Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort

It was my first time visiting this area of Utah. I joined 2 other couples for a weekend of exploring the Freemont Indian State Park and seeing amazing petroglyphs. What a wonderful experience!!! I stayed in a cute, comfortable red caboose, #6! The resort staff provided friendly, personalized service and made me feel welcomed, special, and like I was part of the family. I plan to stay in the caboose village at Big Rock Candy Mountain again. Thanks especially to Chris who took time to personally answer my questions and help me be prepared for this trip.

What a unique and fun experience! To stay in a cutely renovated caboose (one of 12, arranged like a small village on the banks of a river), with a 9 mile paved bike trail and beautiful mountains all around, was one of my favorite stops. The staff was very helpful in dealing with an issue we had. If you have bikes or kids or an ATV, you will love this place.

We stayed at Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort in one of the train car units in October, and it was easily one of the most disappointing lodging experiences we’ve ever had — especially for the price (nearly $800 for three nights). From the moment we walked in, it was obvious the unit hadn’t been properly cleaned or maintained in a long time. There was thick dust buildup, cobwebs in corners and on light fixtures, and visible grime on multiple surfaces — even the inside of the front door. We found a dirty sock on the floor and an empty tissue box shoved under the TV. The bed frame was broken, kitchen countertop was broken with large amounts of grout missing, several lamps didn’t work, and overall, the train car felt run-down and neglected. It wasn’t just the unit. The entire property looked u

The Big Rock Candy Mountain is listed on RoadsideAmerica.com. You drive right by it if you are headed north on 89. You can pull off in nearby parking lots to explore the area. We mainly went for the photo ops but there is a resort, restaurant, rentals, gas station and convenience store at this site. The beautiful multi colored land formations are worth a stop and you can explore them for free.

The train car was cute and fun to stay in. There was so much to do. The river was too low for our tube float but we rented a Rzr and had a blast driving around. We also rented the ebikes and rode those for a bit. There was a fire pit we sat by at night and watched the stars. There are hot pots within driving distance and more. This is an outdoor lovers dream!