Royal Creek Ranches: A Rush Valley Neighbor Worth Knowing
If your trip to Rush Valley involves a wedding, family reunion, corporate retreat, or guided hunt, there's a good chance it's happening at Royal Creek Ranches — a large private ranch tucked into the Stansbury Mountains, right here in Rush Valley on Highway 199.
What's There
Royal Creek Ranches is built around two large lodges: Pheasant Haven, with 17 bedrooms sleeping up to 70 guests, and the Elk Ridge Lodge, a 9,000-square-foot event venue with a full chef's kitchen and capacity for up to 300 guests. The ranch is known regionally for:
- Guided elk and pheasant hunting
- Horseback riding and cattle sorting
- Fishing and hayrides through the resident elk herd
- Weddings, reunions, and corporate retreats
Good to Know
- Royal Creek Ranches is a private, event-based venue, not a walk-in tourist attraction — visits are generally by booking or invitation (a wedding, hunt, or retreat).
- If you're one of dozens of guests at a Royal Creek event but want a quieter, more private place to actually sleep, a smaller stay nearby is worth considering (more on that below).
- The ranch's guided hunts are a great option if you're interested in Rush Valley's hunting scene but want it fully outfitted — see our hunting guide for the public-land alternative.
How Far Is It From Clover Creek Guest House
Practically no distance at all — Royal Creek Ranches sits on the same road as Clover Creek Guest House, just a few minutes' drive away in Rush Valley.
Why Stay at Clover Creek
Not every trip to a Royal Creek event calls for a 70-person lodge. If you're a smaller group — a couple, a family, or a few friends attending a wedding or retreat nearby — Clover Creek Guest House offers a private, quiet farmhouse cottage just up the road, with a full kitchen and room to actually relax before or after the event. Dog-friendly too, for anyone road-tripping with a pet (see our house rules for details).
Check availability for your dates, or read our FAQ for more on the area.