Best Glamping near Tropic, UT

Recent Glamping Reviews near Tropic, Utah

227 Reviews of 23 Tropic Campgrounds

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  Joseph

  Scout

  

  Jul. 10, 2021

  Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

  Great location, beautiful, staff is awesome

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this resort. All sorts of different styles of camping, glamping, or staying in a lodge available. Great amenities, although we spent so much time in Zion hiking that we didn't make use of even half of what there is to offer at the resort. We will be back.

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  John R.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 12, 2019

  Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

  Most amenities of any campground I've ever seen

  We were just looking for a place to sleep, checked out the first camping outside of Zion east entrance and decided to check out the next closest one according to info from the Zion ranger. Info said 2 miles, but more like 7-8. Upon arrival my kids eyes lit up and we booked 3 mid week nights. Free, private hot showers. Dish was station. Free pool and hot tub, ball sports, playground and fitness trail. Pay for stuff like bungie trampoline and rock wall and put put. 2 camp stores recently equipped, even individual beers(4%). Our site was a little small, tent was to close to the fire ring to feel comfortable with a fire. We peaked at the glamping tents and were jealous, maybe next time. Great spot at $30 a night plus taxes etc.

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  Chelsie N.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 2, 2017

  Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground

  An experience

  So, take Ruby's with a grain of salt. It's historic, big, and tourist-y. We camped in the tipi (most tipis are ON the highway, so request tipi 10) that was by the lake. The tipi is probably the only secluded camping available. It was fun and pretty comfortable. It was cool at night in June, unlike all the other places we have camped in Utah. Sadly, there are so many lights at Ruby's, you can't see the stars. But, the atmosphere at Ruby's is more like being at an attraction than being outside in nature. Bathrooms are too small and there aren't enough of them to support the campground. There are shuttles to Bryce Canyon park available from Ruby's. There are shops, groceries, and anything you need at Ruby's. If you're used to nice mountain bikes, do t get your hopes up with the rentals. They are in bad shape. Also, there really are not mountain bike trails in the area. Even mountain trails that allow bikes are really horse trails and terrible to ride.

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  Krista T.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 26, 2019

  Bryce Canyon Yurt

  Great place to take it easy

  Did you know that a lot of Airbnb listings have their own websites OFF of airbnb where you can book them for much cheaper since you aren’t charged an Airbnb service fee? I did, but totally forgot to check for this yurt. Shoot! 

  We checked in to the yurt on our way to Bryce canyon which is half an hour away. The location was tough for us to find, especially considering that we had some traffic behind us so we couldn’t slow down too much as we looked for the driveway. The sign that they have does not have great visibility so we definitely missed the driveway going past it both directions. It definitely helps to familiarize yourself with the buildings on the other side of the road as landmarks if you are going to be coming and going frequently from here. We used a“no passing zone” triangular sign that was kind of by the driveway as our more immediate landmark. 

  Jeannie and her husband live in the center yurt and are friendly, but they give you your space. Of all of my airbnb experiences where the hosts were on-site they were by far my favorite. It is really hard to find hosts that strike the perfect balance of friendliness. Apparently the 3 yurts on the property used to be an art studio and they have converted the two side yurts into liveable spaces. We stayed in the studio yurt which was cheaper, the deluxe yurt is more spacious and includes a couch and its slightly more removed from Jeannie’s yurt so your deck is more private.  A mini-fridge, microwave, and other kitchen small appliances that we didn't use were available.  

  The BEST part of this yurt was the view from the deck. We passed up a sunset in Bryce so that we could hang out here instead. My husband spent a significant amount of time taking slow-mos of their hummingbird visitors- there were A TON of them. The other great thing is that there is a washer and dryer. It took me a while to figure the washer out since water would not run unless the lid was closed. It was great to be able to get laundry done in the middle of our trip while we could lounge on the bed watching tv instead of having to go to a laundromat- there is also wifi available! We would definitely stay here again, and if you look at their website you can see some other nearby cabins/tipis that are available to rent.

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  Anna H.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 17, 2018

  Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

  Campground separate but with access to the resort

  The Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort is a large area with cabins, yurts, a lodge and a campground. The campground is located away from the resort features which we appreciated, so that is was a little more of an authentic camping experience. We still had access to the resort features including a pool, restaurant, and activities to sign up for, which could be a nice feature for some people. The campground area had a small store and great bathrooms and showers. Our site was fairly small but large enough for our small tent and car as well as a fire pit and picnic table.

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  Sotnos B.

