Solar-powered safari tents with West Elm furnishings and private decks, located minutes from Arches National Park.
Under Canvas Moab sits on 40 acres of desert flats and slickrock, seven miles north of Moab and just outside the entrance to Arches National Park. The camp comprises 40 safari-style canvas tents raised on wooden platforms, positioned to frame views of the red sandstone cliffs and the distant, snow-capped La Sal Mountains. Designed to minimize environmental impact, the property operates largely off-grid, utilizing solar power to run the main lobby tent and essential facilities. Guests navigate gravel pathways illuminated by low-impact lighting, preserving the dark skies that make this stretch of the Colorado Plateau prime for stargazing.
Inside the tents, the design balances rugged simplicity with high-end residential comforts. The property features collaborations with West Elm, furnishing the spaces with mid-century modern safari chairs, woven rugs, and sturdy wooden bed frames topped with plush mattresses and Parachute linens. Bathrooms in the Suite and Deluxe tents feature private, en-suite facilities with flushing toilets, sinks, and hot, pull-chain showers designed to conserve water in the arid climate. For cooler desert nights in the spring and autumn, staff pre-stage wood-burning stoves inside the tents, while Stargazer tents feature a clear viewing window directly above the king-sized bed, allowing guests to watch the cosmos without leaving their covers. To encourage an unplugged experience, tents lack traditional electrical outlets, instead relying on USB-compatible battery packs to power lanterns and personal devices.
The central lobby tent serves as the social heart of the camp, offering a communal space decorated with leather sofas, board games, and an outdoor patio. Dining options include cooked-to-order breakfasts, boxed lunches for trail days, and casual fireside dinners that highlight local ingredients. Every evening, staff light the communal fire pits for complimentary s'mores, often accompanied by live acoustic music or astronomy talks. Modern conveniences are subtly integrated, including Rivian Waypoint Level 2 electric vehicle chargers for road-tripping guests. Operating from late March through late October, the camp provides an immersive base for exploring both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, maintaining a strict leave-no-trace philosophy that ensures the delicate cryptobiotic soil of the surrounding desert remains undisturbed.
Book a Stargazer tent to watch the night sky through the viewing window above your bed, and remember to pack a portable power bank if you have multiple devices, as tents rely on USB battery packs rather than standard wall outlets.
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