{"id":11807,"date":"2021-01-12T16:57:33","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T23:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midlifeglobetrotter.com\/?p=11807"},"modified":"2024-06-21T12:57:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T18:57:30","slug":"glamping-yellowstone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midlifeglobetrotter.com\/glamping-yellowstone\/","title":{"rendered":"Glamping at Under Canvas Yellowstone"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A dreamy stay at Under Canvas, a beautiful glamping resort in “Big Sky Country”<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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There may be affiliate links within this post which provide me with a commission, at no cost to you. This is a way to help me to provide valuable content. More information at: Privacy & Disclosure<\/a><\/span>.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Glamping in Yellowstone<\/span> had long been on my summer-travel wishlist and Under Canvas Yellowstone seemed the ideal choice for our summer vacation in the U.S. West.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

America\u2019s oldest national park is well known for its thermal springs, in particular Old Faithful. But I was enchanted by photos of rivers rushing through deep gorges, cascading waterfalls, and sprawling valleys filled with wildlife. It’s where the buffalo roam, literally. <\/span><\/p>

I knew of Under Canvas<\/span><\/a> and their upscale glamping resorts but was surprised to learn <\/span>they had 12 U.S. locations, primarily in the west, including some of my favorites \u2014 Zion National Park, Glacier National Park, and Grand Canyon. And\u00a0 two options near Yellowstone.\u00a0<\/p>

Camping in the great outdoors, but with all the civilized comforts, seemed like an ideal way to experience Yellowstone National Park.<\/span><\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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It would be our first trip to Yellowstone National Park,<\/span><\/a> so “glamping in Yellowstone” was an easy choice. All of their resorts look spectacular, but\u00a0Under Canvas West Yellowstone<\/span><\/a>\u00a0looked special.\u00a0The setting in an open meadow with mountains all around, waving grass and wildflowers. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Now Two Under Canvas Yellowstone Camps<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Since my visit, a second Under Canvas Yellowstone location has opened: North Yellowstone Paradise Valley<\/span><\/a>. It opened in summer 2023.\u00a0 I will be upating this article to include an overview of each resort and a comparison, to help you decide which is a better fit for your vacation and budget. This review covers Under Canvas\u00a0West Yellowstone<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>in detail.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Most of Yellowstone is in Wyoming but a part extends into Idaho and Montana. Under Canvas West Yellowstone is\u00a0<\/span>in Montana,\u00a0<\/span>10 minutes from the park\u2019s West Yellowstone entrance. The drive through the park was spectacular, as stunning as I had imagined. We stopped at West Thumb to see the thermal pools and then carried on to see Old Faithful. (A park hotline will tell you when the famous geyser will next erupt, so you can time your visit: 307-344-2751<\/b>.)<\/span><\/p>

It was late afternoon when we turned through the large ranch gate and into the camp; the sun shone on the mountain meadow, turning it a warm gold.\u00a0 <\/span>It is a large property with mountain views in several directions. We were greeted at the reception tent by friendly staff who gave us an orientation and directed us to our deluxe tent – #44.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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There are a number of tent styles to choose from at Under Canvas, with various price points. Since we were travelling as a family I agonized a bit about which accommodation to choose. I wanted to splurge on a tent with a private bath but budget was a consideration.<\/span><\/p>

The most affordable option, the safari tent, does not have an ensuite bath; tent guests use a shared “bathhouse” which looked very nice.\u00a0 Note that if you are considering Under Canvas North Yellowstone<\/span><\/a>, all tents have a private bath.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

I didn\u2019t think we\u2019d spend much time in the tent with so much to do, so decided\u00a0 that our boys, aged 17 and 20, could sleep on camping cots and we’d share a single deluxe tent with <\/span>ensuite bath and a king bed. The king bed was absolutely sumptuous. The camping cots were true cots, so my kids were really too big for them. They\u2019d be fine for younger kids.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In hindsight, I should have booked a deluxe tent with a second “satellite tent” which has twin beds. For an even bigger splurge, <\/span>there are tent suites which come with an additional lounge area with a queen size sofa bed. Or there are stargazer tents, similar to the deluxe but with a viewing window above the bed. Any of the tent types are available with a satellite tent for kids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Although the cots were basic and it was “cozy for the four of us”, I loved our tent; the setting and view were gorgeous and the ensuite bath was even nicer than I expected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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I also loved the attached wooden deck. We happily spent much time, reading and enjoying a glass of wine and the view.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tents are heated with wood burning or pellet stoves which staff will come and light for you in the evenings. We declined it both nights as we prefer it to be cool, but the temperature does drop significantly. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Breakfast is included in your stay and it was plentiful enough to keep everyone happy. It included yogurt, a piece of fruit, a granola bar, a pastry, juice and a hot breakfast burrito if you wished. I read after we visited that you can request coffee be brought to your tent in the morning. That would have been a huge treat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Lunch isn\u2019t served at the camp but that\u2019s the perfect reason to head into the town of West Yellowstone (more on that below). There are grocery stores nearby, however food isn\u2019t permitted in the tents. You can eat on the lobby patio, in the community tent or around the campfires.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dinner at Under Canvas Yellowstone was as delicious as one would expect from a glamping resort. It is served at Embers, a restaurant in the Bar N Ranch lodge located at an adjacent property. It is a lovely walk from the tents to dinner – it took us about 7 or 8 minutes – but some tents are quite a bit further from it. You can also drive through the property and park at Bar N Ranch. We had dinner there two nights and enjoyed the food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The dining room had a charming western vibe with pretty big-sky views. I\u2019ve included a photo of the menu below, to give you an idea of the prices and what\u2019s on offer.\u00a0 I will add that the food is known to be generally very mediocre within Yellowstone Park itself, and that includes its lodges. So I appreciated that we had the chance to enjoy very nice dinners.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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If the menu is similar when you visit, my cowboys can recommend the Montana Bison Burger (when in Rome) and the Vegetable Curry Bowl. and I loved the Pan-Roasted Trout. I thought the Ratatouille was a delish appetizer and the Brussel Sprouts with huckleberry-jalapeno were also a standout. Yes, they have a kids menu. This is Yellowstone, a stalwart of the American family\u2019s summer travel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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One of my favourite things about Under Canvas Yellowstone, in addition to the beautiful scenery and proximity to West Yellowstone was the pretty stream that winds through the property. Yes, the water is chilly but it\u2019s hot here in summer so it felt refreshing. The water was slow moving when we were there and there\u2019s a sandbar in the middle, so families with kids of all ages were having a great time. But there is a current, so be cautious with children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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