Zion Family Ranch Fishing Experience
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Zion Family Ranch RV Campground & Fishing Experience

RV and tent camping with kayaking and fishing on a private pond.

(46)
$$$$Glendale, UT

About

Zion Family Ranch sits in Glendale, about 30 minutes from Zion National Park's east entrance, making it a solid base for exploring both Zion and the Bryce Canyon area. The property centers on a private pond stocked with bass, and the whole setup feels genuinely low-key and family-friendly rather than crowded or commercial. You get the sense that someone actually cares about the place.

Camping and RV Options

The RV side has four spots with full hookups and basic but functional amenities. Tent camping spreads around the pond, giving you options depending on how you want to camp.

What Makes It Special: The Pond

The real draw here is the pond itself: kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are free to use, and if you fish, the water's ready for you. There's a pavilion near the water for gathering, and the restrooms are clean and well-maintained. The whole property has plenty of space to move around, which families especially appreciate.

The Vibe and Owner Experience

The vibe is quiet and intentional, not the highway-stop feel of bigger RV parks. Reviews consistently mention how peaceful it is and how the owner, Jeremy, actually pays attention to making guests comfortable. If you're routing between Zion and Bryce or just want a calm place to base a few nights with water access and fishing, this works well. It's the kind of spot that rewards a slower pace.

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Marny Lee
Marny Lee

a year ago

We really enjoyed staying at this campground. There were 4 RV spots (2 with full hookups) and a number of tent spots around the pond. The pond had kayaks, paddles and life jackets to use for free. It was also stocked with bass. There was also a pavilion near the pond. There was a bath house with 2 restroom/shower rooms. We didn't have to wait to use them, but I could see how people might need to at busy times. The shower rooms were really nice, clean and updated. I esp appreciated the detachable shower head! This campground was in between Zion and Bryce Canyon, which was the perfect location! The only downfall was that there didn't seem to be a limit of how many people could be at a site. There were multiple sites with large groups of people when we stayed, so it was a bit loud and crowded. We were there in a weekend, so maybe during the week it would be calmer. I'd def stay here again!

ShNae Hancock
ShNae Hancock

11 months ago

Zion Family Ranch RV Campground was fabulous! We were in RV spot 1 which has a nice tree swing! We had water and electric hookups. The family loved that we could kayak during the day! The loop around the lake was so nice. I loved the S P A C E to play outside! We came in October and nice weather and a couple families but it wasn't overwhelming. The campground and bathrooms were clean. It had a happy feeling all around. Looking forward to returning in the future!

Ednalyna Martin
Ednalyna Martin

3 years ago

We didn't realize the camping spot we wanted to go to was still closed and so we stumbled upon Lydia's Ranch. We are so grateful that we did! The place is really beautiful, restrooms were clean, and the other campers were really friendly. There is potable water and access to some power at the pavillion. Our kids loved it all but they really enjoyed kayaking. ✨️ Finally, we were really thankful for Betty. She was so helpful in answering all our questions. She was so prompt, too. We will be back!

Tyler Thompson
Tyler Thompson

2 years ago

Zion Family Ranch is lovely. It’s very low key and quiet. One of our favorite spots on our summer trip. It has 4 RV pads that are fairly basic but have full hookups. There are also camping areas around the lake. We will definitely be back!

Zack Christensen
Zack Christensen

4 years ago

Awesome spot. We camped here on a Tuesday night and had the whole camping area to ourselves. Their pond had tons of fish. This would be a perfect place to take your kid to fish as there are a ton of fish, mostly small bass. Caught about 25 fish in just a couple hours. I put them all back but it sounds like you may be able to keep and cook them if you want. It was a convenient peaceful location to stop with a bathroom and hot shower. My only complaint was that there was a bit of trash left over from the previous campers and the showers were a bit dirty. Other than that 5 stars.

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