Glamping Near the Grand Canyon: Why Highland Is the Best Base Camp
There are plenty of ways to see the Grand Canyon, but if you want the experience to feel just as magical after dark as it does at sunrise, glamping is the way to go. At Highland Grand Canyon, we blend comfort, style, and wild beauty in a way that’s hard to find anywhere else.
If you're searching for glamping near the Grand Canyon, here’s why Highland should be your home base.
Safari Tents Just 15 Minutes from the South Rim
Let’s start with location. Highland is the closest private glamping retreat to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, just a 15-minute drive to the edge of the canyon.
Other glamping sites? They’re 30+ minutes away, down a busy highway. At Highland, you’re tucked into the forest with direct access. No stress, no traffic, and no extra-early wake-up calls just to catch sunrise.
Hotel Comfort, Campground Soul
Each of our Grand Canyon safari tents features:
A king-size memory foam bed with luxury linens
Heated mattress pads and down duvets
Soft lantern lighting, string lights, and stylish Southwest decor
A private raised deck and covered porch for your morning coffee
Clean, modern bathrooms just steps away
It’s the kind of place where you’ll still hear coyotes and see elk, but you’ll also sleep like a rock.
Everything You Need, Nothing You Don’t
We’ve designed Highland to be effortless, so all the good stuff is included:
A shaded outdoor kitchen with grill and prep space
Picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, and lawn games
A communal firepit for s’mores and stargazing
Dog-friendly tents, because dogs love fresh air too
And yes, free Wi-Fi, just in case you want to share those sunset pics
No hidden fees. No “upgrade” charges for basics. Just show up and relax.
Off-Grid, But Thoughtfully Connected
Highland is powered by solar and built to tread lightly on the land. We’re off-grid, but not off-the-grid in a survivalist way. You’ll still have:
Charging stations and power banks for phones and small devices
Wi-Fi so you can check weather, trails, or post your canyon pics
Flushing toilets and hot showers in a clean, shared bathroom space
Potable water for drinking and washing
A hot water kettle in every tent so you can make coffee or tea in your pajamas
You’ll be surrounded by forest, wildlife, and star-filled skies, but with enough modern comfort to make it feel like a true retreat, not a survival course.
More Than a Place to Sleep, A Place to Stay
Lots of places will give you a bed near the canyon. Highland gives you a full experience.
We’ve hosted:
Romantic getaways
Family reunions
Group retreats
Surprise proposals and elopements
Plenty of “we just needed to get away” weekends
People come for the Grand Canyon. They stay for how it feels to wake up here.
Ready to Glamp the Grand Canyon?
If you want the canyon in your day and the forest in your night, you’ve found the right spot.
Book your tent now or reach out—we’re happy to help you plan the kind of trip you’ll still be talking about next year.
