That's right!... Zion Ponderosa Resort sits at 6,500' above sea level. Our 4,000 acre ranch and resort is part of a large forested plateau that borders the eastern edge of Zion National Park and just a short drive from Bryce Canyon National Park. Click here to see an aerial view of Zion Ponderosa and Zion National Park.
Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park are located in the Western United States, in the southwest part of the state of Utah. Zion National Park is Utah's oldest national park and one of the most popular parks in the country. The red and white sandstone formations within Zion National Park stretch thousands of feet above the valley floor and offer magnificent views. It's no mistake that Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort is located amidst America's highest concentration of natural scenic wonders.
- Bryce Canyon (75 minutes)
- Cedar Breaks National Monument (65 minutes)
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes (25 minutes)
- Grand Canyon North Rim (2 hours)
- Grand Staircase National Monument (20 minutes)
- Lake Powell (1 hour, 45 minutes)
- Pipe Spring National Monument (45 minutes)
• Las Vegas, • Salt Lake City, • Denver, • Phoenix.
Directions from I-15: Take scenic Highway 9 to route marker #46 just 2 miles outside the east gate of Zion National Park. Then turn north on the paved North Fork Road. Follow the signs along the very scenic drive (just five miles) to Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort. You Can't Miss It!... The next map is a closer view of the North Fork road. You're welcome to print this page for use as you travel.
From Las Vegas: Take I-15 North to St. George, Utah. Approximately eight miles north of St. George, leave I-15 at exit #16 (right/east) to Highway 9 (the Hurricane / Zion National Park exit) Follow the signs to Zion National Park. Enter the Park, go through both tunnels, exit the park on the East side. Drive two miles and watch for North Fork Rd. on the left side of the road. Turn left onto North Fork Rd. and drive five miles. (see above maps)
From Northern Utah on Interstate 15: You have two options.
1- The Shortest Travel Time - Come south of the town of Beaver on I-15 to Highway 20 (exit 95). You will turn to the East (left on the overpass) and follow this road approximately 20 miles. At the junction of Scenic Highway 89 you will turn right (south) and go seven miles to the town of Panguitch. In downtown Panguitch at the main intersection you will turn left (East) to stay on highway 89. Continue on highway 89 south for approximately 35 miles to Mount Carmel Junction. Here you will turn right onto Scenic Highway 9. You will travel 11 miles to the turn (North Fork Rd - turn right) to travel to Zion Ponderosa. Then follow this road for five miles to our main gate. (see above maps)
2- Scenic Route through Zion National Park - Take I-15 south to the Toquerville / Hurricane (#27) exit. Travel 10 miles through Toquerville on Highway 17. Turn left on Highway 9 and follow the signs to Zion National Park. Enter the Park, go through both tunnels, exit the park on the East side. Drive two miles and watch for North Fork Rd. sign on the right. Turn left onto North Fork Rd. and drive five miles. (see above maps)
GPS Coordinates for the Ranch -
N 37 16.271
W 112 52.532
** We do not refund due to inclement weather.
** The Zion National Park Fee is $25.00 per car for 7 days or use an annual parks pass ($80.00)
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