Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

Great place. Took my 4 and 7 year old here for fall break and they loved every minute of it. Staff is so helpful and genuinely kind. Kids got to ride horses which was their favorite. Shout out to Trevor the horse wrangler. He was so good with the kids and all their questions. The hot tubs and pools were so fun to be able to use in Fall. Restaurant was great. And the goats were such a fun addition. Lovely stay. Thank you guys for offering this ❤️

Amazing place for a family trip! Wish we’d had more time to use all the amenities. Beautiful property, great food and hospitality. Love that’s it’s a longstanding local family business. Super affordable compared to staying in Springdale. We loved our cabin and didn’t mind walking to the communal bathroom to get a better rate. Lots of showers.

What an incredible place! Views were to die for. |Family gathered from all over for celebrations and had such a great time. |Resort was spotlessly clean and the cabins were so great we wanted to move in. |If we're ever back this way, will definitely come again.

Our room had spiders in the wagon and IN the beds. The floor was dirty and there were stink bugs in the room as well. When I asked for the staff to clean our cabin, they never came. I had to borrow a broom and clean the room myself. We were also promised that our heater would keep us warm and that the blankets on the beds would be adequate for the night. That was not true! Thank goodness we brought our winterwear because we would have literally frozen had we not worn our hats, coats, and gloves.

I booked this property online under the impression this was part of the National park system. The property is not part of the system and is a drive to the park. Additionally when booking you choose many options and they state they are checking availability. However you are then booked with a non refundable 10% charge without being shown availabiitly or contacted regarding your request. The system is set up to take this fee and I do not recommend booking at this resor.

Hidden amazing, fun gem. Stellar for kids also with trampoline, rock climbing, tours, horseback riding, golf course, cabins, gorgeous pools, hot tubs, two sower areas. We stayed closer to the park before discovering this place…and what a waste of money that was compared to staying here for practically the same rate for a tent site. It’s also an only 13 minutes from Zion. Great place for RV’s. We impromptu stayed extra days just because it was a great place. Meals slightly expensive so that purchasing their delicious food added up quickly. Staff were super friendly, accommodating. The stars of the area are the goats.

The resort is nice. Great amenities. The restaurant food is not great. Breakfast burrito had ham in it. The ham had a strange color. The biscuits and gravy were cold. The service was great however. The food is premade and just reheated, so bring your own food if possible.

Camped for two nights here. The front desk staff was super helpful when I wanted to switch my camping spot to a quieter section. They have all the amenities you could need. Very much geared towards families with children so keep that in mind if you are hoping for a very quiet location. Easy access to Zion National park.

Michael is the best!!!! Second time coming here and once again obsessed with this place! Was not expecting snow at all, I brought my Tesla and needed to charge if I wanted to leave. The spots were covered with snow, Michael made it his priority to make sure I'd be able to get some battery on the car. Can't thank him enough!!

We camped here for three days. It was a fantastic campground with spacious, clean facilities. There is plenty to do at the resort and campers get full access. I can't speak to all of the sites, but they seemed large and had plenty of screening for privacy. The ground is gravel and mulch which keeps down the dust and dirt. Annoying insects were minimal. The camping lodge has many showers, dishwashing, laundry, and recharging stations. The restrooms only have 4 stalls which might be overloaded when the campground is full. For our shoulder-season visit, it was perfect. The first night we ate at the restaurant and the food was good. The prices were decent and despite it being near closing time the service was prompt. Our picky 4 year old loved the pizza and even ate the leftovers later. All around the staff was super friendly and helpful. We booked a jeep adventure last minute and had a great time going to the top of the mountain for spectacular views of Zion. It was well worth the price with an informative and fun guide.

Stayed in the Glamping Tents and was super comfortable in the queen bed. There's also a twin bed, sofa, and 2 nightstands. Two options for heating are propane heater and electric fireplace. The latter kept at 80 degrees kept me toasty all night. It's super quiet and the stars at night are incredible. The tents are just a short walk to the communal bathrooms and showers and I liked the setup where you can have a shower room all to yourself. On the property is also a pool, play area, restaurant and lots of other fun stuff like and indoor climbing wall. They also have a shuttle to the Observation Point trailhead. Definitely worth a stay if you are in the area!

I am appalled by the horrendous experience we had at Zion Ranch Ponderosa during our honeymoon on Thanksgiving. What was supposed to be a relaxing and enjoyable stay turned into a nightmare of incompetence, poor management, and complete disregard for customer satisfaction. When we arrived, our glamping tent was filthy--the bed was unmade, and there was hair on it. Disgusted, we informed the staff immediately. Rather than promptly addressing the issue, we waited over two hours before being told we'd be "upgraded" to a cabin. By that time, we had already unpacked everything into the tent. Instead of just cleaning the tent, we were forced to repack and relocate all our belongings to the cabin. The nightmare didn't stop there. At 7 PM on Thanksgiving Day, while we were finally starting to settle in and salvage the day, a representative knocked on our cabin door to tell us we had to leave because "people were coming." Shockingly, it turned out we weren't upgraded at all and were being evicted from the cabin to return to the glamping yurt. While the yurt was clean this time, the situation was unacceptable. When we called the front desk to speak with a manager, they refused to talk to us. We were then briefly told we could move into one of the houses as a new upgrade, and we were even given the door code and location. But before we could act, we were abruptly interrupted and told that the manager didn't approve this upgrade either. To make matters worse, 20 minutes later, maintenance staff stormed into the cabin and told us to leave immediately. No empathy, no professionalism--just a dismissive "nothing personal." Imagine being told to vacate in freezing weather on Thanksgiving Day, during your honeymoon. We were left scrambling to pack and relocate again, only to find no alternate accommodations were available due to the holiday. Ultimately, we were forced to spend the night there and left first thing in the morning, utterly exhausted and furious. Their laughable attempt to apologize--a measly offer of one night off--was an insult given the level of inconvenience and emotional distress we endured. Zion Ranch Ponderosa's handling of this situation was completely unacceptable. The lack of cleanliness, disorganization, poor communication, and outright rudeness ruined what should have been a special and memorable time. I will never be staying here again and strongly urge others to think twice before booking.

