An off-grid, solar-powered glamping retreat on 750 acres of high-alpine plains, featuring safari-style tents and stargazing just minutes from Bryce Canyon.
Under Canvas Bryce Canyon sits on 750 acres of high mountain plains and juniper forest in John's Valley, ancestral land of the Southern Paiute, located roughly 15 minutes from the entrance of Bryce Canyon National Park. Positioned at an elevation of 7,600 feet, this off-grid enclave operates entirely on solar power, utilizing a self-sustaining solar array to minimize its footprint on the delicate southern Utah landscape. The camp is oriented to capture sweeping, 180-degree views of the horizon, with Mount Dutton and Adams Head rising to the west and the red-rock formations of the Escalante Mountains defining the eastern skyline. Here, the typical high-desert sounds of wind through the sagebrush and the occasional call of roaming pronghorn or elk replace the noise of modern life.
The camp features 50 safari-style canvas tents pitched on elevated wooden decks, carefully spaced to preserve privacy and the natural flow of the local ecosystem. Inside, the design balances rustic simplicity with thoughtful comfort, featuring king-size beds, plush linens, and private ensuite bathrooms equipped with hot, pull-chain showers and flushing toilets. To combat the chilly high-altitude nights, tents are outfitted with wood-burning stoves, and guests are provided with complimentary firewood. For those focused on the region's legendary night skies, the Stargazer tents feature a viewing window positioned directly above the bed, allowing guests to watch the constellations without leaving the warmth of their blankets. USB battery packs and battery-powered fans are provided in lieu of traditional electrical outlets, keeping the experience grounded in its off-grid ethos.
At the heart of the property is the expansive lobby tent, styled with modern West Elm furnishings, which serves as the social hub for the camp. Dining centers around the on-site culinary program, featuring casual counter-service breakfast and dinner options alongside grab-and-go lunches packed for daytime trail excursions. The menu emphasizes seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, complemented by craft beers, wine, and specialty cocktails. Evenings bring guests together around communal fire pits for nightly s'mores under some of the darkest skies in North America, a feature recognized by the property's official DarkSky certification. Daily programming includes complimentary morning yoga classes, live music performances, and guided astronomy talks, making the camp a fully realized retreat rather than just a place to sleep.
Book a Stargazer tent to view the Milky Way directly from your bed, and remember that the camp is completely off-grid with no Wi-Fi or electrical outlets, so bring a fully charged phone and prepare to unplug.
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