Under Canvas Lake Powell - Grand Staircase
Hotel · Kane County
555 S Jacobs Tanks Rd, Big Water, UT 84741
Highlights
Luxury glamping with stargazing, slot canyon hikes, and great food
Luxury glamping with stargazing, slot canyon hikes, and great food
"A Utah glamping getaway that pairs desert moonlit walks with guided sky‑viewing programs, appealing to hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who want nighttime experiences in a comfortable camp setting." - Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and photographer covering culture and adventure for Travel + Leisure Outside, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An astronomy-focused lodging designed for serious stargazers, this property was the first to earn DarkSky certification for its accommodations. It markets itself as an astronomy-specific hotel that helps guests escape light pollution and experience unobstructed night skies, making it a go-to option for travelers prioritizing dark-sky viewing." - Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and photographer covering culture and adventure for Travel + Leisure Outside, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Under Canvas Lake Powell - Grand Staircase is the first resort certified by DarkSky International. It features 50 safari-style canvas tents with private en suite bathrooms. The resort is situated on a canyon rim with views over Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Lake Powell. Stargazer Tents with viewing windows and regular stargazing evenings are available." - Megan Eaves
"A luxury glamping resort and the first property certified under DarkSky International's lodging program, operating a strict lighting management plan to protect the surrounding dark skies. The site features elevated safari-style tents with en suite bathrooms, a Stargazer Tent with a viewing window above the bed, communal dining and lounge tents with canyon views, and regular stargazing evenings with telescopes." - Megan Eaves
"A safari-inspired tented glamping resort in Southern Utah that became the first lodging worldwide to earn DarkSky International’s lodging certification after a rigorous three-year process, extensive lighting audits, and upgrades designed to protect the night sky. The 220-acre property has 50 tents, including Stargazer Tents with a viewing window/skylight above a king bed, private en suite bathrooms, wood-burning stoves, and private decks, and offers on-site programming focused on astronomy and sky conservation. Daytime options include hikes on the property (including a trail to Elephant Slot Canyon) and visits to nearby natural attractions such as Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Grosvenor Arch, plus daily yoga, kids’ programs, and a restaurant serving locally sourced, seasonal meals. At night the resort stages astronomy hikes, astrology talks, and special meteor-shower viewings with telescopes, blankets, hot cocoa, and s’mores, all intended to give guests an immersive celestial experience while emphasizing the importance of protecting dark skies." - Bailey Berg
