An Amazing Glamping Experience Awaits at Utah’s Ofland Escalante

The author traveled as an invited guest of Ofland Escalante. All opinions are the author’s own, and the property had no input in this review.

While I have no interest in camping, I have wanted to try glamping — and I am not the only one. It’s a trend in travel, and we’ve even seen many of the big players — Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott — get in on the game.

Glamping is a good middle ground between camping and a comfortable (even luxury) hotel. Often near national parks, where it can be hard to find a full-service hotel, glamping sites are good options for people like me, who enjoy a bit of hiking and being in nature but want to come back to a comfortable bed, solid walls, and a private bathroom.

I stayed 3 nights at Ofland Escalante in southern Utah in April 2025. This property offers glamping experiences — think cabins and vintage campers — as well as traditional camping sites for those who would prefer roughing it. As a base camp for hikers, it offers a comfortable place to rest and rejuvenate after long days spent outdoors.

Let’s dive into my review of Ofland Escalante. I’ll also share fantastic options for glamping on points!

Booking Ofland Escalante

Ofland Escalante isn’t part of a big-name chain or booking platform, so your best bet is to book directly or through an online travel agency like Hotels.com, Booking.com, or Agoda. Prices start around $299 to $369 per night.

If you want to use points and miles to pay, the easiest way would be to charge your stay to a Capital One card like the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card or the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. Then you can offset the cost of those eligible travel charges using Capital One miles within 90 days at a rate of 1 cent per point.

Location of Ofland Escalante

Ofland Escalante is in southern Utah within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. It’s less than an hour from Bryce Canyon National Park and about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Capitol Reef National Park.

It’s a prime spot for hiking, especially in the slot canyons. We did a guided hike through Peekaboo, Spooky, and Dry Fork Slot canyons with ROAM Outdoor Adventure Co, and it was thrilling. This isn’t a hike to do on your own, so I would recommend hiring a guide. It was a bit more intense than I expected, but our guides did a great job ensuring our whole group safely completed the entire hike.

We also hiked in Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, just a few minutes from Ofland. This one had a bit of incline, but it was shorter and less intense than the slot canyon hike.

How To Get to Ofland Escalante

Ofland Escalante is about halfway between Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). It takes about 5 hours to get to the property from either airport, so you need to rent a car.

Checking In

As soon as we arrived, we headed to the front desk to check in, which was quick and easy. We were given a key and some information about the hotel, including a map and information about nearby hikes. Next, we hopped back in our car and drove over to our deluxe cabin.

Deluxe Cabins

I stayed in a Deluxe Cabin at Ofland Escalante — the only type of room at the property that has a private bathroom.

My room was spacious and comfortable with lots of windows.

We had a small kitchenette with a sink, minifridge, and shelves with dishware and glasses.

Bathroom

Our private bathroom had double sinks and a toilet.

The shower was outside. Thanks to the tankless water heater, there was plenty of hot water, and there was even a heater if the weather was a bit chilly. (Although the heater wasn’t enough when the temperature dropped, so the shower would be hard to use during the colder months.)

Other Types of Accommodations at Ofland Escalante

Tiny Cabins

If you prefer something with a little less glamping than having a private bathroom, there are tiny cabins. These small spaces can sleep 2 people and have heating and air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a minifridge, and a microwave. Guests have access to the shared bathhouse, which features heated outdoor showers.

Hot Tip:

There’s an ADA-compliant accessible cabin that includes a private bathroom at Ofland Escalante.

Vintage Airstreams

The vintage Airstreams featured heating and air conditioning, a sink, minifridge, microwave, Wi-Fi, and access to the shared bathhouses.

Campsites

There are a few campsites at Ofland Escalante that can accommodate cars, tents, vans, and pop-up trailers or campers that are under 13 feet. Each site includes a picnic table, charcoal grill, fire pit, filtered water hookup, and multiple power options for electrical outlets (15, 30, and 50 amps).

Amenities

At the center of the property was the open-air lodge, which acted as a gathering place for guests throughout the day. Complete with heaters and fire pits, it was a cozy spot to swap hiking tales any time of year.

One of the coolest amenities at Ofland Escalante was the drive-in movie theater, complete with vintage cars to use as seats. Shows start every night at 8 p.m.

My favorite movie, “Top Gun,” was playing on our last night, but I didn’t get there early enough to get a vintage car (and it was a bit chilly, so I didn’t want to sit outside).

The property’s shared bathhouses include Lather bath products, hair dryers, and flat irons, plus heated outdoor showers. Laundry facilities are available 24/7.

There’s a swimming pool that’s open seasonally and an oversized hot tub that’s open year-round.

Food and Beverages

There was a food truck on the property that served breakfast daily and dinner every night except Tuesday.

Complimentary coffee and tea were in the lodge each morning.

If you wanted to cook for yourself, DIY meal kits were available. They included a choice of protein, 2 sides, bread, and s’mores.

You could buy grab-and-go meals, snacks, and drinks (including beer, wine, and spirits) in the general store.

Hot Tip:

When you’re at Ofland Escalante, be sure to stop in Boulder, Utah, to have dinner at Hell’s Backbone Grill & Farm, a James Beard-nominated restaurant. The food was so fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I absolutely loved this place!

Service

While we didn’t have too many interactions with the staff, those we did have were excellent. The person who checked us in gave us lots of helpful info about the property and nearby hiking spots, and the staff members working at the food truck were always friendly.

How To Glamp in Utah (and Beyond) on Points

If you’re interested in glamping, you’ll be thrilled to know that many big-name hotel brands are getting in on the action.

Under Canvas (World of Hyatt)

Under Canvas is a group of 14 safari-inspired glamping destinations across the U.S. These properties are just outside of major national parks and monuments, so you can immerse yourself in nature during the day and enjoy comfort and amazing views at night (Under Canvas resorts are DarkSky-certified).

World of Hyatt members can earn or redeem points at Under Canvas locations.

AutoCamp (Hilton Honors)

Hilton has partnered with AutoCamp so travelers can explore the outdoors without sacrificing comfort, all while earning or redeeming Hilton Honors points. These pet-friendly properties feature vintage Airstream trailers with amenities like kitchenettes and private bathrooms.

At the time of writing, there are 7 Autocamp locations open, with 2 more in the works (the Asheville, North Carolina, site opens on September 1, 2025).

Postcard Cabins (Marriott Bonvoy)

Postcard Cabins is Marriott Bonvoy’s answer to the glamping trend. The brand is known for offering small cabins in picturesque destinations near major cities. Marriott acquired Postcard Cabins in 2024 and expects to integrate it into the Marriott Bonvoy program sometime in 2025.

Trailborn (Marriott Bonvoy)

Marriott also has a long-term partnership with Trailborn. Trailborn hotels are glamping-adjacent — they are true boutique hotels in destinations where it can be typically hard to find full-service luxury hotels (like at the Grand Canyon).

Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and redeem points with Trailborn.

Final Thoughts

Glamping is a big trend in travel these days, and there are lots of cool options, even some you can book with points and miles. I spent 3 nights at Ofland Escalante in Utah. This property offers traditional campsites, vintage Airstreams, tiny cabins, and deluxe cabins with private bathrooms. It was a perfect spot to explore the area, including Utah’s slot canyons and Bryce Canyon National Park.