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Lowdown

  • Established

    1970s. Guest ranch since 1983

  • Owner / Manager

    The Heaton Family

  • Tel

    1-435-628-4010

  • Open

    Mar-Nov

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    $305 - $600

  • Minimum Stay

    1 day

  • Maximum Guests

    60

  • Works with travel agents?

    Yes

  • Great For

    Romance, Action & adventure, Peace & quiet, Solitude, Diverse scenery, Large family reunions, Corporate Retreats
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

The Grand Canyon is the Home of the Bar 10 Ranch. Located on the North Rim of the Canyon, the Bar 10 Ranch has been hosting Grand Canyon visitors for several decades. We are the perfect beginning and ending point for many river rafting experiences on the Colorado River, and we are an excellent spot for country hospitality and adventure on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. This area is also part of the International Dark Sky Association with optimal views of the night sky.

Children at the Ranch

Great for children aged 8 and over

All ages are welcome at the ranch, however, kids under 8 may be limited on what they can actually participate in since there are no programs specifically designed for children. The age limit for the raft trips is 8 yrs old. The age limit to drive ATVs is 16 yrs old and they are required to have a driver's license (anyone underage is can ride as a passenger in the ranger/UTV with the guide for the ATV tours). There is no age limit for the horseback rides (trail rides), however they must be able to ride the horse by themselves. Babysitting services are not available. The ATV/Ranger tours and horseback rides are guided. The skeet shooting is supervised.

Minimum age children can ride

5 and over

Activities

hiking, outdoor play area, whitewater rafting

Games

horseshoes, ping pong, pool table, pickleball, basketball, tetherball, cornhole, etc.

Baby Sitting Provided By

Babysitting services are not provided.  

Ranch History

The late Tony Heaton, and his wife, Ruby, were the original founders of the Bar 10 ranch, and their four boys and two girls have been actively involved in cattle ranching and building the ranch since the early 1970s. The family has been ranching on the Arizona Strip for five generations.

The Heatons decided to accommodate the many tourists running the Colorado River in rubber rafts and used the dirt airstrip almost daily to fly river guests into and out of the river. That first year in the mid 1970s, the Heatons' efforts ferried just 125 people, but by 1983 they were seeing 1,000 people per summer!

The family decided to build a lodge and later they added Conestoga Wagons to provide additional, private sleeping. In 1985, the Heatons introduced the helicopters and quickly saw the numbers of visitors to the Bar 10 Ranch increase to 6,000 per season.

Lowdown

  • Enjoy

    Ranch-style

  • Meals served

    family style, buffet style, meals roll with days activities, everyone eats together, scheduled meals

  • Alcohol

    BYOB

  • Enjoy dining in

    patio, dining room (casual attire)

  • You'll definitely love

    ranch-raised beef

  • Dietary restrictions catered for

    lactose intolerant, vegans, vegetarians, Gluten free, other

Great Food! Great People! Great Time!

Mealtime is the perfect opportunity to swap stories, share a laugh, meet new friends and get reacquainted with old ones. Most of the main dishes are cooked in the old-style dutch oven pots that give our food a seasoned authentic western flavor. All meals are served buffet style, so no one goes away hungry.

Guest Favourites

  • Navajo tacos
  • Home-reared, grass-fed roast beef dinner
  • Main dishes cooked in the old-style dutch oven pots

Lowdown

  • Address

    BLM Rd 1045
    Whitmore Canyon
    Arizona
    USA

  • Remote Location

    Yes

  • Elevation

    4200 ft

Nearest Town - St George

St George is situated 70 miles / 2 hours from the Ranch.

Rental car

4x4 recommended

Nearest Airports

Harry Reid Airport, Las Vegas, NV

Distance

190 miles / 4 hours

Airlines

Delta, United, Allegiant, Alaska, American Airlines

Rental car

4x4 recommended

St George Regional Airport , St George, Utah

Distance

70 miles / 2 hours

Airlines

United, Skywest, United Express, American Airlines

Rental car

4x4 recommended

Boulder City Airport, Las Vegas, NV

Distance

209 miles / 4 hours

Ranch shuttle

there is a flight option available from this airport to the ranch. Inquire with the ranch prior to booking a trip if interested in this option.

