Best Glamping near Washington, UT

Zion Glamping Adventures provides premium outdoor accommodations with modern comfort near Washington, Utah. Located near Zion National Park, the site features safari tents, yurts, and glamping cabins equipped with electricity, comfortable beds, and private outdoor spaces. "This is a very nice RV park with many snow birds coming down for months at a time. Showers and bathrooms are nice and clean," noted one visitor about a nearby glamping-friendly resort. Visitors staying at Zion West RV Park can book one of their boutique glamping accommodations through Airbnb, offering a convenient alternative to traditional camping while maintaining proximity to natural attractions.

Leeds RV Park & Motel and Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort showcase the range of eco-friendly glamping experiences available in the region. The latter boasts glamping tents and yurts nestled on a vast ranch property near the eastern boundary of Zion National Park. Guests enjoy on-site amenities like showers, toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits while having easy access to the park's hiking trails. According to a camper, "It was about 10 degrees cooler in the park because of the shade from the trees." Kolob Gate Gardens offers more intimate glamping with 17 sites featuring composting toilets, outdoor showers, and picnic areas. Most locations provide firewood for purchase and maintain pet-friendly policies. Each glamping site serves as an ideal base for exploring Zion's famous trails, including The Narrows, while being positioned within driving distance of Bryce Canyon and other significant Utah landmarks.

Best Glamping Sites Near Washington, Utah (16)

    1. Snow Canyon State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Ivins, UT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 628-2255

    $40 - $200 / night

    "Very secluded yet close to bathhouse. Hot shower (no extra charge) was wonderful. Ranger at check-in was super nice and helpful. Lots of trails you can even take your dog on."

    "Great campground tucked right pass the hustle and bustle in St. George."

    2. Zion River Resort

    75 Reviews
    Virgin, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 822-8594

    "We stayed in their air conditioned cabins, 13 miles from zion park entrance, great clean park ,staff was very polite and helpful, great store onsite"

    "Full hook ups, heated pool and hot tub. Restrooms and laundry on site. Propane also on site. There are also a series of fenced in dog parks (3)."

    3. WillowWind RV Park

    22 Reviews
    Hurricane, UT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 635-4154

    $65 - $85 / night

    "The satellite friendly spots are in the back of the RV park, and the aisle behind us had newer/younger trees that would not block satellite (but also would provide no shade)."

    "This campground is located within 20 miles of Zion national park & on an awesome little town. The Willow Wind has concrete sites with lots of trees. The shade is amazing in that heat."

    4. Zion Canyon Campground

    92 Reviews
    Springdale, UT
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 772-3237

    "Incredible location to fully enjoy Zion National Park. Very clean campground despite being full. The staff is friendly."

    "Lovely spot with a river running along one side, but only people with river spots have access to it! Conveniently within the nice town of Springdale and very close to park entrance."

    5. South Campground — Zion National Park

    91 Reviews
    Springdale, UT
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 772-3256

    $35 - $50 / night

    "Each campsite has a fire pit and picnic table. There are restrooms with running water and electricity. Only a short walk from a shuttle station and Visitor’s Center."

    "Tent campers: Sites were a good size, even for multiple tents people pitched. My favorites are 68, 71, 72 and 74, walk to sites along the Virgin River that are a very short distance from parking. "

    6. Zion West RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Leeds, UT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 879-2854

    "I haven’t stayed in an rv but they do have glamping tents and tiny houses to rent on Airbnb for reasonable prices."

    "This park doesn’t offer a lot of amenities, but does have showers and laundry room. It’s in the small town of Leeds, Utah and is about 30 minutes west Zion National Park."

    7. Leeds RV Park & Motel

    6 Reviews
    Leeds, UT
    10 miles
    +1 (435) 879-2450

    "There is a nice clubhouse with plenty of seating, a big TV, and nice laundry facilities. Showers are super clean."

    "I stayed here in passing to California from Utah and it was super comfy! The area I parked my car had rocks and a bathroom as well as shower house right next to it!"

    8. Kolob Gate Gardens

    4 Reviews
    Virgin, UT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 215-3125

    $20 - $150 / night

    "The hosts were welcoming and a joy to chat with."

    "The creek was wonderful to be next to and was so peaceful at night! Initially we had issues finding the site, for those looking for more info via reviews, do not follow your gps!"

    9. Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

    29 Reviews
    Springdale, UT
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 293-5444

    "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."