Beautiful setting, just off the beaten path near Zion National Park. kitchenette, bathroom with nice big shower, separate bedroom with nice comfortable bed. Resort has a ton of amenities, pools, hot tubs, tennis, volleyball, mini golf and more. Jeep, horseback riding and other excursions available for added fees. great place for family!!

Let me first off say I grew up camping in Oklahoma and Texas. I mean camping too, no power, no restrooms or showers. So I expect some bugs. We had planned to stay in a wagon and when we walked in a noticed a very large spider web by the queen bed. It made it feel a little unclean. For $199 a night I do expect better. We enjoyed the evening and we went on the star tour which was wonderful. They provide blankets, hot chocolate and a telescope. When we got back to our room and hit the lights there was a large amount of bugs. Crane flies, a cricket caught in the web, gnats, and moths. Of course my six year old lost her mind a little. We were laying in bed and I could feed bugs crawling on my skin. When my daughter screamed over a bug landing on her iPad I had enough. It was about midnight and I went to the front desk asking for bug spray. Instead they moved us to a tent. Absolutely fabulous. Not a bug to be seen and we slept till ten am. The young woman who moved us was so sweet and pleasant. My daughter loved all the activities including the pony ride. The women running the horse rides were some of the kindest people I have encountered. Mr.Spur even gave me a little hug. There are baby goats and they are the cutest. We didn't have the best experience at lunch. There was a teen girl who practically tossed our lunch on the table and begrudgingly got me a glass for water. It was July 4th though and maybe she just didn't want to be working. Nonetheless this will become a new tradition for us. My daughter has mild sensory issues and fireworks are not her jam. It was quiet but also supplied the right amount of activities to keep her busy. In between the pool and activities there is WiFi so we would enjoy some screen time.

This resort exceeded our expectations. The staff was phenomenal, the accommodations were lovely, the views were to die for, the food was great the amenities were exceptional. I will absolutely be staying here again, what a wonderful and scenic experience. I would highly recommend this establishment and I truly can't wait for my next visit. I have zero complaints.

Stay elsewhere. This was a girl's trip over Labor Day week and it was a very tired, rundown place. Stayed in the "Sunrise" house and had trouble with water pressure and heat in the shower. No one was really that accommodating, we were told we could use the showers by the pool. What? I paid a lot of money for this house. Too far from Zion Park, IMO. Stay in Springdale! You can catch busses to the park as the entrance is RIGHT THERE. It might be better in the summer with families but it was the worst place we stayed during our trip - we glamped near Bryce (and one night it got to 37 and our fire ran out...but still a better place) and stayed in the South Rim of the Grand Canyon (food was ok but still a better place than this one).

I am in absolute awe at the service that I have received from this resort. Each and every single employee have good hearts and have been extremely helpful. They have treated my friend with kindness when we asked if there were any medical personnel for her sprained ankle, unfortunately there wasn't but Elena, front desk, gave us a list with the nearest medical centers. We had an incident at the campsite grounds and we needed a cabin asap, we were in shock and panicked, the front desk employee that night was so extremely kind and I wish I remembered his name so I could give him the credit he deserves. He was kind and assured us we could get a room immediately, he checked us out easy peasy. He then offered to drive us to our cabin on the golf cart because we had no idea where we were going and my friends ankle was sprained. The next day we needed to grab our stuff across the resort from the campsite, but we have no car and no way to successfully grab all of our camp equipment. We ask the front desk if there was any way they would be able to drive us to the campsite on the golf cart, no only did they agree, this kind employee named Elena from byu Idaho said she would drive us in her own personal car. She was the kindest girl I have ever met, it felt nice to have another girl understand the stress we were under. Once we got to the campsite, she even helped us put our stuff away, and helped us unpack at our cabin. It was an amazing experience with the most amazing staff I've ever met. The kindness is unmatched at this resort. It's top notch. Thank you so much for your kindness, it meant the world to both my friend and I.

Will be returning to this place when I am in Zion National! This place was beautiful when we arrived in the early evening! It was very cold outside and when initially walking into the tent but we turned the heater on and it got hot pretty quick. The inside of the tent had a great layout and felt very cozy! There was a fire pit and a grill that you could use to cook. At night it is so dark out there that I believe you can see every star in the sky, we could even see the Milky Way along with hundreds of shooting stars! We only stayed the night since we were heading to Colorado the next day but it made such a positive impact that this will be where we stay when we come back to Utah!

The cabin was clean and cozy. I liked the thought out activities which guests can enjoy upon reservation. Horse riding was great with an awesome guide! The morning-time receptionist was friendly as well as the restaurant/kitchen staffs.

Wanna sleep with you face next to a pair of underwear covered in puke? Would you like to overpay for a place where your fingers stick to the door knob that hasn't been cleaned since the 90's? Would you like to fix things to make them comfortable and operate appropriately before you use them?? Well you found it! On a serious note. The staff were very nice and tried to make our stay enjoyable. Just clean and do more maintenance before you over charge people to put them in a home. I will gladly pull my review if you put in more pride.

