Zion National Park, UtahVirgin
Open Sky Zion
Off-grid canyon camp
Virgin Zion National Park, Utah
Opened
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
Open SkyOff-grid canyon camp
The camp runs entirely on solar power in a private canyon, bringing hotel comforts deep into the desert backcountry.
“Open Sky’s 12 canvas tents include the Star Seeker suites, beloved by stargazers for the bedroom’s oversize wall and ceiling windows, plus en suite telescopes.”
What it’s good at
Notable
South African canvas safari tents on timber platforms with stargazing skylight lounges.
Notable
Five miles of private hiking trails connecting directly to the slickrock Guacamole Trail.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
There are plenty of glamping options near Zion National Park, but none as luxurious as Open Sky Zion, featuring safari-style canvas tents crafted in South Africa.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Zion National Park is a 25-minute drive away, and private canyon trails connect directly to the slickrock Guacamole Trail.
The rooms
Canvas tents sit on elevated timber decks, with indoor gas fireplaces and private fire pits facing the canyon walls.
Sound baths and yoga
Bring a swimsuit.
Private sound baths use crystal alchemy singing bowls, and evening yoga takes place outdoors under the desert sky.
Restaurant
Black Sage
Dinner is served in a converted shipping container and on a covered patio warmed by a boulder fire pit.
Zion National Park
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.