boundary. It is from this position where you will enjoy unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains, the nearby pink cliffs and even peekaboo views of Zion National Park.

Trees: The subject property is a wooded lot featuring mature Pine Trees with plenty of cut-out areas which can be used for parking, camping or building. While the property currently has a number of downed trees, it’s nothing unusual for the area, and there are plenty of local vendors who advertise in this region to help with hauling and removal.

Navajo Lake: The nearby Navajo Lake features fishing, boating and kayaking. Boat rentals and even lodging are available at the nearby Navajo Lake Lodge. The lake itself is populated with brook, rainbow and splake trout as well as a dense population of what's referred to as "Utah chub" all of which should be able to provide hours of enjoyment for the fisherman in the family.

Dixie National Forest Attractions: Aside from the aforementioned National Parks which sit within easy driving distance of the subject property, the Dixie National Forest is home to a number of additional attractions including the Navajo Lake Loop Trail, the Virgin River Rim Trail, Cascade Falls, the Ice Caves as well as countless other trails and overlooks. As our photographer enjoyed himself thoroughly while visiting this region, anyone interested in seeing pictures of these attractions can do so by visiting our photo gallery included on this listing page under Towns & Attractions.

Climate: Set amongst the higher elevations of the Markagunt Plateau, this region is known for its refreshing alpine air and average temperatures between 15-20 degrees cooler than nearby St. George, Mesquite and Las Vegas. This makes this region ideal for those looking to escape the ever-increasing summer temperatures.

Duck Creek Village: Located along State Route 14 only a few miles from the subject property is the charming small town of Duck Creek Village. Consisting of little more than 200 residents, this area nonetheless features plenty of gas, groceries and supplies. In addition, you'll be able to find a few restaurants at which to eat, and a hardware store which should come in handy for anyone building on their land. Duck Creek Village also features fishing supply stores and ATV rentals for those looking to get even greater enjoyment from the nearby lakes and trails.

Cedar City: Located roughly thirty miles west in nearby Iron County is Cedar City. Featuring a population of roughly 35,000 residents, it is here where you'll be able to find the nearest big box retailers such as Wal Mart, Target and Home Depot. This area will also be the nearest major city and should be able to provide whatever amenities and supplies not found in Duck Creek Village.