Go 'Glamping' Under Canvas

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Jun 13
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Updated: Jul 4

There’s something primal—and downright luxurious—about sleeping under the stars without sacrificing creature comforts. Under Canvas camps pop up in epic settings—from the shadow of soaring red-rock canyons to the edge of whispering pine forests and the wide-open plains bordering your favorite national parks. Imagine trading four walls for a spacious safari-style tent that unfolds right into nature’s front yard, yet still treats you to a wood-burning stove, plush king-size bed, and your own private deck for watching sunrise paint the sky.

Inside, you’ll find all the essentials you didn’t know you needed: an en suite bathroom with hot running water (hello, steamy morning showers), organic bath products that smell as good as they feel, and even USB chargers and lanterns to keep you connected when you want to be. Every detail—shaking out sand from the rugs or stoking logs in the stove—becomes part of the ritual, grounding you in the moment while you soak up luxury at campfire’s edge.

Below are just a few of our favorite Under Canvas locations where you can swap your flat screen for a canopy of constellations—glamping redefined.

UNDER CANVAS IN ZION

Perched just 20 miles from Zion National Park’s iconic canyon entrance, Under Canvas Zion unfolds on a remote desert plateau framed by soaring sandstone cliffs and rust-red rock formations.

By day, you’re a stone’s throw from epic slot canyons, riverside hikes, and sweeping overlook trails; by night, your safari-style tent becomes a luxe stargazing perch, complete with a private deck, wood-burning stove, and plush king-size bed. It’s the perfect basecamp for swapping city lights for the Milky Way, all while waking up to panoramic desert vistas.

UNDER CANVAS AT RUSHMORE

Nestled among towering Ponderosa pines and fragrant juniper, Under Canvas Mount Rushmore sits on a historic gold-mining homestead just four miles from the iconic monument. Here, your safari-style tent comes with sweeping Black Hills vistas—think carved presidential faces at dawn—and upscale touches like plush king beds and private decks.

By day, roam Custer State Park’s winding wildlife loops or tackle rugged trails; by night, gather around the communal fire pit under a canopy of stars, the monument’s glow on the horizon. It’s glamping with gravitas, your launchpad to South Dakota’s wildest adventures.

UNDER CANVAS AT THE GRAND CANYON

Set on 160 acres of secluded piñon and juniper forest, Under Canvas Grand Canyon is just a 25-minute drive from the South Rim entrance to one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This Condé Nast Traveler–acclaimed “Top 15 Resort in the U.S. – Southwest” blends sweeping canyon vistas with safari-style luxury—think plush king-size beds, wood-burning stoves, and private decks built for sunrise coffee and sunset cocktails.

By day, hike rim trails carved by millions of years of geology or raft the Colorado River’s rapids; by night, sink into your en suite tent and let the Milky Way unfold above, turning glamping into a Grand Canyon spectacle.

UNDER CANVAS IN YELLOWSTONE

Perched just ten minutes from Yellowstone’s West Entrance, Under Canvas West Yellowstone is your front-row ticket to Montana’s hydrothermal spectacles and wildlife drama. Wake up in a safari-style tent outfitted with plush king beds, wood-burning stoves, and private decks that frame sprawling mountain meadows.

By day, chase geysers in the Upper Geyser Basin, watch bison roam the Lamar Valley, or cast a line in the wild trout streams of the Madison River. As dusk settles, gather around the communal fire pit beneath a cathedral of pines and stars—this is glamping where raw nature meets refined comfort, all on the doorstep of America’s oldest national park.