Our Utah family retreat is an ideal base camp for your Southern Utah Adventure (from 2 to 30 people!). It's the perfect location for youth conference, girls camp, scout camp, youth camp, family reunion, trip with friends, etc. It is the gateway to Bryce Canyon National Park and Capitol Reef National Park. Our property is on the edge of the town of Koosharem right on the Paiute ATV trail and close to National and State Parks. We are 3 hours from Salt Lake City and 4 1/2 hours from Las Vegas. We have beds for 14 people and sleeping for another 4 people (hide-a-bed, futon, thick ground mats). You may sleep more with your own bedding on the floor, and in one of our two campsites, a small tepee for 2, or your own RV (we have power, water and RV dump). The rate is for up to 15 people. The charge is $9/person per night beyond 15 (children ages 3 and under are not required to pay).
The property consists of the following:
1. The Cabin (600 sq. ft.) features a wood burning stove and full kitchen. A one-bedroom (queen bed) that boasts a barn wood frame bed. There is also a hide-a-bed couch in the living room for the kids. Bedding provided. There is a bathroom and shower in this unit. There is not a television nor internet access. We are rural and isolated. These units do not have AC. It is rarely needed at 7000' elevation. There are basic pots and pans to cook your meals or use the grill in the outdoor pavilion. Kick back and relax on the outdoor deck. Sleeps 4.
2. The Rec House (625 sq. ft.) features wood paneling walls and ceiling. This is a one bedroom (queen bed) with a futon for one and two throw-down, tri-fold mats (with bedding) for the kids in the living room. Mats and bedding provided. The Bunk House has its own bathroom. There is a small kitchenette (sink, 2 burners, small fridge) in this unit, but also has an outdoor kitchen area with grill and picnic tables in the pavilion. There are basic pots and pans to cook with in the Bunk House. These units do not have AC, but it is rarely needed at 7000' elevation. There is not internet service. There is not cable, but there is a TV and DVD player for your movies. This unit sleeps 2 adults and 3 children.
3. The Bunk Room, this unique combination of the old barn wood and new barn wood (Blue Pine) consists of two sets of bunk beds (for 4 people) and a queen bed (for 2). Bedding provided. The queen bed area has a privacy curtain as do each bunk bed. There is a 3rd bathroom (a separate free-standing building just outside The Shop Bedroom) that serves the guests in this unit. There is not a kitchen nor living area. There is no AC, nor internet. There are power outlets to charge your cell phones. Sleeps 6.
4. Vintage Travel Trailer (sleeps 2). There is not a bathroom in this small trailer. There is a 3rd bathroom (a separate free-standing building just outside The Vintage Trailer) - The Outhouse. There is not a functioning kitchen, nor supplies in this unit to cook. Please use the grill in the outdoor pavilion. Sleeps 2
. There is a one time cleaning fee of $175.
Summary: We have beds and linen for 18 (2 of which are on a hide-a-bed, 1 on a futon, and 2 on tri-fold, throw down mats in the Bunk House living room). Then, you can sleep more either in the tent area, one RV spot or on the floors in the cabins.
The property is close to:
Capitol Reef National Park - 40 miles
Bryce Canyon National Park - 70 miles
Fish Lake (Fishlake National Forest) - 15 miles
Otter Creek State Park - 20 miles
Monroe Mountain (we're right at the base)
Paiute ATV trail - we're right next to it
Enjoy the fire pit, pavilion and outdoor kitchen for your group event. There are a couple of burger places in town and more restaurant choices in Richfield, Utah (30 miles). There is a very small store in Koosharem for incidentals. We are rural and isolated. However, because we are close to the Paiute ATV trail you will see and hear four wheelers and side by sides. Reservation/security deposit is refundable pending no damage. There is intermittent cell phone service. As you walk around a bit you can find the best place to make your cell phone call.
