Safari‑style tents on 160 acres of piñon‑juniper forest offer a luxury base camp just 25 minutes from Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim.
- Ensuite canvas tents with West Elm furnishings and organic bath products
- Nightly campfires with complimentary s’mores and on‑site dining
- Experience coordinators arrange Grand Canyon tours and activities
Opened in 2017, Under Canvas Grand Canyon brings upscale glamping to Arizona’s high desert. Guests sleep in spacious canvas tents—many with private bathrooms—while enjoying hotel‑style amenities such as daily housekeeping, chef‑prepared meals, and curated camp programming. The 160‑acre site sits at 6,000 ft elevation, delivering cool summer nights, dark‑sky stargazing, and quick highway access to the South Rim entrance.
- 2012 – Under Canvas brand founded in Montana
- 2014 – Arizona site scouting begins near Valle
- 2017 – Grand Canyon camp officially opens
- 2019 – Stargazer and Suite tent categories added
- 2023 – Solar upgrades reduce generator use by 30 %
- On‑site restaurant (breakfast & dinner)
- Fire pit with complimentary s’mores
- Organic bath products
- Private ensuite bathrooms (most tents)
- West Elm furnishings & king beds
- USB battery packs for device charging
- Complimentary yoga, live music & kids’ activities
- Experience coordinators for tour bookings
- Free parking; pet‑friendly tents available
Grand Canyon Village: 25 mi south via AZ‑64 (≈ 30 min); Tusayan: 22 mi south via AZ‑64 (≈ 25 min); Williams: 32 mi north via AZ‑64 (≈ 35 min); Flagstaff: 60 mi north via US‑180 & AZ‑64 (≈ 1 hr 10 min); Page: 122 mi southwest via US‑89 & AZ‑64 (≈ 2 hr 15 min); Las Vegas: 245 mi east via I‑40 & AZ‑64 (≈ 4 hr 15 min)
Temperatures drop below 40 °F at night—pack warm layers.
No electrical outlets in tents; bring extra power banks.
Stargazer tents sell out early—book months ahead.
Download offline maps; cell service is limited.
Arrive before dark to navigate gravel roads easily.
Sunset is best from the communal deck behind reception.
- Secluded forest setting
- Comfortable beds
- Attentive staff
- Dark-sky stargazing
- Nightly s’mores
