Pack Creek Ranch

Moab


This hidden Shangri-la’s log cabins are tucked beneath mature cottonwoods and willow trees in the La Sal Mountains, 2000ft above Moab. Most feature fireplaces; all have kitchens and gas grills (bring groceries). No TV or phones. Edward Abbey is among the artists and writers who came here for inspiration. Amenities include an indoor hot tub and sauna.


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Nearby Moab attractions

1. Hole 'n the Rock

6 MILES

An unabashed tourist trap 12 miles south of Moab, Hole ’n the Rock is a 5000-sq-ft home-cum-cave carved into sandstone and decorated in knockout 1950s…

2. Spanish Valley Winery

7.32 MILES

For some no-frills wine tasting, visit the surprisingly good Spanish Valley Winery, 6 miles south of Moab on Hwy 191.

3. Moab Museum

13.61 MILES

Regional exhibits feature everything from paleontology and archaeology to local crafts and Native American art.

4. Matrimony Springs

15.95 MILES

To fill up on fresh spring water, take Hwy 191 north to Hwy 128 east and continue 100yd to Matrimony Springs, on the right.

5. Moab Museum of Film & Western Heritage

17.25 MILES

Head out to the Moab Museum of Film & Western Heritage, based at Red Cliffs Lodge, 15 miles north of town, to see Hollywood memorabilia from films shot…

6. Arches National Park

18.32 MILES

One of the Southwest's most gorgeous parks, Arches boasts the world's greatest concentration of sandstone arches. Just 5 miles north of Moab on Hwy 191,…

7. Canyon Rims Recreation Area

19.43 MILES

The BLM Canyon Rims Recreation Area to the east of Canyonlands National Park has two interesting overlooks, undeveloped hiking and backcountry driving…

8. Dead Horse Point State Park

20.51 MILES

A tiny but stunning state park, Dead Horse Point has been the setting for numerous movies, including the opening scene from Mission Impossible II and the…