Lodging · UT, US
Under Canvas Lake Powell and Grand Staircase
Under Canvas Lake Powell and Grand Staircase is a DarkSky-certified tent camp on a canyon rim plateau near Big Water, Utah (2023). It operates seasonally, from mid-March to late October, about 14 miles from the main Lake Powell marina and roughly 22 minutes from Antelope Canyon. Stargazer tents have a viewing window above the bed, and star parties are offered.
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| Type | Lodging |
| State / Province | UT |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Big Water |
| Certified | 2023 |
| Coordinates | 37.0688, -112.3334 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/under-canvas-lake-powell-grand-staircase/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
0% illuminated. Rises 6:39 AM MST. Sets 4:54 PM MST. Times are local to the park.
Next new moon
November 9, 2026
The darkest, best-for-stargazing night in the current lunar cycle. See the full trip planner for the next 12 months of new-moon windows.
Upcoming meteor showers
- Leonids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, November 17, 2026
- Geminids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 13, 2026
- Ursids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 22, 2026
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