Zion Mountain Ranch

This is what I call roughing it for a city girl!
I don’t camp but I love nature and finding cabins like these in the middle of nowhere brings the best of both worlds for those who enjoy hot baths or showers at the end of the evening.
I accidentally stumbled upon this place while driving from Kanab to Zion. Noticed hundreds of buffalo from the road and stopped to take pics of them and discovered this was a ranch with so many things going on!
This place has cabins (small & large), a restaurant, buffalo, horses, goats, chickens, dogs, gardens, and beautiful scenery in all directions.
Things I loved ~
Jacuzzi tub in the champagne suites (upgrade — it’s so worth it)
Rocking love seat in front of each cabin
Fireplace that warms up the cabins very quickly
Pet friendly
The restaurant
All the animals that roam the property
Handmade soaps
The grounds, everything is rustic & charming!
Things that could use some tlc ~
Towels weren’t soft and could be replaced
Get rid of spider webs before arrival, cabin just needed a once over
Phone in the cabin just for any emergencies
*wifi is free but can be spotty so just something to keep in mind for someone who might depend on it.
I highly recommend this place as an option for anyone visiting the surrounding parks and it truly is a rustic & romantic getaway. Take advantage of the restaurant because it’s awesome and horseback riding. You’ll also be around lots of different animals and some roam freely and the charming factor was on point here. Loved it and will definitely be back.

Zion is our favorite place to be. We normally come here about twice a year avarage to canyoneer and camp. This time we decided to celebrate our anniversary in this majestic land and got a cabin at Zion mountain ranch. My husband and I were blown away by this place! The view from our cabin was breathtaking with canyons covered in snow, deer casually walking around in little herds, and of course the huge but silent buffalo hanging around in their enclosure. We were waken up by roosters every morning, and enjoyed our coffee on the porch on a swing bench wrapped in warm blankets. The Buffalo Vista cabin we stayed at was clean and spacious, with a fireplace and an ac unit that kept us very warm and cosy. There was a TV in the room (but who needs one when you are in paradise?), a fridge and a microwave, and the shower was nice and hot. But the first thing that strikes you as soon as you walk in is the pine smell from the logs that the cabin is built with. Amazing!!! There is a restaurant next door to the office building, where you can enjoy a glass of wine and a buffalo burger. Yum! The staff was very friendly and professional, we were greeted by a big white rooster at the door to the office (he seems to be the boss there). Our stay was so pleasant, it made it hard to leave. I definitely left a piece of my heart there.

My husband and I stayed a night in Zion Mountain Ranch during Thanksgiving. It was one of the most memorable experiences of the trip:
1) Good hearty food including Thanksgiving Turkey! It made us feel at home.
2) Very well equipped cabins. some highlights were the very warm heating system, the two person bath tub and the super comfortable leather sofa
3) Horseback rides. We did the 1 hour ride. The horses were very well behaved, the guide very attentive pointing out wildlife (we saw a mule deer, a hawk, several other birds) and we went to the edge of a canyon with gorgeous views.
4) Bisons. Pretty cool to wake up in the morning and see bisons from your window
5) Location. Coming from Vegas you cross Zion National Park to get to the ranch. The ranch owner owns all or most of the property between the ranch and the park. It feels like you are staying in the park even if technically that is not the case.
Highly recommended

