What is it like to stay the night at Phantom Ranch? A quick video on my first time experience staying at Phantom Ranch. The ranch continues to be one of the most popular destinations in the national park system; its accommodations are often sold out for a year in advance. Phantom Ranch’s elevation is 2,460 feet; that is about 4,800 feet lower than the South Rim and about 5,800 feet lower than the North Rim.