Local Attractions

Discover the quiet magic of Pleasant Valley — the lake light, the moody mornings, the wildlife, and the warm spaces that make The Stardust a retreat unlike any other.

Here’s a glimpse of the beauty waiting for you.

Local Attractions

near the stardust

  • Two people walk through snowy forest, surrounded by tall aspen trees, with a backdrop of snow-covered pine trees and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

    Explore the outdoors

    Not into the water? Head for the hills and enjoy hiking and ATV trails, snow shoes & sledding - all in that clean alpine air. You know you won’t miss the Utah air inversion!

  • A camera mounted on a tripod set up by a lakeside, with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.

    FREQUENT WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS

    Deer, elk, moose & marmot - you might be lucky enough to see them all

  • A young kingfisher bird perched on a thin branch, with a spiky crest of feathers and a long, sharp beak, against a blurred background of brown and orange foliage.

    Birdwatching

    Scofield is your mecca for this (pretty much 1000% mandatory) post menopausal activity. I don’t make the rules - take it up with Mother Nature!

  • Two people paddleboarding on a lake with mountains in the background during sunny weather.

    Outdoor Fun & Lake Access

    Dive into adventure at Scofield Reservoir, a high-altitude lake perfect for swimming, boating (launch at the state park), paddleboarding and kayaking. The lake was recently designated a Utah Blue Ribbon Fishery and offers pristine water, year-round angling & all the rainbow, cutthroat & tiger trout you can catch (with a license, of course)

  • Petroglyphs of animals and geometric shapes carved into a red rock cliff at Grand Canyon

    Visit Nine Mile Canyon

    Up for a road trip? Often referred to as the "world's longest art gallery," this canyon features extensive Native American rock art and petroglyphs. Just 2 short hours from The Stardust and close to historic Helper City.

  • Blue sky with full moon, view of a hillside, and an ornate arch sign reading 'GERMETERY' with decorative ironwork.

    See Scofield's historic Cemetery

    A quiet hillside, a forgotten chapter. Scofield’s historic cemetery marks the 1900 mine disaster that changed everything. Heavy history, hauntingly beautiful views.

  • An empty outdoor tennis court with a net, surrounded by a black chain-link fence, with hilly terrain and a few houses in the background under a clear blue sky.

    Outdoor Amenities

    Take advantage of our tennis & pickleball courts. BBQs, badminton & basketball is also available.

  • Aerial view of a golf course with green fairways, surrounded by trees, and a few houses in the distance under a clear sky.

    Love to Golf?

    If your idea of quiet luxury is a slow morning on the green, Carbon County Golf Course delivers—open skies, calm fairways, zero stress. 45 Min drive from the cabin.

  • Brick building with a vintage sign advertising a hotel with rooms for 50 cents and up, and a large advertisement for Orange Crush soda with a bottle illustration and a price of 5 cents, alongside a vertical blue neon sign reading 'HELPER CITY' and a blue vertical banner for the Helper Arts & Music Festival.

    Historic Helper, Utah

    A restored mining town turned arts hub - full of galleries, cafes, an a lively First Friday Street Fair. There’s also a yearly arts festival!

    Stroll through historic Main Street to appreciate early 20th-century architecture, visit antique shops, and dine at local eateries like the Balanced Rock Eatery and Pub.

  • A brick building with a sign that says 'MUSEUM' and a red awning over an entrance, with an American flag on a flagpole in front, under a clear blue sky.

    The Helper Museum

    This museum showcases the rich history of mining and railroads in the region, offering insights into the area's industrial past.

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Meet Nigel. He’s your personal concierge at The Stardust Chalet. Fishing spots. Kayak days. Slow mornings. Or permission to do absolutely nothing. Message him anytime during your stay for ideas, guidance, or a gentle nudge in the right direct
Let nature cradle you in quiet luxury. Imagine waking to gentle light filtering through pine, the world hushed but alive. Here, time slows—each breath is a gift, every moment an invitation to rest. The Stardust is more than a retreat. It&rsquo