Well where do I begin, my husband searched for just the perfect place to stay close to Zion National Park. He did a GREAT job at finding it. We absolutely loved our accommodations. It was one of their honeymoon cabins, yes a cabin! ZMR is out in these gorgeous meadows complete with bison, deer and a breathtaking view of the east side of ZNP mountains. First off the bison are kept from guests by a fence, but they are so cool to watch as they come each morning to eat their hay and by evening they retreat back into their hiding place. Take a walk at night and bring a flashlight and you will see deer. Perfect example of the saying «deer in the headlight». Lol. The views each morning and evening are incredible and make staying here a MUST!!! Our cabin was very spacious, included a mini kitchen, large bathroom with a very large shower, great bedroom area that includes a two person jacuzzi (we loved it and used nightly especially after hiking). Don’t forget the bubble bath. It has a cute electric pot belly stove which really keeps the room warm through the night. Great for the ambience. The reason for not giving ZMR five stars is the king size bed needs a new mattress. It was very saggy and worn on each side of the mattress. I did report it and Shelly was very kind and said they would work on it especially for the price you pay. The kitchen has pretty much all you need including a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, utensils, and glass wine glasses. I must tell you, if you want dust-​free in your room, look elsewhere. Remember I said its in a meadow in the great outdoors so it’s inevitable there will be dust and an occasional spider (we had one in our sink). If you can overlook those few disturbances which you should, then book a cabin. we stayed off-​season so there was no community Bön-​fires to enjoy, rats! The staff is so helpful, kind and friendly. Shelly really helped my husband when booking and willing to answer all his questions and more. Phillip greeted us when we arrived to check in and he too was very kind and helpful even if he hadn’t been there too long. Now onto the restaurant on-​site. It was busy, so we had just a little wait. They had a very large group that evening. Our waiter Josh was wonderful and took my bantering and made it fun. The food was okay. We ordered a steak asked for it medium and it was more like medium-​well but had more fat than we cared for. It came with cut up potatoes and asparagus which were very good. Our salad was fresh and tasty too. My husband and I had wine also. The food is pricey just beware. No bread comes with your meal either. All in all, this is an amazing place and well worth our money. Can’t wait to come again. Thanks ZMR for making our first visit to ZNP wonderful!

This place is a little pricey for a place in the middle of nowhere. The house salad was very non substantial for 10 bucks. Add $ 6 for mushrooms plus tax and tip it came to $ 19. Came out hungry but that is ok I had some apples which help bulked up post meal.
Friends had the blta sandwhich and buffalo burger which were better deals and they said it was OK.

All around great fun. Not something you do everyday. Loved the scenery and the food was good. The buffalo were friendly and where wondering around the whole time we were there.

Very expensive but completely worth every penny.
Convenient location and luxurious accomodations. The cabins look sketchy from the outside, but inside you will find ALL the modern conveniences, with the following exceptions:
No Wi-​Fi or TV reception. They don’t even have Direct TV. No phones in the room.
If you want a wake-​up call, they will come and knock on your door. They did so, and right on time!
Would definitely book this place again, should we come to ZNP again.

Awesome place. People working there went above and beyond to help us out finding camping last minute and were cool, friendly, and helpful from our first to last day. Prices were reasonable ($ 20 flat for all of us for a camp site) and the campgrounds are very close to Zion NP. Free coffee, campgrounds have clean restrooms (with plumbing… surprising) and free Wifi that actually works at the trading post. Nice little pizza place inside too. Will definitely stay here again next time I visit Zion.

Well, wow. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely. My only wish is that we were able to get there during the daylight hours (but going through Zion in full moon light does not suck) and that we could have stayed a couple more days. We really loved the working fireplace in the great room with an outstanding hearth and chimney that obviously took someone a lot of time to design and implement, the great furniture, the comfortable bed, and the general attention to detail and design.
We stayed at the Canyon Rim Suite. It really could not have been more perfect unless we had stayed there on «half price day» or something. There were just 2 of us in a room that was meant for many more, but too much space really isn’t an issue. Great views too.
We were in from Colorado, we see buffalo all the time, but yes, there were buffalo, and lots of them. We got to watch people do touristy things around a buffalo that very well could have ended up with a dead tourist — really entertaining. LOL.
We’d very much like to return. Highly recommended.

