Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort - Springdale

Adventure resort on a 4,000-acre ranch offering 8 distinct lodging types near Zion National Park

Accommodations

Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort provides 8 lodging options ranging from luxury vacation homes and tiny homes to cowboy cabins and glamping tents. Each vacation home includes a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen satellite TV, a DVD player, a fireplace, and BBQ facilities. The resort also offers themed glamping experiences like Conestoga Wagons, all set within a sprawling 4,000-acre property.

Activities & Recreation

Guests access a climbing wall, trampoline bungee, zip-lining, and paintball on site, plus basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts. The resort features a mini-golf course, a water slide, two pools, and a hot tub. Guided adventure tours include canyoneering, horseback riding, Jeep tours, and ATV rides operated by East Zion Adventures.

Dining

The on-site restaurant, Ponderosa Eats, serves wood-fired pizza, a salad bar, and entrees made with locally sourced ingredients. The snack bar and coffee shop provide grab-and-go options, and the resort offers special diet menus upon request. Seasonal dining includes a taco truck and outdoor BBQ facilities for guest use.

Family & Group Amenities

Families can use the kids' outdoor play equipment, a children's playground, and a seasonal pool with a water slide. The resort's community atmosphere includes evening activities like s'mores and stargazing programs. Group retreats benefit from meeting/banquet facilities, a concierge service for booking tours, and laundry services on the property.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Zion Ponderosa is a 30-minute drive from Zion National Park's east entrance and 30 miles from Coral Pink Sand Dunes. Bryce Canyon National Park is 80 miles away, and Cedar City Municipal Airport is within 80 miles. The resort's position on a privately owned ranch offers direct access to hiking trails and the Observation Point trailhead.

• Location: 30-minute drive to Zion National Park east entrance; 80 miles to Bryce Canyon
• Accommodations: 8 lodging types including luxury homes, glamping tents, and cowboy cabins
• Activities: Guided canyoneering, horseback riding, Jeep tours, and on-site climbing wall
• Dining: Wood-fired pizza and locally sourced meals at Ponderosa Eats
• Family: Water slide, mini-golf, playground, and kids' outdoor play equipment
• Award: Best Adventure Resort