Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
near Zion National Park’s East Entrance
Adventure, Comfort & Wide-Open Views Just Minutes from Zion National Park
Escape the crowds and experience Zion your way.
Perched at 6,500 feet near Orderville, Utah on Zion’s scenic east side, Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort offers unforgettable lodging, guided adventures, and family-friendly activities. Plus, you’re surrounded by breathtaking red rock views and cooler mountain air, making it the perfect scenic experience.
Why Stay at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort?
We offer more than a place to sleep - we’re your perfect Zion basecamp.
As the closest full-service resort to Zion’s East Entrance, Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort offers a serene escape with cooler temperatures and fewer crowds than neighboring Springdale. Perfect for families, couples, and groups alike, the resort features a diverse range of lodging options that span from rustic campsites to luxury vacation rentals. Guests can seamlessly fill their days with the easy availability of on-site tours, activities, and expert adventure guides, making it an ideal base camp for any Zion getaway.
Whether you’re here to hike, explore, relax, or reconnect, we make it easy.
Accommodations at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
If you're deciding where to stay near Zion National Park, Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort is your one-stop shop for making the most of your time in the area. Whether it's a luxury Zion National Park cabin to accommodate the whole extended family under one roof and featuring gourmet-style kitchens, or the perfect camping spot in the woods for you and your furry pup, we offer it all.
Your gateway to unforgettable adventures in Zion National Park
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort is rated "Best Adventure Resort," and we offer a variety of exhilarating guided tours from our local experts near Zion to suit every thrill level. Explore hidden slot canyons, navigate breathtaking off-road trails, experience sunset Jeep tours, enjoy the wild west from horseback on a ride led by a real cowboy, or hike the endless trails surrounding the resort.
Fun On-site Activities at the Resort
If you’re looking to stay close to your vacation home during your stay at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, there are plenty of activities right here at the resort.
Make memories with loved ones at our family-friendly pool and Jacuzzi located at the resort property. The main recreation area is outfitted with included amenities and paid activities such as: a climbing wall, mini golf course, paintball, basketball courts, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, and many other activities so you can stay active in a variety of ways without having to leave the comfort of the resort.
Included On-site Activities
Pool Access
Tennis Courts
Pickle ball
Kayaks
Basketball
Volleyball
Paddleboards
Hiking TrailsPaid On-site Activities
Climbing Wall
Mini Golf
Golf Carts
Paintball
Virtual Reality
Shooting Range
Star Gazing
Words from our wonderful guests!
- "Zion ponderosa will now be our vacation spot when we want to come to Zion! let’s talk about the price - incredible what we pay for everything it includes! It’s a perfect plan for the family, very close to Zion’s adventure, it didn’t take us more than 30 minutes to drive to the entrance of the park! We love this place, very calm and friendly people."
- "We stayed at Zion Ponderosa Ranch last month in July and had the best time ever! We went with a group of 8 family members and stayed in one of the vacation home duplexes. It was perfect! The home was gorgeous with plenty of room. The ranch itself has so many fun activities for the kids."
- "I would like to highly recommend the Zion Ponderosa ranch resort. It’s very unique and it’s clean and in a great location with plenty of activities. And I personally would like to recognize an outstanding employee by the name of Kinley, who was extremely helpful in making my reservation And with everything I possibly could ever wanna know on entertaining and fun activities that are offered by their location. A great place."
- "Great scenic drive to get to Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort! The property is gorgeous and perfect for a relaxing evening after a day of hiking in the park. The restaurant has plenty of choices if you get hungry. There is a pool and hot tub to help recover your muscles. Plenty to do with the family between putt putt, game rooms, the pond, playground and tours right from the resort. I do plan on staying again in the future."