The 10 most beautiful glampings around the Grand Canyon

Camping isn't often for everyone, but its less rugged version, called glamping, adds a touch of luxury to traditional tented holidays. This break under canvas and stars is both fun and relaxing. It's a modern twist on the traditional camping experience that allows you to recharge your batteries without the stress of packing and unpacking all your camping gear. This experience at the Grand Canyon guarantees a 100% nature experience while sleeping in fully equipped and comfortable tents just like at home. Many glamping accommodations feature wood-burning stoves, curtains, lamps, rugs, comfortable beds and elegant décor. The location inspires and balances the mix of local, wild landscapes and hotel comforts. Glamping near the Grand Canyon is a fabulous way to embrace the majestic beauty of this region without the crowds of hotel and camping. Here are the top glamping sites near the Grand Canyon.

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1. Clear Sky Resorts

Located in Valle, 47km from Grand Canyon Village, Clear Sky Resorts is completely immersed in a luxurious dome atmosphere. In total, there are seven open-air domes. All are equipped with top-of-the-range linens, funky furniture, a bathroom, an eco-friendly fireplace, a large panoramic window that acts as a skylight and a telescope.

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The domes can accommodate from two to seven people, depending on the type of dome you choose. What's more, each dome has its own personality and décor. Large families can sleep in the Space Galaxy, which sleeps seven, while couples can soar in the Stairways to the Stars dome with a bed suspended from the ceiling.

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Guests are welcomed here in the huge Welcome Dome, with its lounges and beautiful bay window overlooking the wild landscape. This glamping site also offers a daily happy hour, breakfast and dinner. Activities include golf, floodlit frisbee, evening walks, film and live music evenings, not forgetting special astronomy evenings.

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Clear Sky Resorts - Grand Canyon - Unique Sky Domes

Located in Valle, 47 km from Grand Canyon Village, Clear Sky Resorts - Grand Canyon - Unique Sky Domes offers a bar and free private parking.
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2. Under Canvas Grand Canyon

Private terraces, organic bath products and a south-western inspired design... this is Under Canvas Grand Canyon glamping. This popular glamping site is one of the most luxurious and expensive on this list.

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It's famous for its location, just a 20-minute drive from the famous South Rim. The glamping site also has its own restaurant and offers live music in the evenings and yoga classes in the mornings.

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The establishment is located in the town of Valle, near Flagstaff. As well as its beautiful modern tents, decorated in a sober style, it also has its own Zen garden and mobile phone charging points.

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Under Canvas Grand Canyon

Under Canvas Grand Canyon is located in Valle. It offers tents and an on-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy local and seasonal dishes for breakfast and dinner.
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3. Wander Camp Grand Canyon

Glamping comes into its own at Wander Camp Grand Canyon. Elegant bell-shaped canvas tents are scattered across this arid, wild terrain.

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Wander Camp, with its waterproof tents, is located 25km from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon near a juniper-scented plateau. The tents all have quality bedding, private seating with solar lanterns and USB-powered fans. Please note that this property does not use electricity and guests are encouraged to bring their own batteries to charge electronic devices.

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All tents are within walking distance of shared bathrooms and toilets. The Canteen restaurant serves rustic camp-style dishes. Pancakes, eggs and hot drinks are available for breakfast. For dinner, there are more substantial dishes such as hamburgers or a traditional campfire meal (baked chilli, cornbread, macaroni and cheese, baked beans).

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Wander Camp Grand Canyon

Under Canvas Grand Canyon is located in Valle. It offers tents and an on-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy local and seasonal dishes for breakfast and dinner.
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4. Grand Canyon Western Ranch

Just 16km from the South Rim, the Grand Canyon Western Ranch is a 19th century cattle ranch, once owned by a Wild West gangster. Now it's a leisure ranch, for couples and families who come to enjoy a holiday in the wilderness.

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The pine cabins are straight out of a cowboy setting. They all have porches, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves and private bathrooms with antique showers or baths. The style is Western, with breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon Plateau.

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On site, you can enjoy authentic meals while listening to a live concert. Glamping also includes nightly campfires with evening entertainment and guided horse rides, wagon rides and helicopter tours during the day.

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Grand Canyon Western Ranch

Set on a ranch offering horse riding and horse-drawn wagon rides, Grand Canyon Western Ranch offers cottages with rustic furnishings.
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5. Sky Garden Domes

Located in Valle, Arizona, this architectural dome bordered by wooden panels promises a singular experience. Its modern décor, indoor heating, views of Red Butte and small lounge area are its main assets.

