Phantom Ranch
Indoor lodging · Coconino County ·
Steak, stew, and lemonade at the bottom of the canyon
Steak, stew, and lemonade at the bottom of the canyon
"Renowned lodging at the very bottom of the Grand Canyon, where a stay accompanies a trip that reaches the canyon floor." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Down on the canyon floor about nine miles from the South Rim, Phantom Ranch is closed for the season amid the wildfires and related access and safety concerns." - Karen Gardiner
"The sole lodging located below the canyon rim, reachable only by trail and historically serviced by pack mules that carry guests and supplies. The ranch depends on around 150 canyon mules for transport and benefits from park food-waste programs—kitchen scraps such as shriveled apples, melon rinds and carrot shavings are veterinarian-approved and reserved for mule meals—helping divert food waste from landfills and support animal nutrition." - Emily Hochberg
"Phantom Ranch is part of a hiking tour offered by the Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute, where participants can stay at the legendary accommodation located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'
"Whether you get there by mule, by raft, or by foot, there’s nowhere on earth like Phantom Ranch. Nestled at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, Phantom Ranch is the toughest dinner reservation to land in the park. You can make the effort by entering the online lottery, scoring an overnight stay, and hiking or riding a mule down the 10-mile Bright Angel Trail or 7.7-mile South Kaibab Trail. (Due to trail conditions, availability is more limited than usual. Check online before making your plans.) Once you arrive at Phantom Ranch, you’ll be greeted with a dinner of steak, cornbread, and potatoes; beef stew; or vegetable chili. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, hotcakes, cherrywood-smoked bacon, and enough coffee to motivate you to hike back to civilization." - Krista Diamond