  Guide

  

  May. 28, 2021

  Bryce Canyon RV Resort by Rjourney

  Convenient to Bryce

  This was our second stay. We like the terraced pull through full hookup RV sites in the upper back part of the park. Privacy hedges planted between each site in the upper section. Beautiful hills, scenery. 15-20 minutes from Bryce, without the circus of "Ruby's tourist traps" right outside of the park. Really nice management. Quiet. Convenient kitchen wash area, showers, laundry in a satellite convenience station for the upper campsites. Cabins and tent sites available as well. Gas, restaurants and groceries available in the adjacent township of Tropic.

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  Thomas S.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 2, 2021

  Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground

  Large and Full Service

  Nothing quaint about Ruby’s RV park but they have everything one might need and offer full hookups for any size RV rig. The best best piece is it’s proximity to the Nat’l park - we would have stayed in the park but all the RV camping was closed in the park. Anyway, it fit the bill and btw for good food go to IDK bbq in Tropic. Just a lost the only good food around Bryce. Bryce Canyon coffee and pastry was good too but everything else we tried in this region was absolutely par or below.

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  Larry L.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 11, 2023

  Panguitch Lake

  Bear Paw Resort

  Me and the love of my life bought a TT and took our first trip out to Bear Paw Resort. Great place, great staff and great fishing. Panguitch Lake in Utah is awesome!

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  Danny P.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 12, 2020

  KOA Campground Panguitch

  Great place to camp and fish

  If you’re looking for a good time on the quad, side by side, fishing, camping, renting boats or cabins. Panguitch Utah is the place for you. They have a gas station/ grocery, plus a burger place which is great. Camp prices are cheap. Site supervisor Mark is a great guy if you camp on the south area camp ground.

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  Colette K.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 19, 2017

  Duck Creek

  Duck Creek Campground, near Duck Creek Village, UT

  Beautiful campground with tall pine trees & clusters of aspen. Well-spaced & large sites with level concrete driveways (good for RV parking) & concrete picnic table/fire pit areas. Clean restrooms, water on taps, close to Duck Creek Reservoir. Friendly hosts & very affordable. Close to many hiking trails. Love Utah's Forest Service Campgrounds!

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  Ron A.

  Traveler

  

  May. 3, 2024

  The Riverside Ranch

  Great Location for National Parks

  Very good park in the small town of Hatch, Utah. Clean quiet park with full hookups and all the necessities. Bathrooms and showers were good and staff was very friendly and accommodating. Recreational stuff at the park was good although we were gone during the day visiting local national parks. Can be very windy at times so awnings stayed in the whole stay(4 nights). Pretty level sites on gravel. Perfect location to do Bryce Canyon(45 min) and Zion(90 min to East entrance) We camped at The Riverside Ranch in a Motorhome.

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  Pamela R.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 18, 2020

  Bryce Canyon RV Resort by Rjourney

  Great Location With Views

  We had a great view from our camp spot and there were nice trails leading out of the park. The staff were very helpful to us, especially as newbies in camping. The internet worked well the first day but not the second, we should have paid the extra fee. Cell reception for us was poor throughout this area.

  The park was a conveniently located between Bryce and Escalante. We spent.most of our time in Escalante. We discovered a cool coffee shop at what appeared to be a lookout, it was built into the side of the hill. There is.so much to see in this part of Utah, this LOA makes a great basecamp.

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  Jared S.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 22, 2019

  Bear Valley RV and Campground

  Best RV Park In Southern Utah

  This is one of the best RV parks in Southern Utah. It is about 10 minutes from Panguitch, They have a gas station with a snack store plus miscellaneous items, a game room, LOTS of washers and dryers and much more. If you are a person who hates crappy bathrooms, I have stayed here every summer for the past 3 years and I have not found not 1 bug or critter and they don’t smell either. The lot sizes are HUGE! You can stream videos on low quality with the WiFi. There is a playground, and the Staff is the nicest I’ve ever met. Please stay here, they deserve it!

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  Brady R.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 4, 2021

  Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground

  Great NP Campsite Alternative

  Best reason to love this campground: they have a shuttle that picks you up from the campground and takes you into Bryce Canyon National Park. You don't have to worry about driving in the NP, parking your car, etc. It's a great shuttle service that we used and would highly recommend. 

  As for the campsite: it was our last stop of our Utah Mighty 5 adventure and we were t-i-r-e-d. Luckily, this place made our last night enjoyable and was a great stop. 

  Nothing particularly exciting about this, although I'll add that they do have a swimming pool which was nice to use to cool off after our hike. It was fairly crowded, as were the bathrooms and those amenities. 

  Our site was mostly dirt and slightly angled, which wasn't the best for tent camping, but we made it work.

  Important to note: it gets COLD in this area, even in the summertime, so prepare accordingly.

