Mount Carmel Junction Utah, UT Information

Located at the intersection of US Highway 89 and Utah Highway 9, Mount Carmel Junction is a picturesque stopping place nestled into the carmel colored cliffs and bordered by the quaint and beautiful Thunderbird Golf Course on the southeast. Only 34 miles from Zion National Park and 50 miles from Bryce Canyon, Mount Carmel is the perfect midway point to stop and play or refresh.

Mount Carmel Junction, Utah, by location alone draws travelers seeking the wonders of Southwestern Utah and the three national parks, Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon. Yet, the Junction itself offers a challenging 9 hole golf course, curio shops, service stations, motels and restaurants. The discerning shopper can find many beautiful reminders of the magical Southwest in the White Mountain Gift Shop at the junction. The restaurants offer both the modern dining experience and the home-style fare of the family type restaurant.

The Thunderbird Golf Course is both scenic and challenging. The short 9 hole course is tucked into the famous red cliffs of the area. The avid golfer will find tees surrounded by native sandstone boulders, fairways lined with cedar and pine trees.

Dropping down from Utah Highway9 or from US 89 into Mount Carmel is like landing inside a post card, the scenic surprise is so magnificent and abrupt, unveiling the contrasting lush green of the golf course and the reds and carmel tones of the surrounding cliffs.

Information about the nearby national parks, refreshment, fun and food all make Mount Carmel Junction a memorable stop or stay over while exploring the scenic Southwestern United States.