Mount Carmel
Founded: 1871
Population: Approx. 47
Elevation: 5,203'
HISTORY
A terrain that has been said to be unkind to its settlers. Early settlers of the area lived on a diet of corn. In 1865 the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints sent settlers to the area to develop the Mount Carmel Junction and surrounding areas. Mount Carmel and Mount Carmel Junction are still unincorporated communities yet are a crucial intersection connecting Zion National Park with neighboring Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon National Parks.
LOCATION & INFO.
Mount Carmel Junction is at the intersection of Route 89 and State Route 9. Mount Carmel is located 1 mile north of Mount Carmel Junction. The Mount Carmel communities are 12 miles east of Zion National Park and 17 miles north of Kanab Utah. They are a part of what is known as the Longvalley which includes the neighboring towns Orderville and Glendale.
GUEST SERVICES
Lodging: Cabins, Lodges, Vacation Rentals, Glamping, Camping, RV Campgrounds.
Dining: There are currently three restaurants in this area; one at the east gate of the park, one at Zion Mountain Ranch, and one at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort.
Shopping: There are four gift shops on the plateau including one at the east entrance of Zion National Park, one at Zion Mountain Ranch, and two at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort.
Gas Stations / Convenience Stores: There is one gas station/convenience store at the east entrance of Zion National Park.
Grocery / Hardware Stores: The closest is in Orderville.
Recreation

Abandoned Mine Hike
- www.eastzionadventures.com/outdoor-adventures/hiking/abandoned-mine-hike/
- [email protected]
- 435-648-2712
- 15 East State Street, Orderville, Utah, 84758

All Tours – East Zion Adventures
- www.eastzionadventures.com
- [email protected]
- (435) 648-2712
- 15 East State Street, Orderville, Utah, 84758

Guided UTV Adventures
- https://www.eastzionadventures.com/outdoor-adventures/hiking/guided-utv-adventure/
- [email protected]
- 435-648-2712
- 15 East State Street, Orderville, Utah, 84758

Hiking – Guided
- www.eastzionadventures.com/outdoor-adventures/hiking/guided-utv-adventure/
- [email protected]
- (435) 648-2712
- 15 East State Street, Orderville, Utah, 84758

Horseback Riding
- https://www.eastzionadventures.com/outdoor-adventures/horseback-riding/
- [email protected]
- 435-648-2712
- 15 East State Street, Orderville, Utah, 84758

Horseback Riding – Zion Mountain Ranch
- www.zmr.com/activities
- (866) 648-2555
- 9065 West Highway 9 Mount Carmel, Utah

Jeep Tours
- https://www.eastzionadventures.com/outdoor-adventures/jeep-tours/
- [email protected]
- 435-648-2712
- 15 East State Street, Orderville, Utah, 84758

S.W.A.T. Shooting – East Zion Adventures
- www.eastzionadventures.com/tol-tactical/
- [email protected]
- 435-648-2712
- 15 East State Street, Orderville, Utah, 84758

Slot Canyon Tours
- https://www.eastzionadventures.com/outdoor-adventures/canyoneering/
- [email protected]
- 435-648-2712
- 15 East State Street, Orderville, Utah, 84758

Stargazing Guided Tour
- www.eastzionadventures.com/outdoor-adventures/special-activities/stargazing-night/
- [email protected]
- 435-648-2712
- 15 East State Street, Orderville, Utah, 84758

UTV Tours – Guided
- https://www.eastzionadventures.com/outdoor-adventures/hiking/guided-utv-adventure/
- [email protected]
- (435) 648-2712
- 15 East State Street, Orderville, Utah, 84758

Zion Crest Campground
Dining

Cordwood
- 9065 West, UT-9, Mt Carmel, UT 84755

Kiki Dee’s Taqueria
- https://www.instagram.com/kikideestaqueria/
- Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

Ponderosa Eats
- Twin Knolls Rd, Orderville, UT 84758

Subway
- 4490 S State St, Orderville, UT 84758

The Shop Coffee Company
- www.theshopcoffeeco.com/
- 15 East State Street, Orderville, UT

Thunderbird Restaurant
- 4530 State St, Mt Carmel, UT 84755
lodging

Thunderbird Resort
- https://bit.ly/3LKslW7
- (435) 648-2203
- 4530 State St, Mt Carmel Junction, UT 84755

Zion Mountain Ranch
- www.zmr.com
- (866) 648-2555
- 9065 West Highway 9, Mt Carmel, UT 84755

Zion Ponderosa Ranch
- www.zionponderosa.com
- [email protected]
- (800) 293-5444
- Twin Knolls Rd, Orderville, UT 84758