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  Shari G.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 6, 2021

  Ponderosa Grove Campground

  Wish there were more of these low cost campgrounds!

  There is a road through the American southwest that leads visitors on a “must-see” destination check list. From the Grand Canyon National Park, in AZ to Zion and Bryce in Utah, drivers speed through on their way from one Instagram-able spot to the next. Some of these motorists may notice the small sign just north of Kanab, UT, pointing toward the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, but most just drive on by and head to the bigger parks.

  While there is good camping in the SP campground, much of it was dominated (read: packed to the gills!) by visitors with OHV equipment– which is allowed in the State Park in certain areas. We chose to camp outside at a nearby BLM camping area a short 10-mile drive away. 

  Ponderosa Grove Campground is the kind you enjoyed as a kid, with sites well-spaced out and offering a modicum of privacy. There is only one small loop for bigger RV’s but lots of room for folks with a van, camper or even a small tent. Remember those? We were joined by many other people who seemed to be making the detour to this incredible location as most folks only stayed one night.  Bring your solar panel as there are no hook-ups.  Very few people were running generators which was awesome to not hear!

  There is no water at this camping area, which might explain the ultra-low-cost of one night’s stay. However, the pit toilets were clean and lovely. When we visited, in 2021, this campground looked practically brand new.  And, you can get a shower pass at the state park for a few bucks...totally worth it after rolling in the sand all day.  

  The nearest town is Kanab Utah, with all the usual suspects of groceries, laundry and liquor. We highly recommend Escobar’s Mexican Restaurant– excellent! Be sure to swing by Best Friends Animal Sanctuary for a tour of this amazing facility.

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  Erin M.

  Legend

  

  May. 21, 2019

  Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground

  Ranger Review: Morsel XL spork in Bryce Canyon Utah

  Campground Review

  Ruby’s Inn RV Park and Campground Definitely the closest campground outside of Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah with all the amenities (absolutely positively everything) and even a buffet and restaurant within walking distance. We visited Bryce Canyon in the off season and it was still super crowded but worth the views and experience! I would highly recommend making reservations well in advance and planning your trip accordingly in the summer. You can catch the bus right outside the campground that takes you straight into The National Park so you don’t have to stress about parking (big hassle trust me). We really enjoyed this campground and would definitely stay here again!

  Product Review

  As a Ranger for the https://thedyrt.com/, occasionally I have the great opportunity to test and review products. At this Campground we had the pleasure of being introduced to https://morselspork.com/ and Wow.. was my first reaction! This XL Morsel is going to be a game changer.. Let’s get down and Dirty and talk sporks!

  It’s length alone is the first noticeable upgrade in comparison to generic double sided utensils as seen in my pictures. Standing tall at 10.5 inches the XL Morsel will give you the ability to scrape, scour and reach deep into a dehydrated meal pouch without getting your hands a sticky mess

   The second thing I personally noticed out of the box was its giant rubber sided spoon, perfect for scooping and teething according to our little. The spork itself seems extremely durable and also able to withstand boiling water temperatures. Not to mention dishwasher safe. The serrated cutting edge is also a worthy mention! It sliced and Avocado great! 

  Overall We loved it and we would love to tell the world this this spork has everything the others don't but that’s obvious from the picture comparison. I wish I had an action shot of lunch but I know there will be more chances because  I’ll never leave for an adventure without the https://morselspork.com/ XL again! Even ordered the mini for our “minis” to test on the next stop!

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  Sara N.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 2, 2018

  Duck Creek

  Beautiful Area

  If you love to camp in the woods, Duck Creek is the perfect spot. It's easy to get to (once you get through the mountain pass on either side) off of Utah 14 in the beautiful stretch of land called Duck Creek. Pines and aspen trees are all around, though some sites are more shady than others. If you like to be in the trees or if you like to have full sun for solar, this place has a mix. And it's huge! Nearly 100 sites to choose from in about 4 or 5 loops. We stayed in the A loop, which the major differences are it has flush toilets and all the driveways are paved.

  Duck Creek has some nice hiking trails, but a lot of people seem to come here with their ATVs. The campground has an ATV parking lot and trail. Navajo Lake is close by for hiking and mountain biking, and Cedar Breaks and Brian Head are just about twenty and thirty minutes away, respectively.

  We made reservations online so that cost an extra $10 in addition to the $17 nightly rate, but we enjoy the peace of mind that we're getting a site and the site that we want. #27 was relatively private and had a lot of trees. A deer visited one afternoon, and a robin was making a nest in the trees above us. It was a very peaceful stay.