Photos courtesy of C. A. Levanger —Local wildlife arounD scofield

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A scenic landscape with a lake, brown grass, and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky.
A duck standing in shallow water near dried grass and shrubs.
A group of five elk standing in a shrub-covered field, with some looking to the side and others grazing, in a natural outdoor setting.
Two ducks swimming in a body of water near a muddy shoreline.
A small bird with gray and brown feathers and a reddish crown perched on a leafy branch against a cloudy sky.
A prairie dog standing upright on a rock among green bushes and tall dry grass, with a blurred background of mountains and sky.
A bird perched on a thin branch with a reddish crest on its head, grayish body, and yellowish wings, singing with its beak open, surrounded by a network of twigs.
A bald eagle soaring in a clear blue sky with a few scattered clouds.
A bird with black, white, and reddish-brown feathers perched on a thin branch among leafless, tangled twigs near water.
Two ducks standing in grassy and shrubby terrain, one mallard with a green head and the other a female with brown plumage.
Deer running through a forest with tall trees and gray bushes.
A landscape with a large body of water in the middle ground, surrounded by grassy and shrub-covered hills, with mountains in the background and some birds flying near the water.
A straight railway track running through a semi-arid landscape with bushes on both sides, with mountains in the distance and cloudy sky overhead.
A valley with a small town surrounded by green fields and rolling hills, some with patches of snow, and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
Scenic view of a valley with a lake, green grassy fields, and winding streams, surrounded by rolling hills and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A large body of water called Scofield Reservoir surrounded by hills and mountains under a cloudy sky, with shrubs and sparse vegetation in the foreground.
A bluebird perched on a small bare branch with a blurry background.
Nighttime scene with a dark landscape, water reflecting moonlight, and a sky with stars and a bright moon.
Nighttime landscape with a body of water reflecting moonlight, surrounding hills, and a few scattered lights.
Landscape with hills, a body of water, and a flock of birds flying in the sky during daytime.
A field with green and yellow grass, a flock of birds flying near wooden power lines, and hills in the background.
A bird swimming in a swamp with branches and foliage above water
A Killdeer bird standing in dry grass and green vegetation.
A Killdeer bird standing on dry grass and green plants.
Scenic landscape with a blue sky, scattered clouds, rolling hills covered in trees, and a body of water with vegetation along the shoreline.
Scenic landscape of a pond in a valley with green hills and mountains in the background, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A small bird with blue and gray feathers perched on a weathered wooden post in front of a blurred background of green and yellow foliage.
A group of white and black-streaked pelicans and smaller ducks resting on the edge of a body of water.
A green grassy field with eight black ducks grazing and foraging, with sunlight and shadow creating a patchwork effect.
A river flowing through a landscape with rolling hills, green vegetation, and a partly cloudy sky reflected in the water, with a small structure on the hilltop.
A peaceful river flows through a mountainous landscape with green trees, bushes, and clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
A landscape with a small body of water surrounded by bushes and grass, hills in the background, and a clear blue sky.
A black and white bird with long pink legs wading in a shallow pond surrounded by green grass and reeds.
A group of four glossy ibises foraging in a grassy field.
A small pied kingfisher bird with black and white feathers and a spiky crest, perched on a horizontal branch in a natural setting.
A small bird standing at the edge of a shallow creek with water, pecking at the ground near some plants and twigs.
Two herons standing on a small mound in a shallow stream with grass and branches, against a dirt bank background.
A landscape with a winding river flowing through green and yellow marshes, surrounded by grassy hills and a few trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
A heron wading in shallow water catching a fish in its beak near a bush and reflected in the water.
Two Canada geese with ducklings on a grassy shoreline near water.
A landscape with rolling green hills, a flat grassy plain with patches of water, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A heron standing in the water near grassy banks and reeds.
A close-up of a bird with a gray head, orange patch on top, black and white speckled body, perched on a wooden post.
A hummingbird perched on a branch with green and brown feathers, a black beak, and a dark eye, against a blurred green background.
A small hummingbird perched on a thin branch, showing its colorful iridescent feathers with shades of green, brown, and white, against a blurred natural background.
A small bird perched on a thin branch of a bush with green leaves and budding flowers, against a background of a blue sky and distant trees.
A small yellow bird perched on a thin branch with green leaves, against a blurred natural background.
A group of pelicans and ducks resting near a body of water with bushes in the background.
A colorful bird with yellow and black feathers perched on a tree branch.
Person walking along a dirt trail towards a lake with an island, surrounded by green hills and blue sky.
A heron perched on a pine tree branch in a natural outdoor setting.
A heron standing on a nest made of twigs in a tree, surrounded by green pine foliage.
A family of herons in a nest among pine branches, with one adult heron and two chicks.
A woman with brown hair and a gray jacket taking a photo of trees and mountains in a forested area on a clear, sunny day.
A heron stands on a tree branch with its wings partially spread, in a nest, under a bright blue sky, with some trees in the background.
A heron standing in a shallow water body with green grass and plants, with a reflection visible on the water surface.
A lush green hillside with a forest of trees against a clear blue sky, with shrubs and small yellow flowers in the foreground.
A person fishing in a pond surrounded by green grass and lush vegetation.
