Ten luxury tented pavilions and a concrete-cast commons pavilion offer a private, self-contained sanctuary set against the towering mesas of southern Utah.
Camp Sarika by Amangiri is a ten-pavilion enclave situated on a 55-hectare tract of desert wilderness, a five-minute drive or thirty-minute walk from the main Amangiri resort in southern Utah. Deriving its name from the Sanskrit word for open space and sky, the camp represents North America’s first year-round, all-weather tented retreat. Designed by international firm Luxury Frontiers, the custom canvas pavilions are woven from recycled plastic bottles and engineered to withstand up to twelve tons of snow. The central hub of the camp is the Commons Building, designed by Selldorf Architects, which features two cast-in-place concrete pavilions that mirror the texture and hue of the surrounding Mesozoic sandstone. Upon entering, guests are greeted by Wahweap, a glass and marble art installation by Maya Lin that traces the path of water from Lake Powell to Lake Mead. This main structure is divided into dedicated wings for dining and spa services, framed by Douglas Fir screens, burgundy sun canopies, and blackened steel details that align with the minimalist aesthetic of the desert.
The ten tented pavilions are split evenly between one-bedroom layouts spanning 175 square meters and two-bedroom configurations at 262 square meters. Inside, the design departs from the cold stone and blackened steel of the main Amangiri resort, opting instead for warmth through natural wood fittings, bespoke walnut and leather furniture, and soft decorative canvas ceilings. Etched timber headboards suspend from soft leather straps, echoing the carved canyon walls outside. Sliding glass doors open to expansive private terraces equipped with heated plunge pools, fire pits with fireside seating, and telescopes for viewing the dark night skies. Bathrooms are designed as private sanctuaries, featuring deep soaking tubs, twin vanities, and both indoor and outdoor showers. Each pavilion is positioned to maximize privacy while framing views of the eastern mesa, ensuring that the changing desert light remains the central focus of the living spaces.
Dining at the camp is centered in the main pavilion restaurant, where the culinary program, helmed by Chef Anthony Marazita, focuses on Native American-inspired Southwestern cuisine. The daily changing menu utilizes fresh regional ingredients, with morning options like mesquite eggs Benedict and smoked Utah ruby trout toast, followed by lunch and dinner dishes such as wild game chili, grilled Scottish salmon, and duck confit. For wellness, the camp features two self-contained spa suites offering therapies inspired by traditional Navajo (Diné) wellness practices. This includes the signature two-hour Desert Calm treatment, a restorative journey that begins with a gentle full-body exfoliation followed by a body wrap of Red Sedona clay infused with natural botanicals to draw out toxins and hydrate the skin. Beyond the camp, guests have full access to the amenities of Amangiri, alongside exclusive local experiences like helicopter excursions to Tower Butte for high-altitude yoga and guided climbs on the nearby Hoodoo Via Ferrata.
Book the Hoodoo Via Ferrata climb for the late afternoon. The light turns a deep ochre as you navigate the suspension bridge and steel rungs, allowing you to descend just as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long, amber shadows across the desert floor.
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