Wasatch County Communites

Heber City: Beautiful Heber Valley, nestled in Utah's Wasatch Mountains, truly exemplifies western landscape and hospitality. Only one hour from Salt Lake City, and adjacent to Park City, the Heber Valley was honored as the cross-country and biathlon venue of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, and offers convenient access to several Utah ski resorts including Park City Mountain Resort®,Deer Valley® Resort® Resort, and the Canyons® Resort. It also serves as home to Golf Wasatch, featuring five championship golf courses, and blue-ribbon fly-fishing.

A wide variety of lodging accommodations await you in Heber Valley, from quaint bed and breakfasts to comfortable hotels and full-service resorts to campgrounds. Year-round activities provide a recreational playground for everyone, and include snowmobiling, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, fly-fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, camping, golfing, boating, hot air ballooning, water sports, scuba diving, and more.

In addition, attractions unique to our area include the historic, steam-driven Heber Valley Railroad, the Homestead Crater's 90° mineral water, Soldier Hollow's day lodge and trails that provided a home for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games biathlon and cross-country skiing events, beautiful Cascade Springs and other scenic drives, three reservoirs, four ski resorts and three national forests/state parks within an hour's drive.

For more info on the Heber Valley visit www.hebervalleycc.org

Midway: The village of Midway actually began as a compromise. When the Ute Indians began raiding settlements in the mid 1860s, Mormon leaders suggested those living along Snake Creek band together for protection. Previously residents of other communities had moved to Heber for protection.

But neither of the two Snake Creek villages wanted to move to the other, so they both moved to a point "midway" in between the two and built a fort.

By the 1880s the area was being settled by more and more Swiss settlers, including some who favored the area because the mountins reminded them of the Swiss Alps. Others came as the result of missionaries returning from Switzerland and bringing friends and converts with them.

Today, much of that Swiss heritage remains in Midway, making it Utah's slice of Switzerland. Swiss architectural details may be found in most of the city's residences and commercial establishments and the annual Swiss Days celebration each September attracts more than 80,000 people from around the West.

Midway is also home to The Homestead Resort, one of the West's premier golf desitnations, and Wasatch Mountain State Park. Also located in Midway is Swiss Oaks Resort and Zermatt Resort. Just outside the part boundaries is the Midway Shortline Railroad, a miniature steam engine that offers rides to children on weekends during the summer months.

The city has approximately 1,700 residents and is incorporated. City water and sewer are available and there is a small commercial district.

Living In Wasatch County

Wasatch County is located in a beautiful mountain valley southeast of Park City and east of Provo. It includes Heber and Midway cities and the communities of Charleston and Wallsburg.

Outdoor recreation is a primary component of both the lifestyle and the economy in this area. The Provo River cuts through the heart of the valley and attracts fly fishermen from around the country. Strawberry, Jordanelle and Deer Creek are three of the most popular reservoirs in Utah and provide opportunity for outstanding fishing, boating and other water sports. Wasatch Mountain and Soldier Hollow state parks are exceptional for golf during warm weather and cross-country skiing and other snow sports during winter.

The Homestead, Daniels Summit and Deer Crest resorts are located here, along with lodges, motels and bed and breakfast inns ranging in style from luxurious to economical.

Wasatch County serves as a gateway to the Park City area and its three major ski resorts, and to the Uinta Mountains, where you'll find alpine forests, lakes, streams and an extensive wilderness.

Wasatch County Attractions

The Historic Heber Valley Railroad
Once known as the "Heber Creeper,’ this railroad line has 16 miles of track between the valley and Vivian Park in Provo Canyon. The train features authentically restored vintage coaches and a 1904 working steam locomotive offering two trips daily, May thru October.

Jordanelle State Park
This state park is located on the Jordanelle Reservoir just off US Hwy 40 at the Mayflower exit. It features picturesque views of Deer Valley® Resort Ski Resort and the Wasatch Mountains. This park is popular for picnicking, water sports, waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing, boating, fishing and camping.

Deer Creek State Park
The Deer Creek State Park is located 7 miles SW of Heber City on US Hwy 189, in eastern end of Provo Canyon on Deer Creek Reservoir. The park encompasses about 3,000 acres. This park is popular for picnicking, water sports, waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing, boating, fishing and camping. Boat and water ski rentals are available and there are concessions at the marina.

Wasatch State Park
Wasatch Mountain State Park, in beautiful Heber Valley, is Utah's most developed state park. Tucked away in the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, the park is both a summer and winter wonderland. One of Utah's finest 27-hole golf courses is found here. There also is camping, picnicking, hiking and horseback riding.