Zion Mountain Ranch Hotel - Mount Carmel Junction

Ranch resort with roaming buffalo and an organic farm-to-table restaurant, 5 minutes from Zion National Park's east entrance

Amenities & Activities

Zion Mountain Ranch has an on-site buffalo preserve where guests can watch the herd roam across the meadow. The ranch offers guided horseback riding excursions for all skill levels, plus hiking trails that start from the property. Evenings include a community campfire setup with s'mores kits and occasional live entertainment.

Rooms & Suites

The private cabins at Zion Ranch Resort provide western decor with a seating area that includes a fireplace and a TV with a DVD player. Each cabin has a microwave, a small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities for convenience. Some lodges at Mountain Ranch Zion feature outdoor hot tubs and can accommodate large groups, with sizes ranging from studios to multi-bedroom homes.

Dining

Cordwood Restaurant serves organic cuisine daily, sourcing ingredients from the ranch's own greenhouse. The menu includes a bison burger made from the on-site herd and other farm-to-table dishes. Guests can enjoy dinner at this historical restaurant that focuses on local, sustainable food.

Location

Zion Mountain Ranch Hotel Mount Carmel Junction is a 5-minute drive from the east entrance of Zion National Park, offering quick access to the park's less crowded trails. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is a 40-minute drive away, and Bryce Canyon National Park is 100 km from the lodge. The ranch's setting on a secluded mountain meadow provides dark night skies for stargazing.

Family & Pets

The ranch is family-friendly with activities like feeding the buffalo, brushing horses, and visiting the farm animals, including chickens and ducks. Pet-friendly cabins are available for guests traveling with dogs, though ranch dogs (Great Pyrenees) roam the property. Spacious cabins that sleep up to 16 people make the property suitable for large family reunions.

• Location: 5-minute drive to Zion National Park's east entrance, 40 minutes to Coral Pink Sand Dunes, 100 km to Bryce Canyon
• Rooms: Cabins with fireplace, DVD player, microwave, small fridge, and western decor
• Dining: Cordwood Restaurant serving organic cuisine from on-site greenhouse
• Activities: Guided horseback riding excursions, hiking trails, community campfire with s'mores
• Family: Pet-friendly cabins, buffalo preserve viewing, farm animals, and spacious lodges for large groups