Quite disappointed. First, our 3 night stay is just shy of $2000. We reserved a nicer cabin for our group, it doesn't include continental breakfast, however the campers and lower end cabins get complimentary breakfast. Go figure... We paid for the shuttle to take us to the hike trail, drop off is not at the parking of the trail but rather a mile from it on the side of the road. The trail is extremely muddy and uneven, after 6 hours we spent another 30 minutes to hike back to the shuttle. The house is nice but we paid for 8 but the dining table only has 6 chairs. The fireplace didn't have a pilot light, made three service calls in two days and no one came to fix it, ended up figuring it out myself to get. We are also requested to scrub the kitchen and take trash house. I don't recommend, stay in hotel for better service and amenities.

Came here for a weekend. The resort offers a lot of activities for the entire family like ziplining, horseback riding, hiking, etc. The stay also included free breakfast. The breakfast as meh. They offered the basics, eggs, cereals, muffins, etc. What was a total turn off for me was the cleanliness. I didn't see any of the workers sanitize the tables nor wear gloves while putting the muffins on the serving platter. None of the workers wore masks. They were friendly and helpful though. The cabin that we stayed at was clean and had many of the necessities like plates, pots, dishwasher, etc to make our stay more convenient. Some of the pots, however, had many dings and scratches, the grill wasn't cleaned, and the decor (especially the rag dolls) just gave me the creeps! Lol. I honestly couldn't sleep, although, the bed was pretty comfortable. I would recommend this place to those who are adventurous and loves the outdoors! Make sure to book those activities ahead of time to reserve your spot. Also, if you plan to zip line, make sure to check the weather. When we went, the lightning was right above the zip line site so our time slot was postponed multiple times which made us cancel the zip line to be safe.

A great escape to nature! My fiancé and I stayed in a Glamping tent for a weekend getaway. We came in late March so it was still pretty cold at night, but the heaters inside the tent kept us perfectly warm. I loved how big the tent was inside & the bed was comfortable. We lucked out being very close to the showers & bathrooms, but I'd imagine the further locations wouldn't be ideal for walking quite a distance. The bathrooms were very clean & the showers were always hot. We had our own fire pit/grill in front of our tent which was perfect for s'mores & cooking dinner. The ranch itself was huge & had a few different activities to do for an extra cost like mini golfing, zip lining, and horseback riding. They also had a pretty big pool & hot tub, but we didn't use them during our stay. We did visit the onsite restaurant one day for dinner & the food was pretty good. Overall we had a good time & would probably come back again when it's warmer outside. The only downside to this place was getting in & out from the ranch to Springdale required us to use the Zion bypass which is a pretty long, winding road. Beautiful, but after the first or second time it got old quickly.

Been wanting to stay here for a while. I am giving the 3 stars and that's just because the horse back riding guide was so nice and the jeep one also . The food at this place is really awful and expensive. Our room had dead wasps everywhere. The couch in the living room where supposedly was a bed to sleep on was horrible kept falling down. The lady that helped us book excursions was very nice too! I would not stay here again but glad I got it out of my system . Don't eat off the taco truck it's the worst!

I randomly found this place on a whim, looking for Airbnbs...but I am glad I did. The only thing is it's a bit of a drive from the West park entrance. Getting there: This hidden resort is located 10-12 minutes away from the East park entrance. You'll drive through the park to the eastside, and turn on N Fork County Rd and that road will take you to Zion Ponderosa. You'll need to check-in the front office and they will direct you to your campsite. Experience: We were originally supposed to be camping in Yosemite, but with all the fires we had to pivot last minute. I came across this place on Airbnb, and instantly booked. We paid a little over $200 for 3 nights, which wasn't bad for last minute planning. When I was booking, I didn't realize there were so many different options of lodging. This place has tent camping, glamping, small cabins, big cabins, you name it. We stuck with tent camping because that's what we were originally planning. The campgrounds were super clean, and there's so many activities. It reminded me of summer camp because there's was just everything: swimming pool, zipline, rock climbing, jeep tours, EVERYTHING! As much as I loved this place, my 3 cons were our campsite didn't have much shade, we were a little bit of a walk from the bathrooms/showers, and this place is about 45 mins to 1 hr away from where everything in Zion is located. Would I stay here again? Absolutely! Next time, however I do want to experience staying a little closer to everything.

Came here to Zion Ponderosa in July when it was probably at its hottest! I wish our busy schedule here at the National Park would have allowed for more chill time at the resort but we were busy busy and then moved on to Bryce Canyon. There's a pool here to stay cool when you visit in the heat of July! The food here was great every morning for breakfast before heading out to home more. Bathrooms were a little messy from not so pleasant guests occasionally and the showers were a little tougher to deal with as well as they were pretty messy from people unable to clean up after themselves or just refrain from making a mess for people to clean up after. Staff here was very helpful and made it a smooth part of our trip here for sure. It is a little off the path from Zion so make sure you are aware of the distance to drive in and out while staying here.

Really enjoyed the resort and associated Jeep tours at East Zion Adventures. To start, the glamping experience was great except the noise when the wind is kicking up is almost unbearable. The heater isn't that effective either when it's cold, so beware. We had a 30 degree drop in temperature overnight during our stay which was unusual in Sept, so I won't put that all on the resort. Service was really great, although mostly seasonal college age employees. Amenities were pretty basic, but the prices were more than reasonable and the restaurant pretty good for a resort off the beaten path. The highlight was really the excursions. Had the best time with EZA. Took advantage of the anniversary special, where you get a 3rd activity free when you purchase two. Our first adventure was the Canyoneering and repelling, which was an adventure I will never forget. Repelling a 70 ft cliff was the highlight which did not disappoint. I have issues with height, but felt secure with the guide Caroline and equipment. Next two were Jeep tours. The Sunset tour was pretty basic except for the crazy off-road ride to the view point. Shay was great about taking our pictures and making us comfortable while waiting for the sun to set. The Jeep was full, so she had her hands full. All good. Last but not least, was their Box Canyon Jeep tour. It's supposed to be their basic tour and least expensive, but we were lucky enough to get Han all to ourselves. I have to say that Shay hooked us up too, since she was at the desk when we were late for our 4pm Jeep tour and just missed Han. She asked Han to take us out when he got back at 5pm, even though he wasn't scheduled to go back out and he was cool enough to do so. We got the best personal tour and experience and lots of stories about Jolly's haunted cabin and site where he pushed his family off the cliff - allegedly.