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Design lovers will love this trendy dome, with its textured carpets and tasselled pillows. When you're not curled up in your comfy chairs, you can marvel at the incredible desert sky. Even better, you can go hiking, skiing or fishing nearby. Bowling is also available on site.

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This luxury tent also has a lovely, well-exposed terrace. The bathrooms are shared and offer free products (shampoo, body wash). A shared kitchen is also available for those who wish to cook.

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Sky Garden Domes

Located in Valle, Arizona, Sky Garden Domes offers accommodation with free private parking.
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6. Backland

Just a stone's throw from the Grand Canyon, a luxury glamping eco-resort stands out in Arizona's desert landscape. Surrounded by miles of pine forests, this accommodation is completely isolated.

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Four different tents are available: the Backlands Suite, the Sky Suite, the Grand Suite and the Grand Sky Suite. The two largest suites sleep six. The Sky Suite is perfect for falling asleep stargazing in the vast night sky.

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All the tents have panoramic windows, a king-size bed, a full bathroom, a coffee maker and a mini-refrigerator. These are features not often found in this type of accommodation. Backland also has a restaurant serving delicious farmhouse cuisine, and there are nature trails and a pond around Backlands where you can fish, kayak or relax on a deckchair.

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With mountain views, Backland offers accommodation, a terrace, restaurant, bar and private beach.
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7. Zion Glamping Adventures

Zion Glamping Adventures offers a unique glamping experience to all visitors. Surrounded by the wilderness of the Canaan Mountains, they offer guests an intimate setting. The setting couldn't be more perfect, with 21 comfortable bell-shaped tents nestling in a peaceful cove in Hildale.

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Each tent is meticulously designed to offer both luxury and privacy, while providing a true sense of nature within the red rock canyon walls. The tents are equipped with electricity, air conditioning and heating.

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The glamping site has a shared kitchen and shared bathroom facilities (except for the suite tents, which have private bathrooms). Coffee and crêpes are served every morning.

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Zion Glamping Adventures

Located in Hildale, Utah, Zion Glamping Adventures offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free private parking.
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8. Star Garden Az

This glamping experience reconnects you with nature. Just 30 km from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, this experience is like no other. You'll discover modern luxury while enjoying the great outdoors. The domes are completely off-grid and are powered 100% by the sun.

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Far from the motorway and the rest of the world, Star Garden offers exceptional views of the Milky Way. Its beautiful and luxurious geodesic domes are also very welcoming, with a queen-size bed, futon sofa, mini-refrigerator and electric kettle.

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Although the tents are insulated, it can be very cold at night and very hot during the day. Being in the middle of the wilderness, it is very likely that you will hear animals at night, such as coyotes, elk, cattle and small creatures.

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Star Garden Az

Located in Valle, Star Garden Az offers accommodation 49 km from Grand Canyon Village. You can enjoy hiking, fishing and cycling in the surrounding area.
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9. Desert Sage Retreat

Located in Colorado City, Arizona, Desert Sage Retreat offers unique accommodation with canvas tents and unusual wagon rentals. The tents and wagons have been designed with adventurers and nomads in mind.

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Enjoy breathtaking views of the greater Zion area and night views from the porches of the tents or while relaxing around the campfire. Desert Sage Retreat is ideally located less than an hour from Zion National Park and less than two hours from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

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This glamping offers an adventurous, fun, comfortable experience with air conditioning, shared bathroom, heating, linen, outdoor furniture, picnic area, sauna, shared leisure area, shared kitchen with barbecue, walking and cycling trails nearby.

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Desert Sage Retreat

Located in Colorado City in the Arizona region, Desert Sage Retreat offers accommodation with free private parking and access to a sauna.
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10. Tiny House

The latter is not technically a glamping site, but this small cabin-style house can also be used for a secluded and unusual experience. Just 20 minutes from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, the house offers every comfort.

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Although the space is around 35 m2, the house can sleep up to eight people, with a queen-size bed, bunk beds and three single beds upstairs in the attic area.

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After a day out, relax in the cottage in front of one of the three 4K flat-screens, free broadband internet and a shower before looking up at the night sky.

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077 Tiny Home near Grand Canyon South Rim Sleeps 8

Air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, 077 Tiny Home near Grand Canyon South Rim Sleeps 8 is located in Valle. The cottage features free WiFi and on-site parking.
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