🏕️ The Most Unique Stays on a South West USA Road Trip 🛣️
If you're road-tripping through the American Southwest, forget chain hotels and basic motels—this region is packed with epic, one-of-a-kind places to stay. Whether it’s glamping under the stars, sleeping in a yurt on the cliffs of Big Sur, or spending the night deep underground in a cavern, these accommodations turn your road trip into an unforgettable adventure. Here are the most unique places to sleep, dream, and wake up in the South West USA.
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🚏 Table of Contents
- 🏜️ Under Canvas
- 🛖 Shash Dine’ Eco-Retreat, A Glamping Hotel
- 🏕️ Capitol Reef Resort
- 🌊 Treebones Resort Big Sur
- 🌌 Grand Canyon Caverns
🏜️ Under Canvas
📌 Moab, Zion, and Grand Canyon
Set against red rock landscapes and just minutes from Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Under Canvas Moab, blends rustic charm with upscale comfort. Think canvas tents, cozy beds, and firepits under the stars, all without sacrificing amenities. It’s perfect for outdoor lovers who want to immerse in nature without roughing it.
You can find Under Canvas in Zion and the Grand Canyon too.
Shash Dine' Eco-Retreat, A Glamping Hotel
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This sacred and serene stay on Navajo land offers a cultural and eco-conscious experience. With traditional hogans, bell tents, and even sheepherder wagons, Shash Dine’ provides a meaningful way to disconnect and experience the land through a Native lens. Ideal for conscious travelers craving peace, authenticity, and stunning desert skies.
🏕️ Capitol Reef Resort
📌 Torrey
Nestled near Capitol Reef National Park, this resort offers options from luxurious cabins to wagons and teepees, bringing the Wild West to life in a modern, comfy way. With red rock views and on-site adventures like llama trekking, it’s a perfect blend of quirky and cozy.
🌊 Treebones Resort Big Sur
📌 Big Sur
Perched on the dramatic cliffs of Big Sur, Treebones is all about off-grid luxury and natural beauty. Stay in a yurt with an ocean view, dine on gourmet organic food, and even try out a “human nest.” This is the ultimate spot for nature lovers, couples, and creatives seeking peace and Pacific views.
🌌 Grand Canyon Caverns
📌 Peach Springs
Ever wanted to sleep 200 feet below ground? At Grand Canyon Caverns, you can. This retro roadside attraction offers one of the world’s deepest hotel rooms—right inside a dry cavern. It’s dark, quiet, and entirely unique, making it a one-of-a-kind stay for thrill-seekers and bucket-list chasers.
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