Your Guide to the Best Glamping in Greater Zion

As you might gather from the name, glamping is for the glamorous camper. Anyone who considers themselves more “outside-sy” than “outdoors-y” will find the perfect balance between authentically connecting with nature and lounging in luxury from the comfort of everything from covered wagons to yurts near Zion National Park. 

Glamping under 30 minutes from Zion National Park 

The park serves as the perfect backdrop for a luxurious outdoor endeavor, and glamping under 30 minutes from Zion National Park grants easy access to various mountain biking and hiking trails, adventure outfitters, unique dining experiences, and more. The string of communities located along SR-9 – including Virgin, Rockville, and Springdale – falls within a close radius of the park, making spots near Springdale ideal locations for Zion glamping adventures. 

Springdale is the most convenient access point to Zion National Park since it is directly adjacent to the south entrance. As an added bonus, it grants easy access to parking, shuttle services (inside and directly outside of the park), outfitters to equip your adventures from Angels Landing to The Narrows, and excellent dining options.

Under Canvas Zion

33 minutes from Zion

With locations near some of the most beautiful national parks in the United States, it’s no wonder Under Canvas made its way to Zion National Park – the best park of them all in our completely unbiased opinion. At Under Canvas Zion, guests enjoy high-end amenities including locally-sourced onsite dining, upscale furnishings, live music, morning yoga, organic bath products, and nightly campfires (s’mores included). 

Under Canvas Zion is unique because it is one of the few DarkSky-certified resorts in the world. This means there is a big emphasis on minimizing light pollution and preserving the night sky through careful planning of light infrastructure. The night sky is such an important element of a stay at Under Canvas Zion that there are Stargazer tents available for rent, nightly star parties, and space-themed culinary offerings. A night spent glamping at Under Canvas Zion is an out-of-this-world experience in the most down-to-Earth way possible. 

Open Sky Zion

30 minutes from Zion

Glamping at Open Sky Zion entails luxury from the top of its canvas roofs to the bottom of the heated bathroom floors – all while surrounded by the same reverent cliff faces that adorn Zion National Park. Situated remotely – down a dusty road – outside  the city of Virgin, Open Sky is the perfect place for you to master the art of doing nothing while surrounded by some truly Instagram-able roomscapes and landscapes. In fact, go looking for a couple of the few hoodoos in Greater Zion on this property.

In addition to all the top-notch bells and whistles that come with your room (luxury linens, king-sized beds, indoor/outdoor showers, indoor/outdoor fireplaces, private patios, wifi, lounge chairs, hammocks, room service, and daily housekeeping just to name a few), Open Sky has a high-end restaurant, Black Sage, onsite. The restaurant requires reservations and also provides guests with to-go meals for their adventures.

Zion Wildflower Resort

21 minutes from Zion

Located in Virgin, this glamping resort has a wide range of lodging options from which to choose. Zion Wildflower Resort offers grand mesa tents, single pole canvas tents, and luxury covered wagons – perfect for every level of the glamping experience. Or, if you fall further on the ‘glam’ side of the spectrum, they have private, indoor bungalows as well. Guests rave about Zion Wildflower Resort’s attention to detail, especially their habit of providing s’mores kits to visitors. 

No matter which flavor of glamping you dabble in, you will have access to feather-top beds, complimentary wifi, luxury bathhouses, grills, games, fire pits, and a pool and hot tub area – and that is before you even step foot offsite. You will find a plethora of other activities and outdoor attractions just a few minutes from your room, including Zion National Park, Kolob Canyon, Sand Hollow, and Gooseberry Mesa. 

Zion White Bison Resort 

22 minutes from Zion

This glamping resort near Zion National Park offers a variety of dwellings for you to stay in, including luxury teepees, cliff dwellings (or kivas), covered wagons, family cabins, and RV sites. Many of the accommodations feature your own private hot tub – a perfect seat for observing the night sky. Just a stone’s throw away from the Virgin River, Zion White Bison Resort shares an authentic connection with nature – and not just because of the surrounding environment. 

The resort is named for the white bison, a symbol of hope and preservation. Yes, white bison really do occur in nature; it’s not just a cool name. There is a bison sanctuary onsite, where you can observe several bison of all different colors. With any luck, they’ll inspire you to persevere through your own adventures. 

Gooseberry Mesa Yurts

66 minutes from Zion

These yurts are situated near Gooseberry Mesa mountain biking trails, well-known for their varying difficulty, scenic routes, and world-class ratings. In fact, Gooseberry Mesa Yurts proudly proclaim that they are the only lodging option available that is officially located on Gooseberry Mesa.

