Under Canvas Lake Powell–Grand Staircase
Timing guide for nature, price, and weather.
October
You get crisp autumn hiking days and quiet campfires, with the camp closing for the season in late October.
Chasing the best value? March runs $289/nt — see every month below.Pitched on a high canyon rim, this safari-style glamping camp operates from mid-March through late October. The active season runs March 12 to October 26 in 2026, and March 11 to October 25 in 2027. The tents feature private en suite bathrooms with pull-chain showers and wood-burning stoves for cool desert nights. You are here to disconnect from the digital world and sleep under some of the darkest skies in North America.
Access
20m from PGA
Ideal Stay
2 Nights
Insider Tip
Book a Stargazer Tent to watch the night sky through the viewing window above your bed.
Nature Windows
What you’ll see when
Priorities here are stargazing from your safari tent, gathering around the communal campfires, and exploring the slot canyons of the Colorado Plateau.
What you’ll experience by season
Hiking
Jan–Jun, Sep–Dec
Year-round Constants
Safari glamping tents, canyon rim views, communal campfires, wood-burning stoves, dark sky stargazing.
Seasons
Spring brings cool desert nights and active daytime trail conditions; autumn offers warm, still days and clear evening stargazing.
Price Patterns
Price by month
Jul Avg
$369/nt
Average nightly rate by month, based on published pricing. Hover a month to see its rate.
Data Source: Static Average Pricing
SEASONAL PATTERNS
Climate & Weather
Driest
Jun
0.2" lowest rainfall
Avg High
72°F
Annual average
Standard seasonal shifts. Jun offers the clearest skies, while Jul brings the heat.
Most guests find Mar–May and Sep–Oct the most comfortable for outdoor activity.
Based on ideal temp (70-88°F) & low rainfall
Best Balance
Mar
Ideal mix of temp & rain
Sweat Index
Jul
99°F High (Peak)
Chill Factor
Jan
22°F Low (Pack layers)
Wettest
Aug
0.9" rain (Peak)
Field notes
20m from PGA / 4.5h from LAS
Located off Highway 89 in Big Water, Utah. Access to the camp is via a gravel road that can become washboarded or slippery after desert rain. Arrive before dark to navigate the camp layout easily.
Campfire and Dining Preparation
The camp offers an on-site restaurant for breakfast and dinner but has no room service. S'mores are provided nightly by the communal fire pit, so plan your hiking returns to catch the evening activities.
Exposure and Off-Grid Limits
Tents have no electricity or air conditioning, utilizing USB battery packs for charging and fans for cooling. The canvas walls provide no sound isolation from neighbors, wind noise, or the nearby highway.
Under Canvas Lake Powell–Grand Staircase
Timing guide for nature, price, and weather.
October
You get crisp autumn hiking days and quiet campfires, with the camp closing for the season in late October.
Chasing the best value? March runs $289/nt — see every month below.Pitched on a high canyon rim, this safari-style glamping camp operates from mid-March through late October. The active season runs March 12 to October 26 in 2026, and March 11 to October 25 in 2027. The tents feature private en suite bathrooms with pull-chain showers and wood-burning stoves for cool desert nights. You are here to disconnect from the digital world and sleep under some of the darkest skies in North America.
Access
20m from PGA
Ideal Stay
2 Nights
Insider Tip
Book a Stargazer Tent to watch the night sky through the viewing window above your bed.
Nature Windows
What you’ll see when
What you’ll experience by season
Hiking
Jan–Jun, Sep–Dec
Year-round Constants
Safari glamping tents, canyon rim views, communal campfires, wood-burning stoves, dark sky stargazing.
Seasons
Spring brings cool desert nights and active daytime trail conditions; autumn offers warm, still days and clear evening stargazing.
Price Patterns
Price by month
Jul Avg
$369/nt
Data Source: Static Average Pricing
SEASONAL PATTERNS
Climate & Weather
Driest
Jun
0.2" lowest rainfall
Avg High
72°F
Annual average
Most guests find Mar–May and Sep–Oct the most comfortable for outdoor activity.
Based on ideal temp (70-88°F) & low rainfall
Best Balance
Mar
Ideal mix of temp & rain
Sweat Index
Jul
99°F High (Peak)
Chill Factor
Jan
22°F Low (Pack layers)
Wettest
Aug
0.9" rain (Peak)
Field notes
20m from PGA / 4.5h from LAS
Located off Highway 89 in Big Water, Utah. Access to the camp is via a gravel road that can become washboarded or slippery after desert rain. Arrive before dark to navigate the camp layout easily.
Campfire and Dining Preparation
The camp offers an on-site restaurant for breakfast and dinner but has no room service. S'mores are provided nightly by the communal fire pit, so plan your hiking returns to catch the evening activities.
Exposure and Off-Grid Limits
Tents have no electricity or air conditioning, utilizing USB battery packs for charging and fans for cooling. The canvas walls provide no sound isolation from neighbors, wind noise, or the nearby highway.
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For a full breakdown of average pricing and peak seasons, see our Seasonal Value guide.
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Under Canvas Lake Powell–Grand Staircase Prices by Month
- January N/A
- February N/A
- March $289
- April $329
- May $379
- June $429
- July $369
- August $389
- September $439
- October $349
- November N/A
- December N/A