Winding road through green hilled landscape with lake and forested mountains in the background under blue sky.
Bird perched on a wooden post with a fish in its talons, background of water and green vegetation.
An osprey perched on a post with a fish in its talons, overlooking a wetland area.
Three ospreys on wooden posts in a grassy marsh, one is catching a fish, two are watching.
Red fireworks exploding in the night sky.
Fireworks exploding in the night sky with multiple bursts of light.
Green and white fireworks exploding in a dark night sky.
Fireworks exploding in the night sky with golden and white streaks.
Colorful fireworks exploding in the night sky.
Two fireworks exploding in the night sky, one white and one red, with a dark background and some distant lights along the horizon.
Colorful fireworks exploding in a dark night sky.
Fireworks exploding in the night sky with multiple bursts of light.
Fireworks exploding in the night sky with pink and gold colors.
Bright fireworks exploding in the night sky with streaks of white, pink, and purple colors.
A twilight sky with dark clouds, a crescent moon, and a pink and purple horizon over distant hills.
A sunset with a partly cloudy sky and a crescent moon, casting orange and pink hues over a landscape of hills and distant lights.
A panoramic view of a sunset over rolling hills and a cloudy sky in a rural area.
Landscape of mountains, a river or lake, and forests with autumn-colored trees.
U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey marker on a stone surface, indicating it is the first point on the boundary of imprint for the survey.
A person riding a horse herds a large flock of sheep across a grassy hillside with dry grass and shrubs under an overcast sky.
A person riding a white horse moving through a flock of sheep on a hillside with dry grass and some dogs among the sheep.
Mountain valley with dense trees, a small lake, and dirt roads, during fall with yellow and green foliage.
Scenic view of rolling hills and mountains with a body of water in the distance, during autumn with trees displaying fall colors.
Landscape of rolling hills under partly cloudy sky, with a long shadow of a person cast on the ground in the foreground.
A vast landscape with rolling hills covered in dry grass, scattered rocks, and distant mountain ranges under a partly cloudy sky.
A landscape of rolling hills with colorful autumn foliage, distant mountains, and a grassy foreground with rocks and yellow wildflowers.
Scenic view of rolling hills and mountains with scattered trees and colorful autumn foliage under a partly cloudy sky.
Autumn landscape with tall trees in fall colors, grassy field in the foreground, forested hills in the background, and a partly cloudy sky.
Autumn landscape with trees displaying fall foliage, mountains in the background, and partly cloudy sky.
Gated entrance to a cemetery with stone pillars and decorative iron gate, set against a hillside with dry grass and a partially visible moon in the sky.
An ornate metal archway with the word 'GEMETERY' written on it, set against a hillside during dusk with the moon visible in the sky.
A landscape with a body of water, rolling hills, partly cloudy sky, and dry grasses and bushes along the shoreline.
Snow-covered trees and mountains beside a flowing river under a clear blue sky.
Frost-covered bushes and trees along a river under a clear blue sky, with a snow-dusted hillside in the background.
Two people hiking through a snowy forest with tall, white-barked trees, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and dense evergreen trees in the background.
Person wearing snowshoes in a snowy mountain landscape with trees and cloudy sky.
Snow-covered mountain landscape with evergreen trees, barren trees in the foreground, and a cloudy sky.
A bald eagle standing on ice near water, with its beak open, and a snowy, icy background.
Two ducks flying over a body of water with leafless bushes in the background.
A male mallard duck flapping its wings while standing in the water.
A male tuxedo duck swimming in a body of water.
A bald eagle perched on a wooden power pole against a background of leafless trees and blue sky.
Several ducks swimming on a calm body of water with a distant horizon and light-colored sky.
A pelican with black-tipped wings running in shallow water at the beach.
Two Canada geese walking on snow-covered ground.
A landscape of rolling hills with patches of snow, dry shrubs in autumn colors, and a small stream running through the foreground.
A wetland scene with two sandhill cranes, one flying and one standing in shallow water, surrounded by dried grasses and snow at the edge.
A sandhill crane landing in a wetland area with sparse, dry vegetation and water.
A sandhill crane wading in shallow water near the shoreline of a lake or river.
A herd of elk spread across a sloped hillside with sparse vegetation and a clear blue sky.
A beaver sitting in water among sticks and mud, with wetlands or marshy terrain in the background.
Snow-covered river in a dry landscape with bushes, mountains in the background, and a clear blue sky.
Snow-covered mountains with evergreen trees, a clear blue sky, and dry yellow bushes in the foreground.
A woodpecker with a red cheek, black and white spotted body, and a pointed beak perched on a tree branch among leafless branches against a clear blue sky.
A small bird with brown and white feathers standing on dry grass with sparse vegetation in the background.
Snow-covered lake with trees and bushes in the foreground and hills with patches of snow in the background.
Seagulls swimming and standing in icy water and snow-covered ground with leafless bushes in the foreground.
Herons standing on rocks near a partially frozen lake or river.
A person standing on the grassy shore of a partially frozen lake, with mountains in the background and a blue sky with scattered clouds overhead.
Long exposure photograph of star trails in the night sky over a dark landscape.
A camera on a tripod set up on rocky terrain by a lake with hills and overcast sky in the background.
A blue bird perched on a small branch against a gray sky background.
View of a rocky lakeshore with scattered plants and bushes, calm water in the middle, and rolling hills or mountains in the distance beneath cloudy skies.
A rugged, semi-arid landscape with scattered shrubs, rocks, and dry grass under a cloudy, overcast sky.
A male canvasback duck swimming in a body of water with ripples.
A family of Canada geese swimming in a body of water with two adult geese and three goslings
Two white herons wading in shallow water among green grass and reeds.