The Rim Rock Inn - Torrey

3-star motel with panoramic views, 10 minutes from Capitol Reef National Park

Location & Views

The Rim Rock Inn is 10 minutes' drive from Capitol Reef National Park and offers views of the Capitol Reef cliffs and surrounding mountains. Guests access the start of Scenic Byway 12 and nearby Bentonite Hills directly from the property. The location is less than a mile from gas stations, a Subway store, and a small grocery in Torrey.

Dining

Rim Rock Inn Torrey has 3 restaurants on site: Rim Rock Restaurant serves Western cuisine for dinner, and Rim Rock Patio offers beer, cocktails, pizza and pasta daily. The Patio has indoor and outdoor seating with views, and the property also has a vending machine and a coffee house on site for snacks. Guests recommend the pizza at Rim Rock Patio and the dinner at Rim Rock Restaurant for reasonable prices.

Accommodations

In the main motel, each air-conditioned room includes a patio with mountain views, a private entrance, and a cable TV. The Panoramic Cabins offer a full kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, and coffee maker, plus a raised porch for seating. Cabins are individually separated from the main building with parking next to each cabin, and some rooms have a deck with views of Capitol Reef.

Amenities & Services

The property provides free parking, an electric vehicle charging station, and a picnic area with a sun terrace for outdoor use. Rim Rock Inn is pet-friendly and charges a pet fee of $100 per night per pet (notable from guest reviews). Daily housekeeping, 24-hour security, and facilities for disabled guests are available on site.

Activities & Nearby Attractions

Cycling and hiking trails are accessible directly from the inn, including trails near the cabins suitable for pet owners. The strong dark skies around the property allow for stargazing from the parking lot and cabin porches, and guests can play horseshoes at the restaurant at sunset. Capitol Reef Visitor Center is a short drive away, and the Gifford House inside the park opens at 9 AM for pies.

• Location: 10 min from Capitol Reef National Park entrance
• Rooms: Panoramic Cabins with kitchen and porch
• Dining: 3 on-site restaurants including Western cuisine and pizza bar
• Pet Policy: Pet-friendly (fee applies)
• Outdoor: Electric vehicle charging station, picnic area, horseshoes