Very satisfied. At first, we were disappointed because we were looking for a romantic, quiet getaway for a couple. It is definitely more geared for a family experience. Lots of things to do for families of any ages. It ended up being a wonderful experience, and we are glad we stayed.

If you are looking for a campsite then this is 100% your best option in Zion. If you are looking for a Cabin then this is a bit overpriced, but if you just need a place for your tent then this is a very cheap option. You also get all the amenities that the other guests enjoy such as basketball court, swimming pool, hot tubs, laundry, shower, other recreational activities. This is a bit ironic but if you want to stay here to camp and are not looking for a resort to spend your day and night then stay here. It's about 50 minutes from Zion but given that you can enjoy all the amenities that the other guests get (that are paying 6x the price) you are getting a steal

I really enjoyed my brief visit to the Zion Ponderosa Ranch. I found this spot online and was so excited to have found a place so close to the park. I've been visiting Zion for 20 years now and found this spot to be an area I want to explore more of. Plus, there are so many activities and offerings for families. The section of the Ranch we stayed in had a separate area for showers and restrooms which was fine for me but my friend was really cold. The cabin saved us as it was so warm and cozy inside. It was sweet, had all the simple necessities, towels, wash cloths, extra linens, pillows and the bed was comfortable. I would definitely come back in the future to share this gem with my family and friends. Keep in mind the showers and toilet require a short walk, if you're a person that has an overactive bladder or needs the potty in the middle of the night you may want to find a place with restrooms in your cabin. The walk from shower back to your cabin can also be chilling, bring a hair dryer...especially folks with alot of hair. Other than those minor details, Ponderosa is great!

After seeing how popular this spot was for Memorial Day, I now know why. It's because Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort goes above and beyond in their accommodations, activities, and overall care of their guests. Personally, it even began to feel like I was more than just a guest, I began to feel almost like family. The guides and staffs kept me safe, fed, shared laughs, and even went above and beyond in delivering fun. As someone who can be rather picky about where I choose to call home for a little while, I would come here over and over again because It was such an honor to be able to call this place home for the few days I had spent here. Overall, this was the ultimate full service and adventure filled accommodations in Zion National Park! Thank you, Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, I truly appreciate you and all the memories you've given me that I'll cherish for a lifetime! This was such an amazing stay to compliment my other travels on our road trip - follow along at manifestingserenity.com and @manifesting_serenity for insights, guides, food favorites, how tos, and more! You'll even be able to find insight and tips on staying at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort too!

A great campground if you are visiting Zion. The road to get here is long, but makes it feel even more secluded. They have complimentary breakfast. The campgrounds were clean. There is access to laundry, restrooms and showers near the campground.

Zion Ponderosa is a camping resort that's great for the whole family. My bf and I stayed here for 2 nights but agreed that it's a better place to come if you have kids or for a large group outing. It's not really a place for couples but nonetheless we really enjoyed it and would both stay again and recommend it to others. Every employee that we spoke with was really friendly and helpful. We even extended our stay by one day on the morning we were supposed to check out and they were very kind in getting us set up with a good rate and an upgraded tent. This resort is located outside of Zion's EAST entrance. We had never been to Zion so we didn't know that from the Zion visitor center and main entrance it will take you about 45 minutes to get here. It's a little creepy because you drive through a windy deserted road for the last 15 minutes. We arrived in the dark and the GPS took us to a gated entrance to a neighborhood. If this happens to you, keep going up the hill and you'll soon get to the actual entrance on the left. I recommend trying to arrive while it's still light out. The resort has so many activities! There's a pool with 2 water slides and 2 jacuzzis, mini golf, a rock climbing wall, tennis courts, and even a zipline. Some of these come with an additional charge. They also have many guided adventures within Zion that you can purchase. If I had a family I would probably spend a few days just hanging out at the resort. They also have fun organized events throughout the week like stargazing and karaoke. There's one restaurant on-site which stays open all day. A breakfast buffet is included with your stay as long as you are not staying in the section where you bring your own tent. It's not the best breakfast in the world but they do have a large spread with everything from hot items to yogurt and granola, muffins, bagels, cereal, donuts and more. It kept us full for most of the day. Accommodations include cabin suites, cowboy cabins, Conestoga wagons (yep, like old timey covered wagons), glamping tents, deluxe glamping tents, and RV and bring your own tent camping. Some of these include bathrooms but most don't. The bathroom on site had plenty of stalls and sinks and was always clean and stocked. There are lots of showers with individual little rooms that close so you have privacy and the water was hot. One shower that I used had horrible water pressure but the next night I learned that others were so much better. We stayed the first night in a Glamping Tent and the second in a Deluxe Glamping Tent. There isn't much difference and both are great options. The deluxe had nicer bedding, a cooler, a grill, and a larger and more private area in front with a fire pit and table. The regular glamping tents also have a fire pit. The first night our bed was horribly uncomfortable and I think I had the worst sleep of my life. They let us know in the morning that they could have switched the mattress out for us. The second night the bed was amazing and we slept like a baby. The tents also have fans, heaters, lighting and plugs to charge your electronics. Another nice thing about this resort is that it's on the way to Bryce Canyon so we were able to take a day trip there as well. We felt that the resort was really well-run and we were made to feel very welcomed.