Here, you can glamp in style – with more emphasis on the ‘camp’ than the ‘glam’ in this specific case. The Gooseberry Mesa yurts are stocked with bunk beds, lanterns, stoves, and various other amenities; however, you still need to bring your own water, canisters, and bedding. This allows you to customize everything about your glamping experience from the gear you bring to the activities you choose.

AutoCamp Zion

20 minutes from Zion

AutoCamp accommodates every level of glamping with three different iterations of luxury, including fully-indoor cabins, canvas tent suites for a hybrid feel, and custom-designed Airstream trailers for those in search of a truly unique glamping endeavor. Yes, Airstreams as in the silver RV trailers – just decked out with modern designs and comforts that would be difficult to tell from your favorite five-star hotel. 

Some of the comforts include spa-inspired bathrooms, luxury bath products and towels, a fully-equipped kitchenette, bluetooth audio systems, a pool, and sunrise yoga classes. All of the amenities feature mid-century modern designs, creating a captivating contrast between the contemporary offerings and the rugged Zion landscapes that surround you. 

If you wish to delve into the landscapes further, AutoCamp has a hefty list of outdoor itineraries and accompanying outfitters. Or, if you prefer to admire the scenery from a comfortable distance, AutoCamp’s open, walkable layout is the perfect space for outdoor lounging. 

Glamor beyond the campsite

No matter where you choose to set up camp for your next adventure, glamping near Zion National Park (not in Zion National Park due to park guidelines) is a sure way to connect with nature while still living lavishly. We aren’t known as “the glamping capital of America” for nothing. 

Aside from your stellar lodging experience, there are plenty of other luxury offerings just beyond your humble (or not-so-humble) glamping abodes like wineries, spas, fine dining, shopping, art galleries, high-production performances, golf, and more. 

Hire a guide

There are several guiding services available in Greater Zion. You can access them through the concierge services at some of the previously listed glamping sites, or you can search based on the specific kind of outdoor adventure you prefer.

No matter which avenue your pursue or option you choose, these local experts will never lead you astray … unless that’s what you’re going for, of course. 

Take a spa day

Nothing screams glamorous more than a bit of pampering. Luckily, Greater Zion has plenty of spa options to pair with your glamping adventure. With a wide array of wellness offerings, you can find everything from deep-tissue massages to lighthearted manicures. When you arrive back at your glamping site, you can continue living luxuriously with the high-end products and amenities offered with most glamping near Zion National Park. 

Enjoy 18 holes like a PGA or LPGA golfer

Golf is definitely a glamorous sport. The state-of-the-art landscaping, the snappy outfits, the gear, the precision and craft required for the perfect swing or putt … the list goes on, and it’s nothing if not high-end. And with 14 courses in a 20-mile radius, golf is kind of a big deal in Greater Zion. 

Many visitors rave about how even the municipal courses in Greater Zion are top-notch. Beyond those, there are several resort-level options with enough pomp and circumstance to compete with even the fanciest glamping in Greater Zion. 

Take a winery tour

You may have heard through the grapevine that Greater Zion is home to a burgeoning wine scene. Well, you heard correctly – but it’s more of a revitalization than a new industry. Believe it or not, Greater Zion has deep historical roots in the winery business. Greater Zion also sits on the same longitude as Italy, a country well-known for its fine wine production. Coincidence? We think not.

Imagine enjoying a glass of local wine, a memento from the fascinating tour you took earlier, on the back porch of your glamping site. The fire is crackling, the stars are shining, and you didn’t realize it was possible to feel so peaceful and classy at the same time. 

Peruse local art offerings

They don’t call Greater Zion the Land of Inspiration for nothing. From the moment you begin your glamping getaway, you will be surrounded by the awe-inspiring landscapes that are nothing short of a masterpiece. 

Just as the beauty of Zion National Park extends far beyond its official borders, the inspiration our landscapes spark make their way to various canvases, sculptures, and other artworks as an expression of just how impactful our scenery is. You can observe these pieces at several different galleries in Springdale or a bit further out in Greater Zion. They serve as a reminder that art inspires life (including your glamping site) and life inspires art. 

See a Broadway show outside

Greater Zion’s art scene doesn’t stop at the galleries – it extends to the stage too. Tuacahn Center for the Arts is a full-fledged performance venue with an outdoor amphitheater and indoor theater that hosts various Broadway-caliber productions throughout the year. Several Disney shows have made the journey straight from Broadway to Tuacahn, which is a testament to just how much the red-rock setting … well, rocks.

Going out to an excellent show after an adventurous day and returning to your truly exceptional glamping site near Zion National Park is the stuff that vacation dreams are made of. 

Explore, indulge, and enjoy the glamorous side of life in Greater Zion.