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Paria River Ranch

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Paria River Ranch operates as a working horse ranch first and a campground second, a distinction that shapes everything about a stay here. Set along the Paria River in southern Utah, the property sits within BLM land near the Arizona border, with open sightlines toward the layered red rock formations that define this stretch of canyon country. Cell service is essentially nonexistent. The nearest gas or food is roughly 25 miles away, so arriving with full tanks and stocked coolers is not optional.

Reservations are required, and the ranch gives priority to guests with horses or those booking guided trail rides. Day-use drop-ins are not welcome. Campers who do book can access 30-amp electric and water hookups, though some sites are electric-only, and the dump station may or may not be operational depending on the season. Ask when booking. The bathrooms and showers are well-maintained. Kelsey G. describes them as "very clean, new, and well designed," a detail multiple visitors confirm.

The ranch's location makes it a practical base for several nearby trailheads, including Wire Pass, Buckskin Gulch, and the Toadstool Hoodoos. Campers heading to The Wave sometimes stage here to avoid towing a trailer down unpaved access roads. Paria Valley Road BLM Dispersed near Toadstool Hoodoos and White House Trailhead & Campground are both within a few miles for those seeking dispersed or fee-free alternatives. Call ahead before arrival; the owner prefers direct contact over unannounced visits.

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Map & DirectionsParia River Ranch is located in Utah near Big Water

Private Campground

Coordinates

37.10686011 N
111.91368475 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin
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Features

For Campers

Market
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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General Info

Drive Time

1 hr 56 min from St. George, UT
2 hrs 29 min from Flagstaff, AZ
3 hrs 38 min from Las Vegas, NV
3 hrs 42 min from Prescott Valley, AZ

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Several guests observed this reservation-only ranch offers immaculate facilities and peaceful surroundings with stunning views. Visitors repeatedly highlighted excellent guided rides and the remote location 25+ miles from services.

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Justin F.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 13, 2026

great & peaceful spot near The Wave & more

We snagged a last minute spot here and its a lovely place with great hosts. Primarily a horse camp--for people to camp with their horses to ride in the nearby canyons--we grabbed an electric hookup campsite for $50. Perfect for us to go see The Wave the next morning and leave our trailer vs bringing it down the unpaved road.

Month of VisitApril

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cindy

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 27, 2024

Incredible place

We were traveling through and needed a place for the night. We pulled up to a spot where we could use the bunkhouse porch. The views from this ranch are amazing. The bathhouse was really cool—very creative. In fact, everything about this place is creative.

The work the owner is doing here by rescuing horses, donkeys, and goats is so important. Anything we can do to help her cause, we should absolutely.

Month of VisitOctober

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Jason J.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2021

Awesome location between Page and Kanab

First off, no service (food, gas) within 25 miles, BUT I rented here for three days and the spot was perfect for nearby hiking trails (wire pass, toadstool hoodoos, buckskins gulch). Bathrooms were very nice, rest of the property under renovation.

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Month of VisitJune

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Kelsey G.

Legend

Reviewed May. 1, 2020

Horse Ranch in the middle of BLM land

**IMPORTANT** Stays at this private ranch are BY RESERVATION only and for people with horses or who've booked a guided trail ride with the ranch**

We booked a private guided horseback ride with the ranch and stayed here in our trailer for five days. Our stay was incredible: quiet, peaceful, and amidst the backdrop of beautiful Utah BLM land. Our guided 2-hour ride in the nearby slot canyon was fantastic. I HIGHLY recommend riding with the amazing team at the ranch.

We had 30 amp electric and water hookups, though some sites are just electric. The dump site may or may not be in service, ask before booking.

The restrooms and showers onsite are immaculate. Very clean, new, and well designed.

*Again, this is a private ranch first, not an RV campground. Stays here require a reservation. The owner dislikes people just driving onto the property. Call ahead.

Month of VisitApril