I had hiking gear stolen from my room - I stayed in the lodge where it was locked. I lay out gear for each day and noticed first day, confirmed second day someone was stealing my gear. Can only be staff that has access so I don't know. I brought it up to management as well as the receipt where I purchased it for this trip and sent an email giving them an opportunity to correct this issue. I have not heard back so wanted to warn other travelers to keep their things packed! Would have been nice to receive a phone call or email to apologize or to at least hear they're investigating! My stay overall was just okay, the staff was nice but there's a ton of teenagers managing the place and not all of them were professional. If you're a no frills traveler or have kids, I can see how this is a convenient place to stay. It was convenient to have the cafeteria on site.

My friends and I stayed in one of the glamping tents for three nights at the end of May. Check in was easy (go to the merch store / front desk and they hand you a pamphlet, map, and number combo for the electronic door) however initial navigation is a little difficult. Eventually we found our way to our glamping tent but be aware that parking is a free for all on the dirt paths. The tent came with a queen and twin sized bed and a couch that could be folded into a flat bed + another twin sized mattress underneath the twin sized bed frame. The beds themselves were comfy and came with pillows, a sheet and medium sized blanket. Definitely do your due diligence and check the temperature of the morning hours, I did not do this and did not anticipate the morning (3-6am) hours to be ~35F (~1.67C). There is a fan and propane heater included in the tent however the heater gave off a strong odor so I just decided to bundle up as much as possible and hope I survived the night. There were only ~3 outlets in the tent and the wifi connection was great. Be aware that the glamping tent is composed of the tent plus a canvas on top of it which will ripple quite loudly if there is wind. There's also a firepit outside the tent and wood can be purchased in the merch store. Since we partook in the glamping option we didn't have access to private washroom facilities (I believe more expensive options do) however the public facilities were good. The bathroom was well maintained and had plenty of stalls and sinks. The showers were a hit or miss (sometimes there were enormous puddles in there) but I often saw employees cleaning them out. The washer (2 units) / dryer (4 units) situation. The machines aren't ancient but also aren't new and it costs around $2 for both a wash and a dry. They do have detergent there but it must also be purchased with quarters (I'm not sure if the front desk has a stash of quarters on hand, I didn't want to assume and asked for change when shopping). Do not even try to wash your laundry in the evenings because there are no timers on the washers and people wash their clothes and never take them out on time. I tried getting a small load in around 8pm one evening, saw two others in the queue ahead of me while the two current washers were being used and I decided to call it quits. Came back around 9pm and they were still just camped there waiting. I recommend doing it in the morning or possibly afternoon when people are out on the trails. We didn't partake in many of the amenities included with our stay (pool was always full of kids) but walking around the grounds was a good amount of steps and beautiful during the sunrise / sunset. We did go to the restaurant that was attached to the merch store for dinner our first night which was rather disappointing. I got the salad bar which came with a soup (taste was good but the texture was very gravy-like, I should've thinned it out with some water). The salad bar was chopped iceberg / romaine lettuce straight from the bag (nubbin included, didn't seem washed but that's my preference) and a myriad of random veggies (olives, black beans, shredded carrots, raw mushrooms, cucumbers, and baby corn). My friend got the personal pizza and though it came out piping hot, he said Digiorno was better. We spent our $10 breakfast credit in the same location the next morning and we had choices of various fruits, scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, and a biscuit with country gravy. The scrambled eggs were decent, bacon was very thin and almost looked like plastic wrap (still ate it with no issues), potatoes were potatoes, and the biscuit was decent however the gravy was cold. This all checks out when it seems like 90% of the kitchen staff are teenagers. With this being the most convenient food location for the ranch, next time I would plan meals around when I'm either in the Springdale area (~40min away) or pack some non-perishable foods or a cooler. Overall I would definitely come back here, just more prepared (bring extra layers, food, and detergent). Although it is a ~40min drive from the bus to The Narrows, it's secluded enough to where the nights are peaceful and the stars are unhindered by light pollution.

Wanted to try something new from just regular hotels/motels. Found Zion Ponderosa Resort with single wood cabins and nothing better than being closer to the nature. Well I wish they change the sofa because it was dirty with stains and smelled. The cabin contained sink, refrigerator, microwave it was like little apartment. Please upgrade the sofa and have some kind of lock that is child safe where kids cannot open it as easy. There is a basketball court, tennis court, climbing wall etc. Jeep tours activities are little bit too pricey so explore with your own vehicle or just go on a hike. The breakfast is included with scrambled eggs, bacon and hash browns. The menu for lunch and dinner menu lets say is limited. The alcohol is also limited and pricey, only one option for white wine and the price was $24.00. The can of sierra nevada is $6.00 and the bottle of Utah golden ale was $12.00. I would say for food option go for the the Zion ponderosa ranch burger it was my favorite. The staff was friendly and answered all the questions.