    "Beautiful resort, deer everywhere, tons of activities, mini golf, 2 pools and 2 hot tubs, heated bathrooms and showers, restaurants food wasn't very good but the staff was super friendly."

    10. Zion Glamping Adventures

    3 Reviews
    Hildale, UT
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 414-5179

    $100 - $450 / night

    "About an hour's drive from Zion, this gem allows you to see the full specter of nature's beauty. The stars at night at this place were simply unspeakably amazing. That alone made it worth the drive."

    "Full bathrooms, warm showers, cooking supplies, wifi, coffee, firewood- basically everything was provided besides food. The view here at night is AMAZING."

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Glamping Reviews near Washington, UT

403 Reviews of 16 Washington Campgrounds


  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 2, 2025

    Zion Canyon Campground

    Incredible location to fully enjoy Zion National Park. It's worth it.

    Incredible location to fully enjoy Zion National Park. Very clean campground despite being full. The staff is friendly. The sites are very close to each other but they took care to keep the sewers away from our view. Air-conditioned bathroom. One free shower of 6 minutes max per night but it's enough. Shuttle to the park on the corner of the street or 10 minutes walk to reach the Visitor Center. Incredible view of the mountains including The Watchman!!

  • Michael C.
    Aug. 4, 2020

    Zion River Resort

    Super nice cabin

    We stayed in their air conditioned cabins, 13 miles from zion park entrance, great clean park ,staff was very polite and helpful, great store onsite

  • R
    May. 12, 2019

    South Campground — Zion National Park

    Great campground

    This campground is great for exploring Zion National Park. Each campsite has a fire pit and picnic table. There are restrooms with running water and electricity. Only a short walk from a shuttle station and Visitor’s Center. We also had deer around our campsite every morning and evening.

  • John R.
    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.

  • Elizabeth G.
    Jul. 26, 2020

    Zion West RV Park

    Convenient location to Bryce and Zion

    I have stayed here twice in 2020. Once in January and again in July. I haven’t stayed in an rv but they do have glamping tents and tiny houses to rent on Airbnb for reasonable prices.

    This place is about 45 minutes from Zion National park and 2 hours from Bryce Canyon.

    There’s a laundry room for you to do laundry (bring your own quarters) and the bathrooms are nice and clean. You don’t get as much privacy for the showers as I’d prefer but it’s not that terrible since I think only Airbnb guests uses the restrooms and not the rv guests. WiFi was available for us which helped plan our hikes.

    There are tables around the laundry room building to sit at and relax. It’s a very quiet campground too which made sitting out in the evening very peaceful. The owners are so nice and accommodating. Cell service was okay but goes in and out (1-2 bars for Verizon)

  • Alex
    Dec. 25, 2020

    Zion River Resort

    Nice RV Park, wifi is slow though

    The park itself is nice. Full hook ups, heated pool and hot tub. Restrooms and laundry on site. Propane also on site. There are also a series of fenced in dog parks (3). So if you have dogs that don’t get along with other dogs that’s a plus because you can just go in a different one. The wifi is kind of hit or miss sometimes though. When the park is full at peak times good luck streaming anything. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I wouldn’t spring for the back in river spots unless you just want privacy behind you. The view for us isn’t that great as there is a rock wall behind you so your view is actually of that unless you have a very big rig. It is very close to Springdale and Zion National Park which is very convenient and why we chose it so four stars.

  • S
    Oct. 28, 2021

    Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

    Stay here!

    Beautiful resort, deer everywhere, tons of activities, mini golf, 2 pools and 2 hot tubs, heated bathrooms and showers, restaurants food wasn't very good but the staff was super friendly. It was really cold in October, snowed shortly after arrival. Our site was huge, had 2 fire pits and a picnic table. Not too far from the bathroom. We stayed at site 10 but 11 had the best views in my opinion. Observation point trail is here plus more!

  • Matthew K.
    Dec. 6, 2020

    Snow Canyon State Park Campground

    Not what we had hoped

    We reserved several nights here, based on the expectation of cell reception and electric. I'm working remotely, so these are must haves. When we got there, we found that there was zero service on either of our carriers, and no WiFi available.

    Only the RV sites have power, and the RV sites were pathetically small. They were basically parking spots with tiny shared picnic tables between them. It looked more like a Walmart parking lot than a campsite. Very disappointing.

    If you're able to go without power and internet, the tent sites were fairly nice. But if you need either, look elsewhere.

