October 2-5, 2025, at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

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Lodging

LODGING OPTIONS

Our venue, Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, offers a variety of lodging options for every preference and budget. 

Tent Camping

Campers will enjoy access to flushing toilets, shower houses, pool and hot tub and coin-op laundry to keep you feeling fresh all weekend!

There are two camping options:

  1. Tent Camping ticket (free while sites remain – Reservation required: email camping@yinonfire.com)
  2. Vehicle Camping ticket ($75) for sleeping in any vehicles, vans, campers, RV’s without hookups, etc. No reservation required; sites are first come, first served.

 

When you reserve your event ticket, please also select your camping ticket option.

*RV hookups sites are available for rent through the Lodging Reservations section below.

Rent a Fully Furnished Campsite
 
Zion Camping Rental is a local company, not a part of Zion Ponderosa. They provide quality tent camping equipment to guests who don’t have any or can’t travel with so much stuff.  
 
Options include “set up” or “to go” sleep kit packages with or without a camp kitchen. Check out our website or give us a call or email for more information.
Phone number: (435) 538-2267
 
RVs & Trailers

Note: Any RV’s or large trailers coming from the south via Zion National Park will need to obtain a permit through the national park to drive through the park to get to the venue. 

For all other lodging reservations, see the options below and make reservations directly through the website link or phone number for Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

LODGING RESERVATIONS

Read all the steps to ensure you register correctly.  You must use this code to be shown available lodging options as they are not visible to the public during the dates of our event.

When you go to the Zion Ponderosa Website, under CHECK RATES, enter check in and check out dates: October 2-5 (feel free to add days before or after if you choose).

Next click PROMOTIONAL CODE and enter YOF25 and click SEARCH.

To preview rentals available and make a reservation, go to this site.

If you have any lodging reservation questions or issues, please call reservations at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort directly, 435-648-2700 or email resort@zionponderosa.com.

Cabins

Tiny Homes

(full kitchen, full bathrooms)

Cowboy Cabins

(no kitchen, no bathroom)

Glamping

Glamping Tents

Camping with a twist of glamour

Conestoga Wagons

The most authentic western glamping experience you can have.

Luxury Homes

Casa De Canyon

Sleeps 8 3 bed, 3 bath

La Mesa

Sleeps 12 4 bed, 3.5 bath

Additional Lodging Nearby

Hi-Road Basecamp is located approximately 7 miles from the venue. They have spots available (while they last) for RV’s, trailers and campsites.  See their website or contact them directly for more information.

Workshop Details

Meet some JOA authors, hear what inspired them to write their stories and become activated to write yours!

Biography

Meet authors who know the struggle of having a story inside of you to share. Hear how they overcame the obstacles to writing their books and be activated to share your story. Come prepared with notebook and pen to start writing. There is never the perfect time to start, so let us get you going!