Glamping opportunities near Dammeron Valley, Utah range from rustic campsites to full-service resorts within the high desert landscape at 5,000-5,600 feet elevation. The region experiences dramatic temperature fluctuations, with summer days reaching 95°F while dropping below 65°F at night. Winter camping requires preparation for temperatures that can dip below freezing, with occasional snow between November and February.
What to do
Hiking at Snow Canyon State Park: Located about 20 minutes from Dammeron Valley, the park offers diverse trails through red rock formations and ancient lava flows. "Great red rock/lava flow hiking trail options, most are easy/moderate, nice loop through Snow Canyon and around on mesa and back for road cycling," notes Mark M. from Snow Canyon State Park Campground.
Water activities at nearby reservoirs: Several state parks within 20 miles of the Dammerton Valley area provide water recreation options. According to Rachel H. from WillowWind RV Park, "At least 3 state parks within a 20 mile radius, two are water sport havens (Sand Hollow and Quail Creek) and the other is hiking trail nirvana (Snow Canyon)."
Stargazing and night hiking: The dark skies in the region provide exceptional stargazing opportunities. At Kolob Gate Gardens, campers appreciate the "adorable night hike up the hill, listening to the creek from our tent at night... The night skies were also to die for," according to Abby T.
What campers like
Peaceful riverfront locations: Many campsites offer water features for relaxation. Larry E. from Zion River Resort shares, "The cool Virgin River behind our site was a nice place to soak our tired feet and enjoy a beverage after hiking in Zion. We preferred the pace of Virgin over Sugardale, and it was only 20min away."
Clean, spacious facilities: Campground facilities in the area typically offer well-maintained amenities. At WillowWind RV Park, one reviewer noted, "This is one of the best kept RV parks I have ever been to. Despite basically being in a desert, the park had lush grass in every spot and a dense tree cover. It was about 10 degrees cooler in the park because of the shade from the trees."
Wildlife encounters: The region's wildlife adds to the glamping experience near Dammeron Valley. Evan O. from Kolob Gate Gardens mentions, "TB (the little orange cat) was super hospitable and sweet. Hung by us all night and even slept on top of our tent in between the screen and rain fly. All of the site animals were kind and made us feel much safer."
What you should know
Cell service varies by location: Connectivity can be inconsistent throughout the area. A reviewer at Zion River Resort notes, "There is virtually no cell signal in Virgin. Certainly not enough to even begin to create a hot spot. There is wifi (and we even had a booster on our site)...but there was still terribly connectivity."
Temperature management: The desert climate requires planning. Jake C. from Snow Canyon mentions, "I'd recommend this as an early spring camp outing. The temps climb quickly in Southern Utah in late spring. My kids had a blast in the sand dune area."
Bathroom facilities vary significantly: Some glamping options provide superior facilities while others are more rustic. At Cedar City RV Resort by Rjourney, one camper observed, "The campground itself is great, especially the bathrooms are surprisingly amazing. And here comes the but: the tent sites are right on the street without much of a barrier."
Tips for camping with families
Bring extra water: The dry climate requires more hydration than you might expect. "We had to pack in water as well! But there is a stream close by you will need a handy dandy shovel to dig down to it, also a good filtration system would be very beneficial," advises a reviewer at Zion Canyon Campground.
Seasonal timing matters: For comfortable glamping near Dammerton Valley with kids, choose timing carefully. "Visited in June 2015. Very busy, but had one of the best experiences of my life hiking the Narrows. Highly recommend," shares Lindsey A.
Resort amenities for downtime: Some glamping resorts offer extensive recreation options for families. "Lots of fun for kids. Horseback riding, putt putt golf, pad boards, cabins, tents and RV sites," notes David G. from Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort.
Tips from RVers
Satellite and TV access: Trees can affect satellite reception at many glamping sites. "We stayed in one of the satellite friendly spots. Unfortunately, the space we were in was not so 'friendly' due to the mature trees on either side. The satellite friendly spots are in the back of the RV park," warns Rachel H. about WillowWind RV.
Space considerations: Some RV sites offer more privacy than others. "The non-hookup sites are MUCH better than the ones with hookups. The hookup sites are VERY narrow (some as little as 10 feet wide) and difficult to pull into," advises tom R. from Snow Canyon State Park.
Consider alternate locations to Zion: For RV glamping near Dammeron Valley, smaller communities offer less congested alternatives. "We've stayed at this campground twice and I struggled between giving it 3 and 4 stars. I rounded up because it is in a pretty good location which is a pro along with the fact that it is clean and the team there is very nice and helpful," notes a reviewer at Zion West RV Park.