Wow, what an experience. First time visiting Zion and planned to book a campground closer to the narrows. Missed our opportunity and booked with Ponderosa. It was the best move we could have made! I thought it would have been a normal campground, but it is a Compound with pools, spas, rock climbing, blacksmithing, a small lake, tennis courts, basketball courts, play field, camping spots, cabins, full restaurant, showers, clean bathrooms. My wife, father-in-law and brother were absolutely blown away. We were paired with an activity coordinator Angie who looked up and organized our weekend for us. Our first day, 7 mile hike above the Narrows @ Observation Point. 2k feet above the river and it is a jaw dropper view. Easy to moderate hike, water snacks. You get a 15 ride to and back from the hike start from the lodge. Got back early afternoon and were greeted by Nancy who was running a dozen lawn games (corn hole, football toss, ladder ball, marshmellow golf etc. ). Nancy introduced herself and made us very welcome, gave us the lowdown of the entire compound and rememberedto invite us to more onsite activities like Butter Making! We then met Gordon the blacksmith. He entertained us fund stories and he gifted my wife with a hummingbird! She adores it. Second day we drove 45 min down the mesa to the narrows at Springdale. The drive is so gorgeous and we would have missed the views if we stayed in town. Narrows hike was absolutely epic and many reviews can summarize better than I,enjoy that hike! Arrived back to our campsite exhausted and hit the hay early. Last day, we started the morning with Thaby doing yoga overseeing the ranch. Best way to start the day, we sweat a bit, but it was relaxing overall and Thaby is great at what she does. First time for my bro and Dad, my wife says one of the best she's ever had. Next we took a ride to Orderville were we met Riley and Ella at the UTVs. Wild ride down to the crimson slot canyons. Vibrant and interesting hike. History lesson and cool facts about the local rocks, trees and animals. We returned to Ponderosa to play 18 hole miniature golf! Dinner at the full service restaurant and then found Nancy and her husband to make our butter! We continued to play field games again until it was time to head up to Stargazing night. We joined a group of about 40 guests to get a laser guided tour of the constellations, spot some shooting starts and satellites. Great ending to a wonderful weekend. 10/10 staff and activities were so much fun. I recommend camping and signing up to everything you can. Incredibly affordable. 4 of us camped 4 nights, did all the activities listed above for about $200 per person. Food not included as that varies so much per family. Cannot wait until we bring back the rest of the family and convince friends that Ponderosa Ranch is the best way to spend a week at Zion

The resort has a great location w/ easy access to Zion and a lot of offerings including a restaurant, a recreation center, a pool, mini golf and sports courts. The zip line advertised on their website is not running which was a big disappointment to my crew. There is a very small store for minor things such as sunscreen, chapstick and drinks but any real groceries need to be packed in from local towns none of which are particularly close by so you need to plan accordingly. The stargazing tour was reasonably priced and pretty fun.

This was my second time staying at Zion Ponderosa Ranch in the Deluxe Glamping Tents and I loved it. The first time I came was 2 years ago with my mom and this time we came back with the entire family. Everyone loved the resort because there are so many activities, the pools and spas are well maintained and the staff is really friendly. We stayed in 3 Deluxe Glamping sites and the inside were modern but so cute, but I forgot to take a picture. We fell in love & will definitely be back.

Very nice option on lodging. They have cabins ( which are a bit dated), tents and wagons for rooms. They have a pool, hot tub, tennis courts, putt putt, and cafeteria style food which is not fine dining but good. Service is good. It is a 15-20 minute drive from Zion National Park.

After reading reviews and seeing pictures, we decided to book our camping trip here. We did our own tent camping and our site for the whole weekend was only $90 for two adults and two children. We did have to drive through Zion National Park to get here so that was an additional $30. It wasn't a biggie because our Zion National Park receipt let us go in and out for 7 days. Let me start with the pros: 1. There were so many activities to do. Pool, mini golf, horseback riding, Jeep tours, rock wall climbing, and lots more. I must say our favorite was definitely the pool. 2. Our campsite was clean and there was no trash left behind by previous campers. There was a large amount of space at our campsite and a good distance from other campsites. 3. The showers and restrooms were very clean. 4. It was only a 40 minute drive down to Springdale, so we were able to have lunch in town. The drive through Zion National Park is beautiful btw. 5. Other campers were friendly and respectful of quiet hours. Although my family had a good time, here are my reasons for only giving them 2 stars. 1. ZERO care for COVID. Families were crowded in the lobby during check-in. Does grandpa and grandma and cousins need to be in there while dad checks in? No they don't. None of the employees cared that people were packed next to each other. 2. The breakfast was buffet style. Like seriously WTF?! Everyone is touching everything. And it's all touching food!!!??? Like why would you guys allow this nonsense??? And no one was wiping down any of the tables!!!!! SERIOUSLY WTF!!!! 3. Breakfast was not good by the way. So I wasn't going to take a chance on paying money for lunch or dinner. 4. Some employees weren't even wearing masks!! 5. Employees once again did not care that big groups of families were coming to the pool area, even people who weren't swimming. We immediately got up and left the pool area when we saw the big group approaching. We tried to stay away from as many people as possible. I can see why cases keep rising. It's the nonchalant attitude of ignorant people who think it's no big deal. And there are plenty of those type of people here. So if you care about the health and safety of your family, then I'd stay away.

Girlfriend screamed at 2am at night. There was a rat scurrying around the room. Completely ruined the trip. Staff were rude. Also, this place arrogantly post signs on a public road not to drive to the observation pt trailhead. Use their shuttle instead they say. No respect for companies that profit off of public land access. Karma will equalize it out though. Dont sleep with the rats. Avoid this place.

We had a great time in Zion national park. Our stay here at ponderosa ranch resort was ok. Would I stay here again absolutely not. Would I come for the activities offered. Yes. Cons: We had a mouse in our duplex suite. Our lock for front door wasn't working and we got locked out a few times. We asked if someone could change it with a vacant unit so we could come and go as we pleased since we paid $1300 for 3 nights. So yes it's expensive for what you get. When we asked about changing door locks they said no and to leave it unlocked. We weren't ok with that. It was a huge inconvenience for us as well as stressful to try and get into a unit we paid for. No access. This all happened during our engagement/anniversary trip and day of. The front desk staff were not friendly or very helpful. Far from everything. About a 45min + drive to Springdale. Pros: The activities staff was amazing. We had fun skeet shooting and horseback riding. I would only return for the activities.

