Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
Amidst Zion National Park @zionponderosa has 8 different lodging options, ranging from tent sites to deluxe glamping. The park itself has it all. For things to see, The Narrows, Canyon Overlook, and Emerald Pools. For things to do, hiking, horseback riding, canyoneering and more. Zion National Park is a Mighty 5 must.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Get lost in the rocks. The unique beauty of Bryce Canyon has been shaped by wind, water and time creating slot canyons, window fins and hoodoos. There’s 2 campgrounds within the park, North Campground and Sunset Campground. See details and book through the @nationalparkservice
Arches National Park
Featuring over 2,000 arches it’s a red rock wonderland. Devil’s Garden is the one campground within the park and is dry camping only and isn’t easy for beginner campers. There are free camping options close by such as Willow Springs Trail, but heads up this area and the park itself get very busy. Arches may be best as a day adventure!
Capitol Reef National Park
One of the lesser known Utah National Parks, but just as unique. Here there’s a Waterpocket Fold, which is a wrinkle on earth, almost 100 miles long! The park has 1 developed campground, 2 primitive campgrounds, and vast backcountry options. Capitol Reef is also known to have some of the most stunning night skies of all western national parks.
Canyonlands ‑ The Needles
Canyonlands National Park in Moab has two main campgrounds within the park, The Needles and Island in the Sky (Willow Flat). Both get busy during peak seasons (spring thru fall) so reserve ahead! If you’re feeling a little extra adventurous, Canyonlands also offers backcountry camping, backpacking, biking, and more.
If you loved what you learned here about Utah and have a hankerin' for more - check out our Instagram guides for additional photos and even links to schedule your trip to one of these amazing National Parks. Thanks for reading and see you guys out there!
