The Henry Mountains in Garfield County, Utah, was one of the last mountain ranges named in the United States. The mountains are in a very rugged, remote area of the south central part of the state and are home to the only free-roaming American bison in the country. You can go sightseeing, camping, hiking and picnicking in many parts of the scenic Henry Mountain areas. Towns surrounding this area offer lodging choices for visitors who come to see the Hanksville Dinosaur Quarry, the desert areas and nearby national parks.
The Whispering Sands Motel in Hanksville offers some of the closest lodging to the Henry Mountains. It is located centrally to some of Southern Utah's national parks. Local attractions include not only the Henry Mountains, but also the Hanksville Dinosaur Quarry, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Glen Canyon.
Guest rooms include one or two queen beds, telephones for free local calls, a microwave, fridge and wireless Internet access. There are laundry facilities available, vending and ice machines, plenty of parking and a computer in the lobby for guests.
Hanksville Inn is located in the middle of some of the most interesting views in the country. The rooms feature cable TV with HBO included as well as air conditioning.
The hotel has added wireless Internet to every guest room. There is a restaurant right across the street for a quick breakfast or dinner when you are heading out or returning from all of your adventures in the Henry Mountain area.
The Rodeway Inn Capitol Reef is situated between Castle Country and Color Country in Southern Utah, just minutes from Capitol Reef National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Center and Lake Powell. It is about 18 miles from the Henry Mountains.
Amenities include wireless Internet, an outdoor hot tub and pool, free parking and a free breakfast with waffles, muffins, cereal and drinks.
Sandstone Inn & Restaurant is found in Capitol Reef between Thousand Lake Mountain and Boulder Mountain. It offers 50 guest rooms with king or queen beds and free high-speed Internet. Inside the hotel is a heated pool and hot tub surrounded by glass walls and ceilings to allow you to enjoy the scenery while relaxing in the water. Banquet, meeting and conference facilities are available as well.