What a great location! We stayed just one night after a week of backpacking, and it was the perfect getaway. The cabin was quaint and cozy, with a lovely king sized bed, huge claw foot tub, and fireplace (Buffalo Champagne Suite). Views were nice, overlooking the duck pond in the front and the buffalo range to the East.
We dined at the Grill onsite that night and had a FANTASTIC buffalo burger and a slice of pumpkin cheesecake. The following morning we had the buffalo scramble for breakfast and it was divine! Great waitstaff and awesome vibe in the restaurant. The bison come in for dinner time, so you can watch them graze while the sun sets. Not to mention the chickens and ducks running around, and the pony and horse pens nearby. It was one of our most memorable dinners thanks to the food and atmosphere!
I would stay here again in a heart beat! Just a few small details and recommendations for future guests:
— Watch out for dusty towels! I think the room hadn’t been occupied in several days, so it probably needed one more fresh clean before our arrival.
— Dual shower heads in the shower, but one didn’t work
— Dinner was pricey ($ 20/​burger, $ 45/​steak, $ 45*/bottle of wine). Breakfast was reasonable at approx. $ 10-​$ 13. The portion size of the side dishes was unfortunately small but delicious.
— Make sure you research the cabin and the view. I’m confident it’s worthwhile to purchase a more expensive cabin for the scenery.
— I’m a big fan of friendly greetings during check-​in and check-​out, and I think the staff could improve on that a bit :)
Overall, ⁴⁄₅ stars. We will definitely return and will recommend to family and friends!

The grounds were lovely and the staff was so friendly. Any inconvenience was taken care of quickly and generously… They really want you to feel like a welcomed guest. The cabin was great, animals were darling and the grounds were stunning. We came in the snow and for sure want to come back in the warmer weather. We loved our visit!!!

This was such an amazing getaway! But, it truly is a getaway so if you need to be close to civilization, restaurants, gas stations, etc this will not be the place for you. We rented a cabin and included horseback riding lessons into our package last January. I don’t remember the prices but I can say they were not cheap, but they fulfilled exactly what we were looking for so the price was not an issue. Our cabin was amazing with a huge king bed, claw foot tub, great shower, refrigerator, microwave, sitting area, tv, etc. We had the «champagne suite» Our front porch view was of the planes with buffalos grazing in the distance. There is a a restaurant on site which was very delicious. Late at night you can hear deer roaming about in front of your cabin… I loved feeling connected to the nature.
The nearest gas station is about a 30 minute drive and everything closes at six, so prepare accordingly. If you arrive late (like we did) your key will be in the envelope at the front door office with the cabin number. Finding the cabin the dark might be a bit of a challenge but overall it’s not too bad. We spent three days here and I loved getting off the grid and just relaxing and soaking up all of the natural beauty that was surrounding us.
It is great for a romantic getaway or a family gathering.

If you’re looking for a getaway in Utah or just a place to stay if visiting the national parks, Zion Mountain Ranch is the place to book your next vacation. It is located just a little east of Zion National Park (about a 30 minute drive) and Bryce Canyon (about 1 hour 30 minutes drive). If you want to be extra adventurous, the Grand Canyon is about 2 hours away.
The cabins are modern, clean, and well worth the money. They were nice enough to give us a free upgrade since there’s was barely anyone visiting during this time of year.
We were lucky enough to get a cabin that outlooks the buffalo reserve. In the morning, we got the opportunity to see the herd come in for their breakfast and they also get fed during the evening before the sun sets. Plenty of opportunity to see family of deer. In fact, there was deer scat just right outside the deck. But during the stay, there was deers just roaming few feet away. We also heard coyotes in the distance.
Reception is weak and spotty, however this is the time to be away from all the hustle and bustle. Bring some games or DVDs for entertainment, and definitely especially snacks! We spent our nights star gazing and listening for all the animals.

Nice Hotel, But too expensive … the service was really bad, not really clean, 1 towel for 3 people. not bath mat… I’m really bad doing a proper bed but I could have teach them how … the view is really good and it’s charming.
Too far from the village of «springdale», so if you want dinner you’ll have no other choice than the buffalo restaurant, really good quality but one more time too expensive.
I recommend this place for people who want calm and quiet, group of friends or big families.

