Bates Family Ranch

Garrison, Utah

About

Bates Family Ranch is a historic Utah property established in 1934, offering a rustic getaway in the remote northwest Millard County desert. The ranch provides camping and rustic cabin rentals that sleep 4-5 people, along with self-contained RV parking without hookups. Located just 45 minutes from Great Basin National Park, the ranch serves as headquarters for Crystal Ball Cave, a natural cave featuring stunning crystal formations including stalactites, stalagmites, and cave coral. The property features newly remodeled restrooms with showers and is an ideal base for hunters, ATV enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers exploring Utah's West Desert and the Great Basin area. The ranch combines authentic ranch hospitality with access to numerous natural attractions and recreational opportunities.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Cabins
• Tent Sites
• RV Sites

Local Attractions

• Crystal Ball Cave
• Great Basin National Park
• Gandy Warm Springs
• Mt. Moriah Wilderness
• Devils Gate Slot Canyon
• Lehman Cave