Where to Stay Near Bryce Canyon, Utah

Over 80% of the state of Utah is protected public or National Park lands. One of Utah's most famous "Mighty Five National Parks" is Bryce Canyon. It's red rock hoodoos are unlike anywhere else in the world, but there is so much more to Bryce Canyon Country than just the national park...

Bryce Canyon Country includes Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Capitol Reef National Park, Kodachrome State Park, and so much more in its over 3-million acres of protected lands. ​

It can be hard to not only pick what activities to do around Bryce Canyon Country, but it can be even harder to find a good central location to stay. This list ranges from high-end places to stay to campgrounds and RV parks all around Escalante, Utah.

Read about things to do in Bryce Canyon Country here!

Under Canvas Bryce Canyon

My tent at Under Canvas Bryce Canyon.

Under Canvas is a world-renowned luxury, off-grid glamping resort with two locations near Bryce Canyon Country. The Bryce Canyon location is only 15 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park and the Powell-Grand Staircase location is on the south side of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument with access to the public lands in less than ten minutes.

Under Canvas Bryce Canyon hosts fifty different solar-powered canvas tent sites perfect for solo-travelers, couples, or families alike with their variety of tent options that can sleep between two and six people. Each tent comes with an outdoor and indoor lounging area and a wood-burning stove inside to keep you warm during the chilly nights.

​Full bathrooms, battery operated lights, and a battery pack for charging small devices like cell phones are only a few of the other amenities you’ll also enjoy. There are also outlets in the attendant's tent and bathrooms for plugging in larger items and blow dryers available at the front desk.

The wood fired stove in my tent.

The bed in my "deluxe" tent at Under Canvas Bryce Canyon.

There is a restaurant onsite named Embers that serves delicious, locally-sourced breakfast, lunch, and dinner that you can enjoy al fresco around the propane-fueled bonfires. There are also complementary s’mores every evening along with free events and hiking trails that can be enjoyed by all.

The outdoors eating area at Embers - Under Canvas Bryce Canyon.

 Book your own tent on their website here: https://www.undercanvas.com/

Canyon Country Lodge

If glamping isn’t your thing, stay at the more traditional hotel in the town of Escalante, The Canyon Country Lodge. Their hotel features a hot tub, swimming pool, fitness area, and laundry services. They also have an on-site restaurant and complimentary breakfast every morning. The rooms come in standard king size suites or double queen beds each with wifi and smart TVs. The bathrooms also feature large walk-in showers with organic bath products.

Check their availability on their website: https://canyoncountrylodge.com

The Canyon Country Lodge in Escalante, Utah.

Ruby’s Inn

The closest lodging to Bryce Canyon National Park is the historic Ruby’s Inn which has been operating for over 100 years. It is situated just yards from the entrance to the park and is actually the pick up location for the park’s shuttle system!

Ruby’s Inn features many different kinds of lodging options from RV hook-ups and tipi campsites to luxury king suites with in-room jacuzzi spas. The Inn also has three different dining options to satisfy every hunger pain. The Cowboy Buffet & Steak Room offers sit-down breakfast, lunch, and dinner; The Canyon Diner has fast grab-and-go options and pizza; while Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill features a country music show during dinner every summer night.

Ruby’s Inn  has something for every type of traveler, and it’s one of the best gift shops outside of the park!

Learn more about Ruby’s Inn on their website here: https://www.rubysinn.com/

​See more things to do near Bryce Canyon National Park and Escalante National Monument in my guides below: