Red Cliffs Lodge sits on the banks of the Colorado River near the mouth of Castle Valley, at Milepost 14 on Highway 128, on the outskirts of Moab. The lodge has a rustic Western feel, with vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, log furniture and tiled floors, and it is surrounded by red cliffs. The Cowboy Grill serves country fare with vegetarian options and box lunches, and the Wild Horse Bar is the place for a nightcap. The Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage is on the property, with movie memorabilia from films shot in the area and exhibits on pioneer and cowboy life. Staff can arrange tours, mountain biking, rafting, hiking, scenic flights and other outings with local operators.
The lodge is a good fit if you want scenery and space without the cost of a luxury resort. The highway drive to downtown Moab takes about twenty minutes, and the lodge is closer to Fisher Towers and Castle Valley than to Arches, so it suits a trip that mixes river and canyon days with park visits. Sunrise on the cliffs beside the river is a highlight, and the on-site museum gives a rainy-day option.
Rooms follow the lodge style, with wood beams, log-style furniture and practical layouts; ask the lodge about layouts for families and groups. Expect a quiet property with limited nightlife; for dinner variety you will drive into town or eat at the lodge. Because the property is on a busy scenic highway, request a room away from road noise if you are a light sleeper, and check which dining and activity services are running in the colder months.
Good to know
You will need a car, and it is wise to fill your fuel tank in Moab. The lodge's activity desk is helpful for booking off-road tours, flights and, in season, rafting, so you can arrange the active part of your trip in one place. It is a strong choice for couples, small groups and families who like a ranch atmosphere and a riverside setting.
Why stay here
- ✓Riverside location on Highway 128
- ✓Cowboy Grill restaurant
- ✓Wild Horse Bar
- ✓Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage on site
- ✓Tour and activity booking help
- ✓Rustic lodge rooms and suites
- ✓Views of red cliffs
- ✓Rooms with log-style furniture
Good questions
Where is Red Cliffs Lodge?+
It is at Milepost 14 on Utah Highway 128, on the Colorado River near the mouth of Castle Valley, about twenty minutes from downtown Moab.
What is on site?+
A restaurant, a bar and the Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage, plus a desk that can arrange local tours and activities.
Do I need a car?+
Yes, the lodge is outside town on a scenic highway, so a car is the practical way to reach parks and restaurants.
