Castle Dale: the numbers and what's current The Census Bureau estimates Castle Dale's population at 1,547 on July 1, 2025, up 3.7% from the 1,492 in its April 2020 estimates base. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates ↗
Mayor: Danny Van Wagoner. Council: Joel Dorsch, Glen Gerber, Brad Giles, Mike Jorgensen, Emily Mills. Castle Dale City: Elected Officials ↗
The City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month (July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10 and Oct. 8, 2026). Utah Public Notice Website: Castle Dale City Council, Oct. 8, 2026 ↗
From the city Agenda: changes to the short-term vacation rental rules, an arena fee waiver request from the Emery rodeo team, a request to change a lot's zoning from residential to allow an RV park, and a full-time position and $1 raise for a city worker. ↗ October 8, 2026 · Utah Public Notice Website: Castle Dale City Council agenda, Oct. 8, 2026Council agenda: oath of office for a new recorder, a Fall Fest fundraiser fee waiver, a sidewalk grinding and repair contract, and changes to the short-term vacation rental rules ↗ September 10, 2026 · Utah Public Notice Website: Castle Dale City Council, Sept. 10 agendaBudget and finances Checked against the city's own pages on October 28, 2026 . Dates and schedules change; confirm with the city before you plan around them.
Castle Dale at a glance Emery County · Utah
Castle Dale is Emery County’s government seat, set along Cottonwood Creek in Castle Valley. Utah’s historical account places it between the Wasatch Plateau and the San Rafael Swell. Its civic and educational institutions form an important part of the story, alongside farming, livestock and the region’s energy economy.
The city’s website includes municipal contacts, maps and the Blue Sage Arena, which has its own event and rental information. Despite the visitor-oriented name of the website, it provides city-office resources as well as community material. Nearby Orangeville has a closely related history but remains a separate municipality with its own government and resident services. Castle Dale’s council materials include draft minutes, applications and treasurer or recorder reports. Distinguish those documents before following a decision: a draft is not approved minutes, and a routine financial report should not be described as an audited financial statement.
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Sales tax in Castle Dale The combined sales and use tax rate is 6.35% . Grocery food is taxed at 3.00%, restaurant meals at 7.35% and hotel stays (transient room) at 12.92%. Rates in effect as of Oct. 1, 2026. Source: Utah State Tax Commission: Sales and Use Tax Rates ↗
Places and local character Resident essentials Check arena availability and current terms with the city; regional recreation destinations have separate operators and access rules.
Government and sources Municipal directory · Utah municipal boundary data · Roster checked Oct. 19, 2026. Check the linked agency for current services and contacts.
Local guide sources Local guide reviewed Oct 20, 2026 . Operators provide current hours, fees, reservations and access information.