Stayed there second time. Definitely a cool camp ground to get away for few days. This time we were actually able to put a campfire. Made awesome pizza on fire. Breakfast wasn't very good this time. It's understandable. They had to keep it very small and covered due to covid. Although have to say, seems like Utah people don't really care much. Didn't see anyone wearing masks. We got a very nice cabin and jeep tour deal. Loved our 1 hour jeep tour. Our tour guide Maya was super nice and informative. And super nice perk- that you can do 8 mile hike to the Observation point. Which was closed from the park grounds. But they have an alternative hike. Overall- definitely will be back. Guest service is not the best. Coming from Vegas I am not used to people being grumpy and not communicative. Thats why 4 stars. Loved to have private cabin. Glamping experience in the past wasn't so glamping-having huge bags in the tent. So cowboy cabin or queen cabin recommend!

I stayed here one night so did not a get chance to see the amenities this place offered.  Place is spread out.  Cabins are cool with a bed, bunkbed, and pull out couch.  It fits a lot of people.  Has a little kitchenette area with microwave and refrigerator.  Plates and cups in the shelves.  Small bathroom though.  Only 1 sink so if multiple people sharing a room, it will be the bottleneck. A little parking spot front so can back up right to the cabin.  The main desk has a gift shop, the restaurant, and a coffee shop in the corner.  WiFi worked pretty much everywhere I walked.   Overall, a pleasant stay.  A good location close to Zion National Park.

We experienced the canyoneering tour through the East Zion Adventure company at the Ponderosa Ranch and WOW! What a unique, game changing experience! Rappelling down slot canyons and learning about the history of the land was an amazing way to spend the day. I'm so proud to have overcome my fear of heights and conquer these amazing slot canyons! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable of the area and canyoneering and can't wait to come back and do the bigger rappels.

My friends and I stayed here 3 nights and enjoyed every minute! We came at the time when Zion National Park was closed due to Covid-19. However, the resort was opened starting May first. I would say this ranch/resort had more positives then negatives. The property is absolutely beautiful, clean, and well kept. We chose to do Deluxe Glamping with the Jeep tour add on and then stayed the last night in regular Glamping because we enjoyed our time and wanted one more day. Which I recommend. Tuesday and Wednesday were dead in the resort but by Thursday night things picked up. Not sure what the difference between Glamping and Delux Glamping was except maybe the location of the tent, you get a breakfast and that's about it. I think Deluxe Glamping was kinda a rip off. Because the breakfast they had was breakfast burritos every morning. So that wasn't what I expected because they can't have the normal continental breakfast buffet we expected because of COVID:( Check in was easy and to the point. The girl at the desk was sweet and helpful. You can purchase ice and firewood at the front desk when you check in. Little gift shop too with food and essentials. No alcohol really maybe some craft beer and wine. So if you want hard alcohol.. bring it with you because they don't have a bar at the property. Obviously liquor laws are strange in Utah. The campsite and tent was just like the pictures. Except no shade or awning over the picnic table which was pictured on website. It gets hot during the day so ask before you check in if they put them up yet. We tried to get them to put them up but the front desk lady named Andrea but told us she send them a "message" and "there is only so much she can do?" That's where they lost a star, they aren't overly friendly here but not overly nice either in their customer service. The beds are very comfortable and layered with nice linens to keep you comfortable and warm. Temperature drops as soon as the sun is setting fast. So pack warm and in layers because it's hot during the day. The pillows are awful so bring your own. They are flat as pancakes. There is a nice little heater and fan in deluxe Glamping. But not a fan in regular Glamping. I didn't like how far the restrooms were from our site. That was the worse part. But the bathrooms and showers are very clean. Water is warm and shower stall is decent. The activities I feel could use some sprucing up. We did play mini golf which was $5 a person, pickle ball and kayaked in a pond for no charge( it's a man made pond where you can kayak, kinda boring after 8 minutes). They have a rec room where you can play different activities and rent the equipment.My favorite part was the Jeep tour. The tour guide was a nice gentleman named Daniel. Full of good information on the property and the back story of how it was founded.They give you water and a snack. About an hour long tour. Was fun to off road! There are seatbelts and handle bars to hang on to. The terrain can be quite bumpy! The pool is great and jacuzzi. No lifeguard or pool attendant bringing drinks or anything but they have a snack bar I believe open during summer months. We cooked and brought our own food and didn't eat at the restaurant. So I can't give a rating on that. All together we all really enjoyed our time here with my friends, it was a blast! Family owned and operated resort. I appreciated that part. I believe they could do a bit better in being a bit more warmer and friendlier. However, the resort is clean and what I expected. Definitely will come back:)

This Ranch Resort has a lot of family activities. However, I had a bad experience here with cleanliness. I rented the Cabin Suite for $280+ a night... over priced. The cabin floor was terribly dirty we didn't dare take our shoes off. The shower was so moldy I had to sanitize it before I used it. The shower was so hard to adjust the water temperature. It was extremely hot or cold. I had to go for the cold shower while it was bellow 30 outside. Everything was covered in dust. It was just disappointing to come to this cabin at the end of a busy day. I told the girl in the front counter and she just said, "Oh I'm sorry..." The campground is very nice and the set up is nice. I'm sure it was great when everything was new.

Owner can be hit-or-miss, but the pizza is phenomenal. Beautiful setting, great ambiance, and Nate makes up for owner's shortcomings. Worth the trip!

We always have a great time and Ponderosa. The Owner David is awesome! Our kids love their pool and spa! It's a nice relaxing get away with great food and drinks. We will definitely stay there again. It's always booked up so make sure you plan months in advance. This place isn't listed online and only locals know about it.

