Where to Stay During Joe’s Valley Fest
Joe’s Valley offers a variety of accommodations to suit every traveler while you’re here. From vacation rentals and motels to campgrounds and your own vehicle, you’ll find the right home away from home to match your budget, needs and preferences.
Read on for more information on where to stay in Joe’s Valley during the fest.
Vacation Rentals in the Area
Check out Airbnb for vacation rentals in Orangeville and Castle Dale, the two towns closest to the climbing areas – and where most of the weekend’s festivities will take place. When you search for where to stay, you can filter by homes housing 5-15 guests, apartments and private rooms for rent.
If you don’t see anything you like in those areas, try the towns of Ferron and Huntington, which may have more availability and are located just a few minutes farther away from the action.
Cabins, Motels and B&Bs
There are a few options for cabins and motels in the Joe’s Valley area. Some to check out include The Village Inn Motel, with locations in both Castle Dale and Huntington. At Big Mountain Lodge in Ferron, you can choose from a variety of cabins, suites and rooms. The lodge also has an on-site restaurant, ice cream parlor, coffee shop, gas station, convenience store and laundromat.
Buckhorn RV Resort, in Huntington, offers pull-through RV spots, cabins, teepees, tent sites and a group area you can rent. In addition to bathrooms, showers and laundry on-site, you’ll also find dog parks and a games area with cornhole, foosball, horseshoes and pickleball courts.
If a bed-and-breakfast is more your style, consider the San Rafael Bed & Breakfast, located in Castle Dale. It’s a recently remodeled Victorian-style home, built in 1906, and it’s on the National Register of Historic Places. Located walking distance from downtown, the B&B rents tandem bikes and four-wheelers so you can explore the area.
Camping in Your Vehicle or at a Campground
During Joe’s Valley Fest only, you are allowed to camp and sleep overnight in your vehicle at no cost at the Emery County Recreation Center (75 South 400 East in Castle Dale). So if you’re planning on sleeping in your van or truck during that weekend, this is where you’ll want to be.
If you want to camp in one of the three climbing areas, there’s New Joe's Campground at the New Joe’s climbing area, and Cottonwood Canyon Campground in Right Fork, across from Man Size. Both are managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and include a pit toilet and picnic tables; each one costs $15 per night. Camping is not allowed in the third climbing area, Left Fork, past the National Forest entrance, until you hit the Joe's Valley Reservoir Campground.
If you can’t find a spot you like at any of those campgrounds, look for established areas nearby, and please abide by the dispersed camping guidelines for each climbing area. Make sure you follow the BLM dispersed camping guidelines and National Forest camping guidelines, as appropriate.
Know Where to Stay? Book It Now!
Wherever you choose to stay, book it as soon as you can. With lots of folks coming to Joe’s Valley Fest, accommodations will get snapped up fast.
If you’re still unsure of what you’re looking for, head to our Guide to Joe’s Valley for more information on your options in each category. And if you have any questions about where to stay, feel free to contact us.