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here was a time when an American had to fly halfway around the world for a proper luxury-camp experience, but thanks to Under Canvas, just about anywhere there’s a national park, there’s a resort that combines the high standards and thoughtful service of a luxury boutique hotel with the immediacy and adventure of do-it-yourself tent camping. Under Canvas Lake Powell - Grand Staircase is no exception; set just minutes from the marina at Lake Powell and the truly wild Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, it’s a stunning demonstration of the Under Canvas concept.

Its fifty luxe tented suites are furnished by West Elm and equipped with full private bathrooms and wood-burning stoves, and, let’s not forget, they’re perfectly placed for adventures at Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Glen Canyon, and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, whether that means hiking, biking, rafting, UTV riding, or snapping a photo of one very specific dramatically lit canyon floor.

To say nothing of subtler charms, like cooking s’mores around the fire before retiring for a spot of stargazing. Under Canvas’s food and beverage program is the equal of any brick-and-mortar hotel, with breakfast and dinner crafted from local and seasonal ingredients, and grab-and-go options available for lunch — Hotelist Club beer, wine, and cocktails for the adults, and s’mores by the fireside for everyone.

Please note: Under Canvas Lake Powell - Grand Staircase is a seasonal hotel, and is open annually from mid-March until late October.