Community Guide

Arcadia, Utah

Arcadia is a scattered community in Duchesne County. It was first settled in 1906 and previously called Red Cap, after a Ute leader. Its current name comes from the Arcadian region of Greece.

A green, irrigated valley interspersed by arid brushland and rugged badlands.
A view of Arcadia from Ioka Lane.

Community Facts

  • County: Duchesne
  • Coordinates: 40.2225, -110.2374
  • Elevation: 5,384 ft.
  • Area Code: 435
  • Telephone Exchanges: 646, 622
  • ZIP Code: 84021

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Gardening Info

  • Hardiness Zone: 5b
  • Annual Precipitation: 8.5 in.

1991-2020 precip. normals

Community Life

Arcadia lies in a valley skirted by the Lake Fork River on the north. To the south, the Duchesne River flows past Bridgeland, meeting the Lake Fork east of Arcadia near Myton. Arcadia's roads connect, via Ravola Dugway, to Ioka Lane (S.R. 87) between Ioka and Upalco. Ravola Dugway Road continues as 12000 West and connects to Bridgeland's River Road. Back roads connect Arcadia to the Myton area, near the Duchesne and Lake Fork rivers' confluence.

Businesses & Services

Chuck's Meats maintains a processing plant in Arcadia. Its retail store is located in Duchesne.

Churches

Latter-day Saints in Arcadia are split between Altamont Second, Bridgeland and Ioka wards in the Altamont, Duchesne and Roosevelt stakes.

Schools

Arcadia is served by the Duchesne County School District, with students split between schools in Altamont, Duchesne, Myton and Roosevelt, depending on their location and grade in school.

Community Resources & Public Services

Government, Public & Emergency Services

Arcadia is unincorporated. It’s part of the Upper Community Recreation District. Law enforcement is provided by the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office. Most of the area is served by the Myton Fire Department.

Parks & Recreation

The old Red Cap Cemetery is located in Arcadia.

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