Michael, Charles, Lyle, Lindsey, & Team, On behalf of the ObservePoint executive team, I sincerely thank you each of you and the entire Zion Ponderosa Staff for one of the most successful President's clubs I've ever experienced! Each year, an exotic location is selected to celebrate the success of key employees and their guests alongside the executive team. Earlier this year, we had selected an island in the Caribbean, but had to cancel due to the global pandemic. Michael, we're so glad that we met you while you traversed each floor generating interest for ZPR in the tech buildings of Silicon Slopes, UT last year! Both Rob and I fell in love with the place as you had graciously offered for us to come stay while canyoneering at Birch Holllow to become acquainted with the resort. Not being able to fly, the Zion Ponderosa Ranch became the perfect location for our president's club this past week. Charles - our sincerest commendations to you and your staff! The catered meals at the beautiful home with patio sunset views over the canyon were five-star resort quality (exceptional chicken cordon blue, grilled steak, soy salmon, grilled vegetables, etc) and your culinary skills seriously contribute to the overall experience at the resort. You went above and beyond making birthday cakes and delivering them an hour away to Springdale while we traversed they beauty of the majestic Zion National Park. You even hand-delivered firewood for us to have bonfire and s'mores - what exceptional service for each of our meals! Lyle - you and your staff are excellent! From guided Jeep tours and canyoneering in the Red Cave Slot Canyon to sunset tours, horseback riding, skeet shooting, rock climbing, star gazing, paintball, shuttling to Zion National Park, and more - we will have such fond memories of our time with each of you. Lindsey - thank you for helping to coordinate - you even gave up your personal golf cart for us! I heard so many compliments about all of you and our stay from our exec team and their spouses. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Sincerely, Mikel X Chertudi COO, ObservePoint

I booked this place with my sister for a Mother's Day get away. I want to say it was enjoyable and mostly it has been but with music blaring from a party that apparently can disturb people on the other side of camp is ok because it isn't "quite hours". Quite hours is from 10pm-8am, the music started from 7pm and it's still going. It's so loud I can't even hear the iPad I have in front of me. I don't mind a party, I mind when it's rattling my tent and will do so until apparently 10pm. After hiking all day I just wanted to come back and relax. I was fine with music which is why I was like "ok I'll just watch a movie it's fine" until I can't even hear it and am expected to just get over it. Save your money and book somewhere else. On the other side the woman at the front desk was nice and apologetic but that doesn't give me any relaxation either.

So many bad things about this place but I will even try to give a couple positives. The Bad: 1) incredibly expensive ($60 a night to set up a tent!!, excursions are so incredibly expensive that I couldn't afford to take my family on any, very few amenities are actually free, the glamping that they set up for you cost $150 a night) 2) staff not very helpful ( it's mostly run by younger kids with no supervision that don't want to help with much, check in was terrible and the girl was trying to get through her spiel as fast as possible, the free amenities are in bad condition i.e. Ping pong table is filthy with broken balls) 3) park accommodates a lot of people but they have one smaller pool that is overcrowded all day and night. They don't even open it when they say they will. 4) not all campsites get wifi. Wifi is good when you are right on top of the main buildings but if you aren't right on top of them then you will get none. The good 1) they had ice (although 10 pounds is almost $4) 2) the coffee shop lady was kind to us.

We stayed in one of the "Glamping" tents and had a great time. This is a fun, family-oriented location. They offer all kinds of activities, including guided canyoneering with an associated guide service (East Zion Adventures) that takes you right from the ranch. We were a party of 5 and had two guides who were fantastic. I'm an experienced rock climber, so was able to evaluate their competency, and I was quite impressed. These were not just locals who knew a little bit of rope technique, they were fully qualified professional guides. They did a great job with one member of our party who had no technical experience and a fear of heights - they talked her through it in a calm and friendly manner, and in the end she was able to overcome her fear and had a great experience. One area for improvement for the ranch: they could do a better job of recycling and move away from plastic utensils and styrofoam disposable plates and cups in the lodge - people take those out and they get loose and blow away into the desert. Real dishes would be more labor to wash, etc., but much better for the environment in the long run.

I LOVE this place. I have been coming here since I was a kid and it has always been my happy place. Zion Ponderosa is family-owned and operated so it has a character of its own. The employees are all very knowledgeable about the Zion area. My family especially loves the adventures!! JEEP TOURS, CANYONEERING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDES!! There is just soo much to do! And something for everyone. The lodging types are very diverse including but not limited to beautiful mountain homes, cabins, glancing and camping. So no matter what your budget or your preference, there is something for you. Summer is fun because of the warm weather and the fun pool but it is also much busier than the rest of the year. Spring and fall are extraordinarily beautiful and you will have the park to yourself! Best kept secret. (Until now)

Been here 3 times now, i try to go once a year and it never disappoints. The homes and scene is nice as it is, quiet place. The staff is friendly as well, definitely recommend!

This review is specifically for the horseback riding at Ponderosa Ranch Resort. We didn't actually stay here but paid for one of the excursions offered at the resort. I booked horseback riding for a party of 6. 6 people is the most that they will take you out riding. Our ride was supposed to be for 1.5 hours and i will say the whole thing lasted close to 2 hours. I did my research and they are the only ones that does horseback riding in November. The other companies close down the season. Anthony was our guide and was very patient with explaining how to navigate the horses. None of us really had any experiences with horses and the ride was smooth. The sunset was amazing. The covers the entire mountain with stunning colors, by the time we got back to the resort it was dark. Everyone at the resort, when we were checking in, and Anthony were all wearing masks. There weren't large crowds and we felt very safe the entire time we were there. For horseback riding, our party was the only ones out there. It's definitely an experience that's worth the money. If you are making a stop on Zion, I highly recommend booking this experience.