Places to Stay and Play for Spring Break
Here are five unique family friendly adventurous places to stay in Utah for spring break and summer vacations.
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This place has it all! Mountain home vacation rentals, Glamping tents and Conestoga Wagons, cabins, campground, and RV park.
- Seven different lodging types including cabins, glamping, campground, vacation homes
- It’s a 4,000 acre ranch resort on the eastern border of Zion National Park
- Rated one of the top recreation resorts in America; Jeep Tours, Horseback, Canyoneering, Zip Line, Climbing Walls, Paintball, the list goes on.
- This beautiful boutique bed & breakfast Inn is located seven miles west of Escalant Utah near the Grand Staircase National Monument and Boulder Mountain. Adjacent to the Inn is the Isaac Riddle Historic Log Cabin, once owned by Amanda Blake who is well-known as “Miss Kitty” the proprietor of the Long Branch Saloon on the television series, Gunsmoke.
- Southwest Pueblo style architecture with eight single king and queen rooms,
- Two, 2-room suites that each sleep six people
- Plus one historic cabin that has been completely dismantled and rebuilt (sleeps 8)
- Petroglyphs and pictographs, and evidence of ancient Native America habitation (right behind the Inn)
- Also at the confluence of Birch Creek and North Creek - These two creeks make up the Escalante River which starts right at the Slot Canyon Inn.
- Restaurant on property (North Creek Grill) Brick Oven Fired Pizza, Grilled Steaks, etc.
- Breakfast - items from local sources. In-house prepared home-made breads, jams, quiches, granola, and breakfast casseroles.
Utah State Parks are the perfect place to enjoy your favorite recreational activities and there are options available for those of all backgrounds and skill levels. So whether you prefer boating, golfing, camping, hiking, ATV riding, canoeing, photography or just exploring new places, Utah State Parks has a place for you.
Cabins and Yurts are favorites for campers wanting to experience the great outdoors without fully giving up the feeling of home. After awaking from a deep sleep to the sun coming in through the window, you will see why they are so popular. Some of the more popular parks are in southern Utah with the following that offer yurts or cabins; Otter Creek State Park - cabins, Dead Horse Point State Park - yurts, Goblin Valley State Park - yurts, Kodachorme Basin State Park - cabins, Fremont Indian State Park - cabins, pithouse, teepee.
Cowboy up! If yer hankerin’ fer a real western experience, no need to look any further than the Rockin’ R Ranch in Antimony Utah.
- Full-Amenities. A Stay at the Rockin’ R Ranch includes lodging, three meals a day (starting with lunch on the first day), horseback riding, arena activities (where you can try your hand at barrel racing, pole bending, roping, etc.), archery, hiking, wagon rides, inner tubing down the river (summer months), campfires, western line dancing, and more. (Also offered is rock climbing and rappelling, tomahawk throwing, and bullwhip lessons at our South Ranch.) Prices are inclusive of activities and meals.
- Three-story pine lodge and 41 guest rooms. There are guest rooms that sleep from two up to seven people.
- Family Friendly. We love families and have multiple activities for all ages. The ranch is ideal for all; individuals, couples, small families, and large groups. If you’re hankerin’ for a unique western experience with lots of fun activities, this is the place!
- Rustic Setting. Antimony is a rural community and a great place for people to step back into a more relaxed environment. It’s the perfect place for people to unplug, disconnect, decompress from all devices and spend time together, building relationships without digital distractions.
- Cattle Drives. The ranch runs three authentic cattle drives a year to those who want a serious western experience.
- Bryce Canyon Country. The Rockin’s R Ranch is located only 38 miles north of scenic Bryce Canyon National Park, two hours from Zion National Park, and 90 minutes from Capitol Reef National Park.
- Spring Break. Looking for a unique spring break getaway? It may not be as warm as St. George in the spring, but families looking for a unique setting for their Spring Break will enjoy time at the Rockin’ R. Discounts available in April. Only 3 1/2 hours from SLC.
Modern Tiny Home Vacation Rentals in the hub of Greater Zion - the center of adventure!
Situated on the rim of Confluence Park above the Virgin River in La Verkin Utah, The Dwellings at River Rock brings a new vacation rental opportunity for travelers looking to experience something new, different, but with all the familiar comforts and necessities of a home away from home.
The list of nearby recreation areas and scenic attractions is like a who’s who of adventure in southwest Utah; Zion National Park, St. George, Red Cliffs National Conservation, Sand Hollow Reservoir & Sand Dunes State Park, Quail Lake State Park, Toquerville Falls, Jem Mountain Bike Trail Area, Gooseberry Mesa Mountain Bike Trail Area, Kanarraville Falls, Red Cliffs Recreation Area, Snow Canyon State Park, and so much more. La Verkin is central to these many places.
- Walking distance to coffee and dining options
- Grocery store, restaurants, and convenience stores within 5 minutes
- 4 hours from Salt Lake City
| Title | Category | Address | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | East Canyon State Park | East Canyon State Park, UT | ||
| Fremont Indian State Park | Fremont Indian State Park | ||
| Kodachrome Basin State Park | Kodachrome Basin State Park, UT | ||
| Otter Creek State Park | Otter Creek State Park, UT | ||
| Dead Horse Point State Park | Dead Horse Point State Park | ||
| Goblin Valley State Park | Goblin Valley State Park, UT | ||
| The Dwellings | The Dwellings, La Verkin, UT | ||
| Slot Canyons Inn | Slot Canyons Inn, Escalante, UT | ||
| Zion Ponderosa Ranch | Zion Ponderosa Ranch, UT | ||
| Rockin' R Ranch | Rockin R Ranch, Antimony, UT |
