About
Stoney Creek & Iron Mountain Railroad is a privately owned camping-friendly model railroad destination, blending immersive scenery and a relaxed setting in the Southern Utah high desert near Parowan and Cedar City.
The model railroad is narrow gauge and mainly scale ranges from 1:20 to 1:25 up to 1/32 with using standard G-scale brass track. Members/Campers can run their own Live Steam or RC Battery powered trains. Track is not powered and is considered ‘Dead Rail’. But remember you don’t need a train to come camping just an RV. There’s plenty to do in the area right from the property like hiking and ATV trails along with visiting places like Zion National park, Cedar Breaks, Brian Head, Dinosaur tracks and Native Indian petroglyphs nearby to name a few.
Rail Experiences
From hands-on operating sessions to guided layout tours and private camp-side running, we offer experiences for beginners, serious operators, families, and clubs.
Events
Railcamp
Weekend rail camp under the stars with operating sessions, night runs and maybe a campfire beside the Stoney Creek & Iron Mountain Railroad.
Openhouse
See every scene in motion, tour the layout, ask questions, and run a train on our rugged detailed mountain railroad.
Coming this June 13th 2026
Guest Feedback
Esperança D.
Camping by the layout was unforgettable; we watched freights snake through lit towns while relaxing by the fire. The hosts were generous with tips, stories, and throttle time.
Esperança D.
As a beginner, I felt completely welcomed. Volunteers patiently walked me through DCC controls, switching moves, and basic scenery, so I left confident to improve my small layout at home.
Esperança D.
Our kids loved the campout, especially helping stage trains before sunrise. It’s rare to find a place that mixes family camping, education, and serious modeling this well.
Esperança D.
Operating alongside modelers from across the West was inspiring. The layout has believable grades, smart dispatching, and realistic car movements that feel like a full-sized railroad condensed into pine-covered canyons.
News
Updates on builds, events, and visiting club sessions.
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