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Escape to this secluded 2-bedroom home, nestled in a quiet ghost town near Moab. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, leave from the front door to explore hundreds of miles of ATV trails or cycle through scenic landscapes.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4924 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Ranch House

Located in a quiet ghost town 35 minutes north of down town Moab, 30 miles from entrance to Arches National Park, and turn off to Canyonlands National Park. Very nice, 2 bedroom 2 bath home. Ideal for the outdoor persons who like to bicycle for many miles and leave from the front door, perfect also if you have ATVS. There are hundreds of miles of back country ATV trails that can be accessed from the front door. We are only 3 miles from some of the areas best ancient Indian pictographs and 3 miles north of a cluster of some of the areas best dino tracks

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Smoking allowed outside only.
Quiet time in 10 pm to 7 am.
Pets must be in a kennel when left unattended. Outside they must be on a leash and you must clean up after your pet.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Ghost Town Desert Campsite Thompson Springs
Ghost Town Desert Thompson Springs
Ghost Town In The Desert
Ghost Town In The Desert Thompson
Ghost Town In The Desert Campsite Thompson
Ghost Town In The Desert Campsite
Ghost Town In The Desert Campsite
Ghost Town In The Desert Thompson
Ghost Town In The Desert Campsite Thompson

About the neighborhood

Located in Thompson Springs, Ranch House is in the city center. Sego Canyon Petroglyphs and Double O Arch are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Marching Men Trailhead and Tower Arch Trailhead. Visit our Thompson Springs travel guide
Map
Thompson Springs, UT

What's nearby

  • A side view of the green river entering the colorado are form the utah side.
    Green River State Park
    24 min drive - 32.6 miles
  • Aerial view of canyon at the Island in the Sky Visitor Center with La Sal Mountains at the background in Canyonlands National Park, Moab, Utah, USA.
    Arches National Park Visitor Center
    33 min drive - 40.3 miles
  • Arches National Park
    Arches National Park
    34 min drive - 41.5 miles
  • Sego Canyon Petroglyphs
    16 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracks
    24 min drive - 28.3 miles

Getting around

  • Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • SILVER GRILL CAFÉ
    7 min walk
  • Papa Joes
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ranch House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Ranch House?

As of May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ranch House on Jun 1, 2026 start from $223, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ranch House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ranch House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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Ranch House Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time to Arches

Perfect getaway place, affordable, clean, cozy, great location to see Arches, Canyonlands and others!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place. Had everything we needed. Perfect for 2 couples. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ushang T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

Great place for 4 ppl to crash close to zion. Very beautiful and has all amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Our unit was comfortable, nicely decorated, clean, and well equipped. The front porch swing was and unexpected pleasure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ranch House--Thompson Springs

We absolutely loved our stay in the Ranch House. Perfect size for a couple or small family. Easy access to the National Parks and a short drive to get to Moab downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Charm

This VRBO was a wonderful place to call home for a few days as we explored Utah. We enjoyed the quiet and peaceful surroundings as we unwound on the deck after a long day of exploring. Would recommend this to family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

This property was clean and neat at check-in. We had everything we needed. There is a train that runs several times during the day and night. We stayed 5 nights and it only woke us the first night. This is a great location for visiting Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. This accommodation is in a RV park. It is very quite and a great place to relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BONNIE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for Moab trip!

Great RV park located in the ghost town of Thompson Springs. Excellent jumping off place to visit Arches and Canyonlands Natl Parks, Dead Horse State Park, the La Sal Loop, Moonflower Canyon and petroglyphs, Dinosaur tracks, and the Birthing Rock which we visited. Also don't miss Sego Canyon and it's petroglyphs, Thompson Springs ghost town which featured the cafe scene in the'Thelma and Louise' movie. The cafe is still there!! We stayed in the 'Ranch House, a two bedroom/two bathroom mobile home with washer and dryer. Clean. Clean, clean! Owners were very warm and welcoming!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

I loved staying here! It was impeccably clean and peaceful. The staff is incredibly nice and helpful. I left one of my key fobs for my truck and they called me and are sending it to me. You usually have to call and ask when you discover you forgot something but their housekeeper found it and took it in and they called me ironically when I had just discovered I couldn’t find it.my only wish is that I stayed longer. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

comfortable

Very convenient location for exploring Moab and surrounding area. Beds were very comfortable and the place was just amazingly clean for a desert environment. We had the main circuit breaker pop on Sunday morning around 8 am and the maintenance guy was there in about 5 minutes and things were back up. Very very responsive. It has a nice easy going vibe and just felt comfortable the whole time. Had everything we needed including coffee, creamer, sugar; along with cooking pots and pans - even a pizza pan. ( which we did use.)
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always enjoy staying at Ballard! We've been here at least six times and it's always fantastic. Looking forward to the next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Our family loved staying here as a home base for Arches/Canyonlands. The place was pristine and had everything we needed! We really enjoyed staying away from the crowds in Moab.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place north of Moab

Great place to stay to explore area north of Moab and just a short drive to explore the trails around Moab. Appreciate that our 2 dogs were allowed as well. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Quiet and secluded

We had a very pleasant stay , was close enough to Arches and Moab. Not a lot of places to eat nearby but Moab is not far.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

30 min from Moab, short drive to Parks. Great place to unwind after a day of hiking and sightseeing. The covered deck and porch is the best
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rusty C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay In The Desert

We loved our stay in Thompson Springs. The property was extremely clean and exceeded our expectations. We loved the little community that surrounded us. If you don't mind driving a little bit to get to things, this is the place for you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Launch Pad

Easy access to a ton of outdoor activities. Nice home with a great deck.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylwia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

We stayed in the the Ranch House. Everything was perfect. House was clean and very comfortable. The location was convenient to Arches, Sego Canyon Rock Art and to I70. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Valentina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

November visit

Very spacious, quiet place. Perfect for 2 friends or 2 couples . Train came thru once a night .loved the decor. Nice bedding with cotton quilts covers. Good kitchen utensils. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ranch House

We have stayed at Ballard before but this was our first time at the Ranch House. It had everything we needed, and we really liked the laminate floors over the carpeting in the other places. As always, thanks to the crew at Ballard for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly how photos show

This place was clean, exactly what photos show not dated from the photos. Trains do come through but not too late and didn’t bother us! Quiet location, comfortable beds. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean comfy and ready
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Perfect Peace!

Clean, comfortable, very affordable! A wonderful place away from the Hub Bub of SLC and Moab! Yet quick car ride to both!! And we could see the stars and hear the birds, and very little else! So quiet, so peaceful! Can not recommend enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very cute, very clean, everything you need.

The property is adorable, super clean, and stocked with everything you need. Very pleased with our stay. There weren't great views, but we got that on our hikes and really just came back to sleep, so for us it wasn't big deal. The only con was the train that goes through a couple times a night. But we will definitely stay here again and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had everything we needed

The rooms were great. Kids had a separate room across the trailer. The beds were comfortable. Only thing was the train woke me up at 0600. Luckily, that is the time i usually get up.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023