  • T
    Nov. 26, 2021

    Zion Canyon Campground

    Beautiful and convenient

    Lovely spot with a river running along one side, but only people with river spots have access to it! Conveniently within the nice town of Springdale and very close to park entrance. The spots are narrow and not private, very close to neighbors. Campfires are allowed which is both a pro and con because the canyon tends to trap all the smoke and it gets difficult to breathe with so many fires. Many restaurants are within walking distance. It’s a great spot if you will be spending most of your time away from camp in the park or in town.


Guide to Washington

The Washington area of southern Utah sits at approximately 3,000 feet elevation, with temperatures typically 10-15 degrees cooler than nearby St. George. Unlike the Zion corridor's busier glamping options, Washington's surrounding campgrounds often provide more spacious sites with mature shade trees. Several campgrounds in the region offer designated tent areas with grass - a welcome feature during hot summer months when temperatures frequently exceed 100°F.

What to do

Hike Water Canyon: About an hour from Zion Glamping Adventures, this less-crowded alternative to Zion's popular trails offers stunning scenery with fewer people. "The stars at night at this place were simply unspeakably amazing. That alone made it worth the drive," notes a visitor who appreciated the remote location.

Explore Red Cliffs Recreation Area: Located just 10 minutes from Leeds, this area offers beautiful trails and dinosaur tracks. A visitor at Leeds RV Park & Motel mentioned, "There's more than Zion within 10 min of this campground. Red Cliffs Rec area has beautiful trails and dinosaur tracks."

Cool off at Quail Creek State Park: During summer months when temperatures regularly exceed 100°F, this reservoir provides relief. "We preferred the pace of Virgin over Sugardale, and it was only 20min away," commented a camper staying at Zion River Resort, who enjoyed soaking tired feet in the Virgin River after hiking.

What campers like

Accessibility to multiple parks: The Washington area serves as a central hub for exploring several parks. A visitor at WillowWind RV Park noted its "location in reference to Zion, Bryce, and Cedar Breaks" as a major advantage, adding that there are "at least 3 state parks within a 20 mile radius."

Seasonal temperature variations: Many campgrounds offer cooler conditions than surrounding areas. One camper at Snow Canyon State Park Campground mentioned, "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."

Nighttime star viewing: The region's low light pollution makes for exceptional stargazing. A visitor at Zion Glamping Adventures described the night view as "AMAZING. There's barely any light pollution here so it was a stargazers dream."

What you should know

Site selection matters: Many campgrounds have significant differences between site types. At Zion Canyon Campground, a visitor advised, "Sites 1-14 are basically parking spots. You are really close to your neighbors and have very little privacy. But there are some tent sites with power that are more spread out."

River conditions vary: The Virgin River sometimes develops algae issues. One camper noted, "On our recent trip (late Feb 2021) the river also had some kind of bad algae and you were warned to keep all pets, etc. out of the water."

Cell service challenges: Many campgrounds have limited connectivity. A camper at WillowWind RV reported, "We needed stable, steady Internet for a month. While we regularly travel with two hotspots for Internet coverage, we barely needed to use them."

Tips for camping with families

Sand play areas: Some campgrounds include natural features perfect for kids. A visitor to Snow Canyon mentioned, "My kids had a blast in the sand dune area," making it an ideal destination for families with young children looking for natural playground options.

On-site activities: Several resorts offer family-friendly amenities beyond camping. A visitor to Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort shared, "Lots of fun for kids. Horseback riding, putt putt golf, pad boards, cabins, tents and RV sites," while another added, "The recreation room is fantastic for antsy teens!"

Consider weather timing: Spring break can be surprisingly cold. A camper noted, "We woke up the next morning to a light dusting of snow, but were not cold during the night," suggesting proper preparation for temperature swings even during warmer seasons.

Tips from RVers

Check site dimensions carefully: Many RV sites have limited space. At Zion River Resort, a camper observed, "The cons you may want to be aware of: Wifi struggles to keep up, especially with everyone working/learning remotely. And the sites are VERY close together."

Look for shade options: The heat makes tree cover valuable. A visitor at Kolob Gate Gardens enjoyed "listening to the creek from our tent at night," while another camper at WillowWind appreciated that "despite basically being in a desert, the park had lush grass in every spot and a dense tree cover."

Water conservation awareness: The region's desert environment means water can be precious. One camper advised bringing "organic chemical free soaps because if you plan on taking a shower, the water comes and goes from the creek," highlighting the sometimes primitive water systems at smaller glamping operations near Washington, Utah.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Washington, UT is Snow Canyon State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 40 reviews.

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