Rental car

4x4 recommended

Lowdown

  • Type of Riding

    Western Riding

  • Riding opportunities for

    Beginner

  • Most riders are

    Beginner

  • Rides are grouped by

    Ability, Pace of Ride, Everyone rides together

  • Max riders per ride

    10

  • Wranglers per ride

    2

  • Pace of ride

    Walk

  • Guest Horses

    8-10

  • Hours in the saddle

    Afternoon - 1 hour

Our Riding

Scheduled rides

Short (30 min) and extended (1-2 hr) trail rides

Guided rides

Our guided rides are trail rides around the Whitmore Canyon area near the Bar 10 Ranch Lodge.  They vary in length from 30 min up to 1-2 hrs depending on the group and what guests have reserved.  With the view of the Grand Canyon as a backdrop the experience of riding a horse through the desert landscape is exciting and fun.  These rides are great for the unexperienced and beginner riders while still being enjoyable for anyone a little more skilled.  

Riding considerations

no riding experience needed, We consider height and athletic ability as well as a guest's weight

Hours in the saddle

the trail rides are typically around 30 minutes in the afternoon but may extend up to 1 to 2 hours depending the trip package that is booked.  

Why our riding stands out

  • With the Grand Canyon as our backdrop, the ranch provides miles of scenic horseback riding
  • Guests can enjoy short trail rides near the lodge, or experience extended trail rides which take you to secluded, remote, rarely visited areas. Lengths vary from 30 minutes up to 2 hour rides
  • The ranch has many well-trained horses, and horse riding is a great way to experience the true Old West

Lowdown

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    $305 - $600

  • Minimum Stay

    1 day

  • Preferred Arrival Day

    Any day is fine

  • Preferred Departure Day

    Any day is fine

  • Style of accommodation

    Ranch rustic, Glamping, Western rustic chic

  • Packages available

    2 night, 3 night
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Bar 10 Ranch can cater for up to 60 guests. Accommodation includes Luxury Tents and Lodges. See below for details and indicative rates.

Luxury Tent | Conestoga covered wagons

Rates (Per Room / Accommodation)*

$314 - $565
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

1 night

Description

The authentic wagons feature a queen mattress (sleeps 2 comfortably).  Upgrade to a family wagon which features a king bed & 1 or 2 bunk beds (singles top & bottom).  All wagons are equipped with a light, bedding, heater (in cooler months) and a seat. 

 

 

Rooms

18

Bathrooms

Shared bathroom, Outdoor shower

Amenities

seating area

Lodge | Dormitory Style Rooms

Rates (Per Room / Accommodation)*

$314 - $575
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

1 night

Description

We have 5 rooms that are set up dormitory-style with one to two sets of bunk beds in each room(can sleep 2 to 5 depending on the room). These rooms are each named after well known cattle breeds in the West and can accommodate groups of single friends and/or families nicely.  They will also work for couples.  

The Lodge also has a 1,700 square foot deck, and has become a very popular place to sleep under the stars! The views of the night sky are spectacular!

Rooms

5

Bathrooms

Shared bathroom

Amenities

seating area

Booking Policy

River rafting: Available from May through September

Bar 10 Overnight: Available By Reservation. *minimums may apply. Contact our friendly reservation staff for details and/or to customize. No Pets Allowed

Grand Canyon Air and Ground Rim Tour: Those riding the ATVs must be 16 yrs or older with a valid driver’s license. Available from April through mid November

Group and custom packages: Available by reservation. Minimums/restrictions may apply.

Included in your stay

meals, lodging, Free time activities (not scheduled) are included in an overnight stay without any additional cost. These would include: horseshoes, ping pong, pool table, pickleball, basketball, tetherball, cornhole, roping station, nature center, etc.

Extras

Tax

5.6 % tax rate will be added to each reservation.

