The Lodge at Red River Ranch

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.

Guarded by a row of ancient elms and cottonwoods, The Lodge captures the heritage and majesty of the Old West. The Lodge features a three-story Great Room with rugged, open-beam construction, a massive Anasazi stone fireplace, and an unparalleled collection of authentic Navajo rugs. Fifteen unique guest rooms and suites are decorated with attractive, rustic furnishings and décor, with its own fire

place to complete the setting. Each has a private balcony or garden patio that creates the perfect place for reflection. Red River Ranch encompasses over 2,000 acres of grass and sage pastures, alfalfa fields, and meandering river bottoms. The Ranch offers guided catch-and-release fly-fishing on five miles of the Fremont River and at its spring-fed Jericho and Blackrock reservoirs. Seasonal game hunting and sporting clays are also available on a private reserve with spectacular views of the Velvet Ridge and Boulder Mountain. The Lodge at Red River Ranch is situated on historic Utah Highway 24, against the stunning backdrop of red sandstone cliffs. It stands at the gateway to the unspoiled Capitol Reef National Park. Guests routinely use The Lodge as a base when discovering the raw beauty of the southwestern landscape. Many take the traditional Grand Circle touring route, which connects the major Southwest National Parks. From The Lodge, both Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park are only a day-trip away. Arches National Park lies to the northeast, and Grand Staircase National Monument to the south. Some of our visitors even include Grand Canyon and Monument Valley in their adventure. The Lodge is also close to two of Utah's most popular water recreation areas: Fishlake and Lake Powell. In addition, there are numerous lakes and reservoirs within Dixie National Forest. The forested highlands are beautiful at all seasons, inviting avid hikers to their trails. Five minutes from The Lodge is the charming tree-lined town of Torrey, Utah. It offers award-winning services and fine dining to visitors. There is so much to see, so much history to uncover, and so much to experience in Southern Utah. Consider The Lodge at Red River Ranch your stagecoach stop to the great Southwest.

Capitol Reef's road report is worth reading before you go anywhere in July. Not because it is exciting reading (it is a ...
07/24/2026

Capitol Reef's road report is worth reading before you go anywhere in July. Not because it is exciting reading (it is a road report), but because summer weather can change a plan pretty fast.

As of the July 19 update, the Fruita-side classics are in good shape: Scenic Drive, Grand Wash, Capitol Gorge, Pleasant Creek, and Goosenecks are all listed as 2WD.

But the Notom-Bullfrog Road is listed as impassable, Bullfrog Creek Crossing is likely impassable, and South Draw is high-clearance 4WD, very rough, and not recommended.

So there is your friendly nudge from the desert

Here is one small July tip that does a lot of work:Get to the trailhead before 9:00.The park's trail guide says parking ...
07/21/2026

Here is one small July tip that does a lot of work:

Get to the trailhead before 9:00.

The park's trail guide says parking at many Capitol Reef trailheads fills by 9:00 a.m. and stays crowded until after 4:00 p.m. That is useful all year, but in July it matters twice. You beat the parking rush, and you get your walking done before the heat starts making speeches.

Hickman Bridge, Grand Wash, Capitol Gorge, whatever is on the list - give it the cool part of the day.

As of the park's June 16 orchard update, the Merin Smith orchard remains open for apricot harvest, and the Mott orchard ...
06/19/2026

As of the park's June 16 orchard update, the Merin Smith orchard remains open for apricot harvest, and the Mott orchard on the Scenic Drive is now open for picking. Both are unfenced and open daily from dawn until dusk. Apricots are $2.00 per pound, with bushel pricing available.

The Johnson and Cook orchards are closed for apricot harvest now, and the park expects additional orchards - including Mulford, Adams, and Gifford - to open in the coming days as fruit ripens.

So if Fruita is part of your Capitol Reef day (and it really should be), check the fruit hotline before you count on picking: 435-425-3791, press 1, then 5.

Also, be sure to leave any research markers or materials in the orchards alone.

Photo by Andy Blokhin via Shutterstock

Long June days are good for drives that need a little room.As of the park's June 14 road update, the Burr Trail is liste...
06/16/2026

Long June days are good for drives that need a little room.

As of the park's June 14 road update, the Burr Trail is listed as 2WD in the Waterpocket District, while Notom-Bullfrog is high-clearance 2WD and Strike Valley Overlook is high-clearance 4WD.

Which is the usual Southern Utah lesson: the pretty road is one thing, and the road after the pretty road may be something else entirely.

Check conditions before you go, take more water than seems polite, and let the long daylight do its work.

Photo by Kris Wiktor via Shutterstock

June is a pretty good month to remember that Capitol Reef does not have to be complicated.Go early. Take the Scenic Driv...
06/09/2026

June is a pretty good month to remember that Capitol Reef does not have to be complicated.

Go early. Take the Scenic Drive while the light is still kind, stop at Grand Wash or Capitol Gorge if you want a short wander, and be back in the shade before the afternoon starts acting like it owns the place.

As of the park's latest road update, the Scenic Drive, Grand Wash, and Capitol Gorge roads are all listed for standard 2WD vehicles. Still, check the conditions page before you roll.

Photo by Maciej Bledowski via Shutterstock

Did you know Capitol Reef has more than 1,900 fruit trees that date back to pioneer times? The orchards of Fruita aren’t...
09/28/2025

Did you know Capitol Reef has more than 1,900 fruit trees that date back to pioneer times? The orchards of Fruita aren’t just about apples and peaches — they’re living history.

Even though 2025’s harvest was lost to spring freezes, the orchards are still open for strolling, and the Gifford House continues the tradition with pies and jams.

Read more about the orchards and plan your visit at redriverranch.com

Cooler mornings, golden cottonwoods, and trails that feel wide open, fall is the best time to hike Capitol Reef. 🌄We’ve ...
09/20/2025

Cooler mornings, golden cottonwoods, and trails that feel wide open, fall is the best time to hike Capitol Reef. 🌄

We’ve rounded up the top trails (and tips) to make the most of September and October in the park.

👉 Read more on our blog at redriverranch.com/our-blog

✨ Ever seen the Milky Way stretch from horizon to horizon? At Capitol Reef, the night sky still shines the way it used t...
08/27/2025

✨ Ever seen the Milky Way stretch from horizon to horizon? At Capitol Reef, the night sky still shines the way it used to. 🌌

Find out what makes this park a certified Gold Tier Dark Sky Park — and why The Lodge at Red River Ranch is the perfect place to experience it.

👉 Read more on our website at https://redriverranch.com/our-blog/

Photo courtesy of NPS.

🚘 Planning a road trip through Capitol Reef?Don’t miss the 5 best scenic drives in the area, especially if you’re cravin...
07/25/2025

🚘 Planning a road trip through Capitol Reef?

Don’t miss the 5 best scenic drives in the area, especially if you’re craving empty roads, jaw-dropping views, and a little off-the-beaten-path magic.

From Utah’s famous Scenic Byway 12 to the remote beauty of Cathedral Valley, we’re breaking down our favorite routes near the Lodge.

📍Some are paved highways. Some are dirt trails. All are worth the drive.

📖 Read the full list on our blog: https://redriverranch.com/our-blog/

Ever heard of Pioneer Day? It’s Utah’s own July 24th celebration, fireworks, parades, and a nod to the settlers who made...
07/24/2025

Ever heard of Pioneer Day? It’s Utah’s own July 24th celebration, fireworks, parades, and a nod to the settlers who made their way west

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