Rented a cabin for the week. Is was just prefect for our needs. The view of the field of buffalo is amazing. The TV service is limited to only a few channels, able to the news and was all we needed. Bring DVDs if you want to watch movies. The wifi is available at the lobby down in the office.
Be very careful driving to and from Zion National Park, deers are crossing the road in groups and often.

Zion Mountain Ranch was everything I hoped for and more! Adorable wooden cabins situated on a beautiful landscape with buffalo herds, horseback riding, ducks and chickens running around, and a community camp fire at night. The cabin we got was very comfortable with 2 huge king size beds, cute gas fireplace, nice porch, and very clean. The TV had quite poor reception, but in this environment who’s watching TV. There is free wifi close to the reception and restaurant area if you are really so attached to electronics. The staff were friendly and helpful, the Buffalo Grill restaurant had AMAZING food. This is as good as it gets for the get-​away-​from-​it-​all but still be pampered life!

This place proved to be much better than expected. After the long drive and crazy fun in vegas, we checked in at the Zion Mountian Ranch. We were 6 people and had a lot of luggage (including the extra bedding if needed, chairs, stove, food, liquor, etc). Our parking was right outside the cabin which made it really convinient.
Very authenctic wooden room.
The king size bed can easily fit in 3 people.
Beautiful furniture to have the morning coffee during the beautiful sunrise outside in the porch.
Privacy at its best. we played music and had hookah with some light alchohol without any disturbance to others.
Restaurant: only 1 restaurant with very limited options and pricey too. If you are living in a cabin, why not cook something for yourslef ?
Horse riding: Must do. $ 40/​person for 1 hour (i just read $ 40 for 2 hours in 1 of the review though) all to gether a new experience while watching the buffalo and the canyons. totally opposite to the LA traffic. So peaceful and refreshing !!
Room service: cleaning only after your check out. the lady come and collects towels but thats it. keep your cabin clean till you live there. The coffee provided at the ranch was amazing.
Location: it is about 15 miles from the zion national park. but the drive there is very scenic. the distance is worth it. Dont trsut your GPS for find the zion mountain ranch location. we were lost for a while.
I loved the freshly plucked apple from the orchads at the reception. The Recptionaist is very generous and a master of hospitality. I fell in love with my litte vacation and taking back tons of memories. thank you Zion mountain ranch !!

Très bon camping a un prix très raisonnable. Emplacement très pratique pour une halte la nuit avant la visite du National parc de Zion en venant de l’est. Le personnel est très très sympathique et offre un service irréprochable. Le magasin de souvenirs proposé des objets a des prix abordables.

Can’t beat this place. Even though it is not quite in Zion National Park you are so close to the entrance. The cottages are amazing and modern. We had the 2 bd but they also have a futon in the living room and some extra sleeping pads for those that don’t want to share the king beds in each bedroom. The bathroom’s are spacious and a very nice kitchen area. What separates this place though is restaurant which is average but for little kids you have a petting zoo basically while you eat. You see Buffalo, ponies, rabbits, chickens (some allow the kid to pet them), ducks… etc with the natural surrounding of a great plains area. Nice contrast to the Zion National Park /​Zion Lodge.

Fantastic little cabins that allow you to unwind, unplug, and just enjoy the amazingness that is the Zion National Park area! The hubby and i stayed here for 6 nights while we hiked the crap out of Zion and were extremely comfortable and happy. The cabin was quite large with a king size bed, HUGE claw foot tub, small lounge room and a limited kitchen (fridge, microwave, sink, toaster and coffee maker) however it was enough for us to rustle up a plate of nachos when we got home super late from a hike.
If cell phone reception /​connectivity is a priority for you then I wouldn’t recommend staying here as there is really only network and wifi at reception and the restaurant but sometimes its nice to disconnect and remember that there are more things to life than being accessible 24 hours a day right? After all, isn’t that what vacations are all about? We’re already planning our next trip back to Zion and we’ll definitely be staying here!