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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.
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.
November 3, 2026
Nature, Outdoor adventures, Travel
The Short Hike
By November, a Capitol Reef hike does not have to be the biggest thing on the map to be worth doing. The light is gone earlier, the temperature has some opinions, and a short walk with a good view starts making a lot of sense. [...]
October 20, 2026
Historical places, Nature, Travel
An Afternoon Still Works
Late October can make a person think a Capitol Reef day needs to be hurried along before the light goes. But Fruita is pretty good at proving otherwise. [...]
September 30, 2026
Outdoor adventures
The Apple Part Of The Day
There are still apples in Fruita, which is a pretty good reason not to fill a Capitol Reef day from one end to the other. The park's September 28 update lists four orchards where you can pick them. [...]