{"id":195464,"date":"2025-09-26T17:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T17:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/26\/glamping-at-zion-a-review-of-under-canvas-and-autocamp-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T17:00:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T17:00:25","slug":"glamping-at-zion-a-review-of-under-canvas-and-autocamp-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/26\/glamping-at-zion-a-review-of-under-canvas-and-autocamp-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Glamping at Zion: A review of Under Canvas and AutoCamp – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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There are dozens of accommodation options in and around Zion National Park, including hotels, cabins, tents and RVs. Of course, camping keeps you closest to Zion’s towering red rocks and otherworldly starry nights, but you don’t have to give up creature comforts to commune with nature when you visit Utah’s oldest national park.<\/p>\n

Staying at one of Zion’s glamping resorts offers the best of both worlds \u2014 and they can be booked using points. I recently visited the area with my family to check out two of the park’s outdoorsiest points-friendly options, Under Canvas Zion<\/a> and AutoCamp Zion<\/a>. Here’s what you need to know about each resort before your southern Utah adventure.<\/p>\n

Related: The best places to stay near Zion National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Under Canvas Zion<\/h2>\n
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Under Canvas Zion. TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Under Canvas Zion opened in 2017 near the national park’s more remote westerly edge in Virgin, Utah, and the Mr & Mrs Smith<\/a> property joined World of Hyatt in 2024<\/a>. The 196-acre, DarkSky-certified resort is surrounded only by red-rock desert and endless skies for as far as the eye can see. Because of its outdoorsy nature, the resort closes each year between early November and mid-March.<\/p>\n

Related: First look: Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge brings points travel to one of the Pacific Northwest’s natural wonders<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How far is Under Canvas from Zion?<\/h3>\n
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Zion National Park entrance. TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Under Canvas Zion is about a 30-minute drive from the main entrance to Zion National Park in Springdale, Utah. Its remote location means its surroundings are just as beautiful as what you’ll find inside the park, but it also means you should bring all the supplies you need for your stay with you, or pick things up when you pass through Springdale on your way to Zion. Note that there is a restaurant on-site, and the hotel does have some supplies available for purchase \u2014 more on that below.<\/p>\n

Under Canvas nightly rates<\/h3>\n

Under Canvas Zion is home to 66 safari-style tents, including 15 suites and four two-tent suites. Most World of Hyatt properties operate using a set award chart \u2014 defined by Category 1 through 8 \u2014 that shows how many points per night rooms will cost. Under Canvas, on the other hand, uses dynamic cash and award pricing<\/a> that fluctuates based on availability and seasonality.<\/p>\n

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Under Canvas Deluxe Tent. TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pricing starts at around $362 or 28,250 World of Hyatt<\/a> points per night for a Deluxe Tent that sleeps up to two guests, and $472 or 38,000 points per night for a Suite Tent that sleeps up to four. You can also opt for a Stargazer Tent with a viewing window above the bed for $439 or 35,250 points per night.<\/p>\n

Deluxe and Stargazer tents are available with an adjacent kids tent, starting at around $967 or 88,250 points per night.<\/p>\n

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Under Canvas Zion Angels Landing Suite. TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For larger parties like my family of five, opt for an Angels Landing Suite that sleeps up to six guests across two large tents connected by a furnished deck. Nightly rates start at around $967 or 88,250 World of Hyatt points.<\/p>\n

Under Canvas accommodations<\/h3>\n

Each tent at Under Canvas Zion is outfitted with luxury bedding, a private split-layout bathroom, comfortable indoor and outdoor seating areas, and a wood-burning stove. I’ve done a lot of camping, but I almost forgot I was in a tent when my head hit those plush pillows and the soft bedding felt like a warm embrace shielding me from the cool nighttime desert air.<\/p>\n

Though the evenings were chilly, the daytime temperatures were still in the high 80s. The tents are equipped with misters, which emit moisture into the air, just outside and inside the door to help cool them down.<\/p>\n

I was also equal parts surprised and impressed to find the advertised “hot water” in the shower was indeed quite warm. The sink temperature varied based on the outside temperature, but it was safe to drink, making it easy to fill up our bottles without driving down to the resort lobby tent.<\/p>\n

To fully help you connect with nature (and untether yourself from your routine), there is no electricity or Wi-Fi in the tents. Our tent had one fan, large lanterns on each side of the bed and a smaller lantern hanging above the bathroom mirror. All were portable, should you venture out after sunset. Each tent has two power banks with USB-A and USB-C outlets that power the fan, lanterns and any of your personal devices.<\/p>\n

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Under Canvas Zion tent.TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The tent also had plenty of storage space. Our suitcases slid comfortably underneath the bed, and there was a storage ottoman, luggage rack, coat rack and coffee table for belongings we needed easier access to.<\/p>\n

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Under Canvas Zion. TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The tents are spread out and secluded, giving each guest uninterrupted desert views and the quiet seclusion you are likely craving when you visit a remote resort such as this.<\/p>\n

Under Canvas amenities and activities<\/h3>\n
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Under Canvas Zion. TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The lobby tent is the heart of Under Canvas Zion. Inside, you’ll find the check-in desk, a bar and restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner, a grab-and-go food and drink area, a small gift shop, and an activities concierge desk where you can book local excursions. Outside, there are several tables, lawn games and a little library.<\/p>\n

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Under Canvas Zion lobby tent. TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There was also all-day tea, coffee, hot cocoa and water; a guitar; several board and card games you could play at the lobby or take to your tent; walking sticks you could use during your stay; and a cooler with unlimited s’mores supplies. You could even send a postcard to friends or family back home, and Under Canvas would take care of postage.<\/p>\n

When we weren’t hiking or sleeping, we spent most of our time at the lobby tent’s outdoor area. The kids played cornhole while we listened to live music and sipped local brews in the evenings, after playing Slapjack or Scrabble while dining alfresco.<\/p>\n

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Under Canvas Zion dining. TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We had breakfast and dinner at Embers, the resort’s on-site restaurant. The menu included several hand-held and fork-and-knife options, shareables, and a kids menu. In the morning, Embers also served a full coffee, tea and espresso menu.<\/p>\n

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Roasting s’mores at Under Canvas Zion. TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once the sun set, we roasted (too many) s’mores, chatted with other guests around the fire pit and stared up at a night sky filled with more stars than I’ve ever seen in my life. It was so beautiful that I struggled to peel myself away and go to bed at night.<\/p>\n

Under Canvas tips<\/h3>\n
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Under Canvas Zion. TARAH CHIEFFI\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n