Phantom Ranch

Wildfires Continue to Burn At the Grand Canyon—Here's What to Know | Condé Nast Traveler

"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

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"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

Only 1% of Grand Canyon Visitors Have Seen This Part of the Landmark — Here's How to Visit

"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'

Where to Eat at the Grand Canyon | Eater Vegas

"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

"It may look a little like your childhood summer camp, but Phantom Ranch feels like the Ritz by the time you make it to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, whether by foot—a steep 10-mile hike—mule, or boat down the Colorado River. Set near a creek in the shade of a cottonwood grove, the lodge is the only property located beneath the rim of the canyon, making it an extremely popular destination. Book early; the concession uses a lottery system for reservations beginning 14 months in advance. There are two lodging options: log cabins that sleep up to 10 people and are furnished with cold water sinks and toilets (there are common shower facilities), and four dormitories—two each for men and women—that sleep 10 in five bunk beds. Linens are provided and, thankfully, all of the buildings have air-conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter. Also be sure to reserve meals ahead of time. Seating in the canteen is limited, and the steak and meat-stew dinners, served family style, are surprisingly tasty."