Gratuity

The Bar 10 Staff will make every effort to see that your experience at the Bar 10 Ranch is enjoyable and successful. Gratuities for the Staff are appropriate, greatly appreciated, and is an acknowledgement for their professionalism and service. If you feel a tip is in order, please leave it in the tip box that is located just outside the door of the Gift Shop in the dining room. The typical amount is approx 7-10% of the total trip cost. A manager will distribute it among the staff.

Other

Ranch activity packages are available at an additional cost starting as low as $136/person and as high as $702/person. Some activities may be horseback rides, skeet shooting, guided ATV/UTV tours, ranch demo, evening entertainment, etc. Other packages may include river rafting ($1775-$6000/person depending on trip), helicopter rides (starting around $131.50/person), and air & ground tours ($458-$556/person).

Lowdown

    Onsite

    Outdoor Activities

    climbing, ATV Rentals - guided, Shooting - trap / clays, horse riding, helicopter tours, hiking, skeet shooting

    Water based Activities

    whitewater rafting-adventure

    Fishing & Wildlife

    Wildlife

    Spiders, snakes, lizards, scorpions, squirrels, mule deer, etc are most commonly seen. 

    Big horn sheep, blue herons, condors, bobcats, antelope, etc. are also spotted occasionally but some of those are most often seen in the Grand Canyon during raft trips.  

    Additional Services

    Corporate Retreats

    For groups of 50-75.

    The Bar 10 Ranch specializes in custom and group tours. What an amazing setting for seminars, retreats, and business or group reservations! The secluded setting adds an uncommon ambiance of quietude and reflection. Numerous activities are also available if you wish. We can customize your itinerary to include any or all of the activities offered at the ranch, we can also provide specialty activities such as a team building activities, repelling, line dancing instruction, or horse training demonstrations and/or instruction.

    Local Attractions

    Grand Canyon National Park

    Grand Canyon National Park, in Arizona, is home to much of the immense Grand Canyon, with its layered bands of red rock revealing millions of years of geological history. Viewpoints include Whitmore Wash Overlook, Whitmore Point, Engagement Point, etc. with great views of the canyon and Colorado River.  It is a breathtaking backdrop near the Bar 10 Ranch and a great place to hike, raft the Colorado River and enjoy all the natural beauty of this magnificent area. 

    Distance

    10-11 miles miles / 45 mins

    Rental car

    4x4 recommended

    Tuacahn outdoor amphitheater

    This is a popular location for great musical outdoors shows surrounded by the beautiful red rocks of Southern Utah.  Located near St. George, UT which is the nearest town to the ranch this is a great option to do before or after a stay at the Bar 10 Ranch.  

    Distance

    80 miles / 2 hours 15 mins

    Zion National Park

    This is another national park that is loved by millions of people each year.  It is another great option to add to the beginning or after a stay at the Bar 10 Ranch.  The views are different than those of the Grand Canyon and are also extremely beautiful and serene with lots of hiking possibilities.  Plan a memorable experience by combining the Bar 10 Ranch/Grand Canyon and Zion National Park and making a fun filled road trip out of it.   

    Distance

    110 miles / 3 hours

    Why we love it

    • They offer Grand Canyon-Colorado river rafting trips and air tours amongst many other ranch activities
    • The current owners and their family are the original founders of the ranch
    • If you're looking for quirky sleeping experiences, the Lodge (also with dormitory-style rooms) has a 1,700 square foot deck where you can sleep under the amazing starlight sky. They also have 14 Conestoga covered wagons with double mattresses (sleeps 2 comfortably) if you're looking for something a little different!
    • It's a great place to head if you're traveling with a large group
    • There are fantastic views from the lodge over the Grand Canyon

    What to consider

    • The dorm-style lodge rooms although perfect for families (sleep up to 4) might not be for everyone.

    Visitor Reviews

    Dont just take our word for it, see what visitors like you say...

    Wonderful atmosphere

    We had a wonderful time at the Bar 10 Ranch, with buggy riding to the canyon, horse riding, skeet shooting and sleeping in a prairie wagon. Recommended to anyone spending time in Vegas. The people were friendly and the food excellent.

    5 stars

    You can find more reviews for Bar 10 Ranch on TripAdvisor