Zion Stays lists simple, affordable stays at Mount Carmel Junction — motel rooms, cabins, and RV sites at the Mount Carmel Motel & RV Park — a convenient stop between Zion and Bryce.
3010 S State St, Mt Carmel, UT 84755, USA
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2635 S State St, Mt Carmel, UT 84755, USA
Mount Carmel Junction is a convenient stopover between Zion and Bryce Canyon. This small community on scenic Highway 89/9 offers affordable cabins and motel rooms at the Mount Carmel Motel & RV Park. Stays here are simple but comfortable – each cabin has queen beds and basic kitchenettes (mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker). You’ll appreciate the spectacular desert views from your deck and the easy access: it’s roughly 20 minutes to the south entrance of Zion National Park and about an hour to Bryce Canyon.Glendale is a small gateway village on Highway 9 with easy access to Zion–Mount Carmel Tunnel and scenic drives to Bryce or Cedar Breaks. Zen Zion (luxury cabins & domes on a 5-acre river property) is a highlight — guests enjoy campfires, creekside walks, and high-end amenities. Zion Stays also offers modern townhome suites for easy park access.Nearby Highlights
The 1.1-mile tunnel and scenic route linking Zion’s south and east sides. (National Park Service)
Roughly 13–20 miles to Zion Canyon’s entrances and about an hour to Bryce.
A few cafés and gas stations on Highway 89 for quick stops.
Minimal light pollution makes for excellent night skies.
Zion Stays offers nearby rentals—Cloud 9, The Abode, Farmhouse, Sugar Knolls Meadows and Airstream glampsites—many pet-friendly and equipped with kitchens and private decks for relaxing after slot-canyon hikes and scenic drives.
A practical, budget-friendly base for exploring Zion and Bryce.
Mt. Carmel Junction sits only about 12 miles east of Zion’s east entrance – roughly a 15-minute drive. It’s the junction of Hwy 89 and SR 9, making it a key crossroads. (If you’re heading from Kanab or Bryce to Zion, you’ll pass Mt. Carmel on the way.)
Yes – Zion Stays offers pet-friendly options near Mt. Carmel. For example, one nearby cabin allows two small dogs for a $50 fee (crated when left alone). Other Mt. Carmel lodgings may have similar pet policies. As always, confirm before booking and follow the pet rules (like leash and cleanup) for each rental.
Yes. All our Mt. Carmel-area vacation rentals come with internet access. For instance, our pet-friendly Kanab-area retreat (similar rural setting) advertises “Wireless Internet” among its amenities. You can expect Wi-Fi or at least high-speed internet in the cabins and RV sites near Mt. Carmel.
As with our other properties, check-in is in the afternoon and check-out is in the morning. A common schedule is 3–4 PM for check-in and 10–11 AM for check-out. For example, our Glendale home (just down the road) uses 4:00 PM/10:00 AM. Exact times will be noted on your reservation confirmation.
