Lake Powell, UtahBig Water
Under Canvas Lake Powell - Grand Staircase
Dark-sky desert camp
Big Water Lake Powell, Utah
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Local Design SocialOutside the door
The house
Under CanvasDark-sky desert camp
Canvas tents sit across 220 acres of canyon rim, where shielded lighting keeps the desert night completely black.
“It has 60 safari-style tents located on 220 acres at the edge of Utah’s Canyon Rim Plateau.”
What it’s good at
Listed
Nightly fire pits host complimentary marshmallow roasting and acoustic guitar sessions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Its fifty luxe tented suites are furnished by West Elm and equipped with full private bathrooms and wood-burning stoves.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument borders the grounds, and the boat launches of Lake Powell are a short drive away.
The rooms
Canvas tents stay warm with wood-burning stoves, and Stargazer options add a clear viewing window above the bed.
At the table
The main pavilion serves seasonal breakfasts and dinners at communal tables, with grab-and-go lunches packed for trail days.
How it began
The camp opened in 2021 without permanent foundations or electric lines, treading lightly across the raw desert plateau.
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.