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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.
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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.
Plan Your Adventure.
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.
September 24, 2022
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Top 5 Day Hikes in Capitol Reef
There are lots of trails worth exploring in Capitol Reef National Park. Some are multi-day adventures, like Lower Mulley Twist, but the majority can be done in a day. So let’s look at and rank some of our favorite day hikes in the park […]
September 14, 2022
Outdoor adventures, Travel
Comparing Arches and Canyonlands
There is a lot to see in Southern Utah. And unfortunately, it can be hard to see all you want to see in just one trip. Which means you might have to make some choices about what to include in your Southern Utah vacation. So let’s talk [...]
August 22, 2022
Nature, Outdoor adventures
Top 5 Things to Do in Zion
Every year Zion National Park welcome over 2.6 million visitors – many of them on Labor Day Weekend, which is in a few days – and it’s no wonder: Zion contains 150,000 acres of some of the most incredible landscape in North America. It can be a little daunting to form a plan [...]