ResortCougar Ridge Resort
From $455/night. Luxury ranch near Capitol Reef.

From $208 nightly, Escalante Yurts brings affordable luxury to Bryce Canyon Country. Five yurts: two 900 sq ft units sleep up to 7, and a 450 sq ft unit sleeps 4, each with private baths and kitchen basics. Breakfast arrives in your yurt each morning; starry desert skies seal the deal. Open year-round—book six months out for peak season.
Kick off with in-yurt breakfast; drive 87 minutes to Capitol Reef NP entrance; leave by 6:45 AM to beat crowds.
✅ BOOK IF: You crave a distinctive glamping experience with space for the family. ❌ SKIP IF: You want a cookie-cutter hotel or pet-friendly stay.
Desert mountain views, Scenic views, Mountain views
Yurt-based glamping
5-star guest rating (441 reviews)
Great for families; yurts may be close together and walls can be thin; quiet time 10:00 PM–8:00 AM
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Look, it's not a traditional hotel. Five yurts with private patios and breakfast delivered to your door. Peaceful nights, but walls are thin and some yurts sit close together—bring earplugs if you’re picky. The price reflects the experience, plus a 3% card fee.
Pet owners (pets not allowed) and travelers seeking a conventional hotel vibe; need absolute silence with soundproof walls
• Book 6 months ahead for peak season • Breakfast is delivered to your yurt • Ash yurt is ADA-accessible; request if needed • No pets; 3% card fee • Quiet time 10 PM–8 AM
Unique luxury glamping near national parks with in-yurt breakfast and star gazing; some neighbor noise due to shared walls; price premium noted with card fee and policies.
No pool on site.
No traditional on-site restaurant; breakfast is delivered to the yurt each morning.
Cancellations must be made 2 weeks or more before arrival for a full refund. For major holidays, 28 days’ notice is required for a full refund. Deposits are forfeited for cancellations within 2 weeks of the stay. For multiple yurts, the policy extends (2 weeks per yurt, 4 weeks for two yurts, etc.).
Not allowed, only service animals welcome.
Free self-parking.
To Park Center
About 98.2 miles (158 km) to Capitol Reef NP entrance
To Nearest Town
1.5 miles north of Escalante
No on-site park shuttle; Escalante to Boulder Airstrip shuttle with onward travel to Capitol Reef NP
Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument is a 2-minute walk away
Based on 441 Google reviews
Based on 441 guest reviews
" Unique luxury glamping near national parks with in-yurt breakfast and star gazing; some neighbor noise due to shared walls; price premium noted with card fee and policies."
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No, but breakfast is delivered to your yurt each morning.
Five yurts: two 900 sq ft units with two queens and a loft with three twins; one 450 sq ft unit with a king bed and sofa sleeper.
Check-in is 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM; 18+ age; express check-in/out available.
Free Wi-Fi in yurts.
Cancellations must be made 2 weeks or more before arrival for a full refund. For major holidays, 28 days’ notice is required for a full refund. Deposits are forfeited for cancellations within 2 weeks of the stay. For multiple yurts, the policy extends (2 weeks per yurt, 4 weeks for two yurts, etc.).
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