Under Canvas Zion
Rock (and) star lifestyle
Gates of Zion
Red-rock canyons, sandstone cliffs and wide open skies backdrop tented resort Under Canvas Zion, at the westerly edge of its namesake national park. Here, you can immerse yourself in nature without sacrificing comfort, in high-spec tents featuring king-size beds, ensuite bathrooms and wood-burning stoves. The camp restaurant makes a breeze of fuelling up before and after days enjoyed outdoors in Zion’s wilds. And activities themed around this stay’s world-class DarkSky-certified night skies bring natural wonders to convivial evenings spent by the fire.
Under Canvas Zion is open from 12 March to 2 November 2026.
Facilities
Rooms
66, including 15 suites plus four two-tent suites.
Checkout
10am. Earliest check-in is at 3pm.
More Details
Rates don’t include breakfast, but fresh spreads are available daily from $10 to $20 each. You’ll have free access to yoga classes, indoor and outdoor games, stargazing and (unlimited nightly) s’mores sessions, and as much coffee and tea as you’d like.
Also
Given the outdoor – and largely undisturbed – nature of this camp, areas of the resort may be difficult if you have limited mobility.
Hotel Closed
Under Canvas Zion is open from 12 March to 2 November 2026.
Pet Friendly
At the Hotel
Yoga deck with Lululemon mats and blocks to borrow, a lounge shade pod, nightly campfires, refillable aluminum water bottles, water refill stations, free hot drinks, board games, guest experience coordinators and a small boutique. In tents: USB battery packs, battery-powered fans, lanterns, a wood-burning stove and organic Essential Oils bath products.
Our Favourite Rooms
Keep an eye on the constellations in the Stargazer Tent – there’s a viewing window directly above your pillow. For families, there are options with an adjacent kids’ tent with twin beds.
Packing Tips
Layers – it might be sunny and warm by day here, but the desert climate means temperatures can drop rapidly after sundown. Get cozy by the fire and enjoy the star-filled skies.
Also
There’s no WiFi here, and you won’t find any TVs around, meaning evenings tend to be filled with stargazing and fireside music and s’mores.
Children
Little Smiths are very welcome at Under Canvas Zion. The Suite tent is ideal for bigger clans. Family-friendly activities include stargazing, fireside s’mores, games and crafts.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
After dinner, snagging a spot fireside will soon be your nightly ritual.
Dress Code
It’s less catwalk and more casual – don’t feel obliged to change out of your trail gear.
Hotel Restaurant
Embers is in the main lobby tent at the heart of the camp. Lanterns keep it cozy, and there’s a convivial atmosphere created by guests catching up on the day’s adventures over drinks. For dinner, seasonal ingredients, sourced regionally wherever possible, inform a menu that includes salads, burgers, trout, and pasta. Just be sure to leave room for help-yourself s’mores, available nightly for toasting. At breakfast, the Good S’morning (yogurt with granola, banana, chocolate and Graham crackers) and vanilla french toast are day-starting treats. And you can buy grab ’n’ go bites to take on the trails.
Hotel Bar
Quench your thirst with a locally brewed craft beer or glass of crisp rosé. The bar has a good range of non-alcoholic drinks, too, including hot chocolate, prickly pear lemonade, tea and coffee – including espresso.
Last Orders
Breakfast is available from 7am to 10am; dinner is served between 5pm and 10pm.
Room Service
The camp has a strict no food in tents policy.
Planes
The closest airport is St George (SGU), 45 minutes away, where domestic flights land from cities including Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Denver and Phoenix. For international flights, use Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport. From there, it’s a three-hour drive to Zion. The hotel recommends you rent a car in St George or Las Vegas, as it’ll be cheaper and easier to get in and out of town, and will allow you to explore the nearby national parks and surrounding area on your own time.
Automobiles
You’ll need a car round these parts: there are places to pick up a rental at the airports and the hotel has free parking onsite.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Choose a trail, any trail: there are 18 major routes in Zion National Park, plus countless offshoots. The Canyon Overlook Trail is a gentle one-hour introduction with a handsome payoff at the top; tight switchbacks and steep drops make the Angel’s Landing Trail breathtaking in every sense. If you really mean business – and don’t mind getting wet – take on Zion’s most famous trail, the Narrows.
Aside from hiking to your heart’s content, there are extreme options aplenty, including rock climbing, rappelling, mountain biking – and (for a mash-up of adrenalin-pumping sports) canyoneering. If you’d rather skip the legwork, join a Jeep safari tour or hire an all-terrain buggy to explore the desert; motor-free alternatives include guided horseback riding and river kayaking. Armchair hikers can get a basic orientation and audio tour of the park by taking the shuttle from the visitor centre along the 57-mile Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.
Back at base, this international DarkSky-certified camp has a twinkle in its eye, with guided stargazing, ‘starbathing’ meditation, telescopes to use, full-moon hikes and cosmic cocktail parties.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