  The only negative was when we arrived. We came up a steep mountain so didn't have a full water tank, but the dump station was closed when we arrived. The camp host was in his trailer, so we asked where we could fill up water. I don't know if he doesn't have the keys to the gates on the station or what, but he said if our hose was long enough we could fill our tank from the water station there. He seemed put out and not very accommodating to someone requesting fresh water. It's not like we wanted fresh towels! After some creative backing up, parking, and combining and stretching hoses, we filled up our tank. Later, we noticed the gates to the station were open. Okaaaaaay. And when we left two days later, we were grateful the dump station was open.

  There seemed to be a bit more trash around than we usually see in campgrounds, but we arrived on a Monday so maybe the weekend crowd was a little sloppy. We left our site cleaner than we found it for sure.

  Overall, it was a nice place to spend a few nights as we visited the surrounding area.

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  Riley J.

  Scout

  

  May. 27, 2024

  Bryce Pioneer Village RV Park

  Great little spot

  Great spot. Full hookups. Small pool and hot tub.

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  Nick W.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 30, 2020

  Bryce Pioneer Village RV Park

  Family fun

  Half our party stayed in the motel we stayed in one of the 9 open sites. You will need 20 feet of sewer house, 20/30/50 amp service at each site. Use a filter to remove the slight odor to the water. Shower house was clean and the water was hot. This park has tent camping RV sites a one story motel and some original cabins from Bryce Canyon National Park. The pool area was nice and the field gave our grandkids a good place to kick a ball and run around the on site restaurant smelled delicious but we cooked our own meals. During this strange time this was a great place to stay. If it was really busy I am not sure we would have enjoyed it as much.

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  Michael G.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 19, 2023

  Bryce Pioneer Village RV Park

  Nice

  Stayed in a cabin. Nice grounds. The cabin was clean and well maintained. Nice alternative to camping and less expensive than a motel.

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  Nick

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 22, 2020

  Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground

  What you’d expect

  Got a tent site at Ruby’s for a night. It’s all that you’d expect from an RV Park; toilets, showers, laundromat, pool, etc. The tent sites are condensed to two open areas where all tent campers must squeeze into. You’re not guaranteed a fire pit or picnic table, so there’s that. It is located right outside Bryce Canyon NP entrance, making it very convenient to come and go. Overall a good experience.

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  Theo A.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 12, 2020

  Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground

  So close to Bryce Canyon

  Ruby's is quite an industry. I think they own the whole town right before the gate to Bryce Canyon. Large spots, shade and clean on their regular campground. We stayed in their overflows behind Best Western. Also large spots. Good mobile phone access, spotty WiFi though.

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  William F.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 18, 2020

  Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground

  Full featured campground 1 mile from Bryce Canyon entrance

  How ever you are traveling, Ruby's has an option for your accomodations. Just a mile outside of Bryce Canyon National Park, Ruby's is essentially a town of its own with multiple stores, restaurants, rentals and entertainment. Beautiful RV and tent camping sites with clean ammenities like laundry and bathrooms. Indoor and outdoor pools + hot tubs as well as great Wifi.

  If you're in an RV, it's worth the extra few bucks for the upgraded sites, which give you more space and lots of trees.

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  Luella June H.

  Scout

  

  May. 19, 2023

  Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground

  Boondocking

  Great area in the back of the Ruby’s campground with plenty of room for any size RV

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  Sam W.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 14, 2023

  Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground

  Great Overnight Stay!

  After a long afternoon in Bryce Canyon NP this was a perfect stop for us and worth the payment for the campsite. Sites were first come first serve and accessible to 2WD vehicles with low clearance. Showers were overall amazing and the bathrooms were even warm at night when it got chilly. Definitely would stay here again when visiting Bryce.

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  Pamela

  Scout

  

  Oct. 27, 2020

  Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground

  Has everything you need!

  We booked a reservation with a small group and asked to be next to each other.  They accommodated that request.  The spaces were roomy and all of ours were pretty level.  The hookups on our sites were more to one end of the site and not so much in the middle of the site which was not a problem for any of us.  It seemed most sites had great shade trees in the area we were in.  There is a newer area towards the back that did not have the large trees but those sites had a nice little grass area at each site.  The in-ground fire pit is a nice feature.  Clean showers, restrooms, and laundry room.  A well-equipped store and a restaurant are within a short walking distance.  

  Oh, Bryce Canyon is right next door!  

  The office personnel gave us great information on trails for some 4Wheel drive adventures.  

  Great stay!

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  Justin C.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 28, 2020

  Ruby's Inn RV Park and Campground

  Close to everything

  Simply put, the best option if you want hookups near Bryce. Across the street from the shuttle and the bike trail that goes into the park.

  Sites are nice and they have good WiFi. These folks do a great job and would recommend anyone stay here!