Built in 1922, Phantom Ranch, the only lodge at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, has a classic ranch atmosphere. Accommodations are in rustic stone-walled cabins or 10-bed gender-segregated dormitories. Evaporative coolers keep both the cabins and the dorms cool in summer. Make reservations as early as possible, and don’t forget to reconfirm. An on-line lottery offers the hope that you can skip ahead of the line, but as with all lotteries the odds are—well, certainly not with us. Family-style meals must be reserved in advance. The dinner menu consists of beef-and-vegetable stew ($29) and steak ($48); breakfasts ($24) are hearty, and sack lunches ($21) are available as well. Between meals, the dining hall becomes a canteen selling snacks, drinks, gifts, and necessities. After dinner, it serves as a beer hall. There’s a public phone here, and mule-back duffel transfer ($64) between Grand Canyon Village and Phantom Ranch can be arranged.
Grand Canyon South Rim
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Phantom Ranch
Grand Canyon floor, USA
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Inside the Park
Phone
No phone
Prices
$149 double in cabin; $51 dormitory bed. Mule-trip overnights (all meals included) $477 for 1 person, $843 for 2 people. 2-night trips available Nov–Mar.
Amenities
Restaurant; lounge
Units
11 cabins, 40 dorm beds
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Grand Canyon floor USA Grand Canyon South RimNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.