Utah has five gorgeous U.S. National Parks, also known as the Mighty Five. They are all very unique and have plenty of stunning sights to see. Wander Camp has glamping sites near four out of the five National Parks, so a glamping road trip would be the perfect way to see all Utah’s beautiful National Parks.
You can start your glamping road trip in either Zion National Park which is located in Southern Utah, or in Arches National Park which is located in south eastern Utah. For this article we will start in Arches National Park and work out way down through Utah.
Arches National Park
The first stop on your glamping road trip is Arches. Our Moab Wander Camp is very close in proximity to Arches. It is about five miles from the park. This is one of America’s top national parks. Throughout the expansive park there are sandstone fins, towers, gargoyles, hoodoos, balanced rocks, and the all famous arches. There are plenty of hikes and stunning features to see. One of the most photographed and popular hikes in Arches is the Delicate Arch. The sunrises and sunsets in Arches are amazing and the best time to see the park is around these times. We recommend spending two days in Arches National Park.
Canyonlands National Park
The next stop is Canyonlands. Canyonlands is situated about 30 miles south of Moab and it will take about 45 minutes to get there from the Moab Wander Camp. We recommend visiting Canyonlands for one to two days. This is the biggest of the five national parks in Utah. Because it is so expansive there is a lot to see. Adventuring and exploring will be great activities for you here. Deep canyons, towering mesas, pinnacles, cliffs, and spires fill this unique national park. Here are some more ideas of what you can do and what is essential to see in Canyonlands.
Capitol Reef National Park
A little scenic drive will take you to the next stop on your glamping road trip to Capitol Reef. From Moab, it will take around two hours to get there with a little over 135 miles. We do not currently have a glamping site in this area, but there are many other accommodations you can find while you make this stop. We recommend staying one day at Capitol Reef. There is an 8 mile scenic drive that takes you through some of the most worthwhile parts of the park. Traditional things like hiking and canyoneering can be done here as well. Keep your eye out for petroglyphs as many have been found in this park!
Bryce Canyon National Park
As you keep traveling south, you will end up at Bryce Canyon National Park. This canyon has a great mixture of trees and red rock hoodoos. As you walk and hike through Bryce Canyon, you will be transformed to another place. It is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. There is a lot of wildlife and things to explore. One to two days should be sufficient to see what you need to in Bryce Canyon. The drive from Capitol Reef is about 115 miles and a little over two hours. After your day exploring in Bryce Canyon, you can come to the comfort of Wander Camp near Bryce Canyon.
Zion National Park
The last stop on this Utah glamping road trip is Zion National Park. As you continue south from Bryce Canyon National Park for about 75 miles you will reach the Wander Camp at Zion. Deep red rock canyon walls will surround you and there is stunning scenery all around. This park is great for hiking lovers. There is a lot to do in Zion so we recommend spending two or more days at Zion National Park. The expansive red rock will keep your awe and wonder alive!
As you end your road trip, you will have seen five unique National Parks and four Wander Camp glamping properties. This road trip can be made longer or shorter due to preference and which National Park is your favorite. This will be an experience you will never forget and your adventurous spirit will thank you! Explore what your next road trip in Utah with Wander Camp could be like!
TIP: Each park has an entrance fee of around $20. Because you will be visiting five National Parks, it will save you money to buy the America the Beautiful Annual Pass. It is only $80 and gives you access to all National Parks for a year.