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The Lodge at Red River Ranch
Built on the grand scale of the great western lodges, the Lodge at Red River Ranch blends rich western history with modern convenience.
You will find the accommodations comfortable, the food and service outstanding, the location breathtaking, and the overall experience, well… unforgettable.
- Stay in one of 15 guest rooms, each of which are unique.
- Enjoy our collection of authentic, antique furnishings and art.
- Admire the cliffs and gardens from your private balcony or patio.
- Experience the very best of Southern Utah in style and luxury.
Discover Utah’s Best Secret.
Capitol Reef is the hidden gem of Utah’s park systems. Camp in the orchards of Fruita, explore the canyons of the Waterpocket Fold, hike in the remote reaches of Cathedral Valley, and bask in the beauty and the solitude. There’s nowhere else quite like Capitol Reef.
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You’ll swear you’ve walked into one of the great lodges of Western legend when you walk through the doors at Red River Ranch. The guest rooms are meticulously and individually decorated with fine antiques and art
One of the nation’s posher spots.
Beyond Bryce, cheap motels predominate. The great exception is The Lodge at Red River Ranch… It is a lavishly decorated old-style Western lodge on 2,000 acres, with gorgeous views over blood-red bluffs.
Top 25 best American lodges
The Lodge at Red River Ranch feels like a grand, turn-of-the-century Adirondack lodge with rustic-chic rooms that have wood-burning fireplaces.
Capitol Reef National Park is the unsung gem of Utah’s impressive parks system. Book a room at the intimate Red River Ranch.
More to Explore. Read our Blog.
We’ve got hundreds of blog posts, detailing the best adventures that you can have in Southern Utah. See our latest posts below, and experience Capitol Reef like a true insider.
November 14, 2019
Education, Historical places
Fremont Indian State Park
We at the Lodge love discovering little gems in Southern Utah – the places that most people drive right past, or that are a little tricky to get to. And we love suggesting these gems on our blog, so that you can discover [...]
October 28, 2019
Outdoor adventures
Fall Hikes for 2019
As we may have mentioned before, autumn is actually a pretty fantastic time to hang out in Capitol Reef. There are a lot fewer people in the off-season, and the weather is much cooler. So you can actually do more hiking in less time. And since […]
October 15, 2019
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Capitol Reef Like a Local
We at the Lodge at Red River Ranch have been living next to Capitol Reef National Park for a long time now. And we’ve learned a thing or two while we’ve been here, which means we have the advantage when it comes to exploring [...]