This Sci-Fi Desert Stay Near Zion Looks Like Another Planet

This may be one of the most unusual places to stay in Utah! OutpostX is a sci-fi desert retreat that blends a Viking encampment, Moroccan-inspired interiors, and a remote landscape that looks like another planet. Rates start at $196 per night for up to four guests, with some of the best prices in August, September, and October.

The air-conditioned tent has one bedroom, two beds, and a private bathroom, but the real reason to book is everything outside. Guests can soak in the hot tub, warm up in the sauna, gather around the fire pits, cruise across the desert in the property’s sand speeders, and stay out late for some seriously impressive stargazing.

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What Else Makes This Stay Special?

What really sets this stay apart is how much there is to do once you arrive. Guests can explore the desert in the property’s sand speeders, try the pottery wheel, relax in the hot tub or sauna, and gather around the fire pits after dark. With lantern-lit interiors, wide-open views, and almost no light pollution, the entire place feels designed to make an ordinary overnight stay feel like a full desert adventure.

The lowest rates we found are available on select dates in August, September, and October. We found stays from $196 total for four guests, which works out to just $49 per person before taxes and fees.

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Why We’d Book It

• It feels completely different: The sci-fi setting, desert landscape, and lantern-lit interiors make this much more than a standard glamping stay.

• The nighttime atmosphere: Fire pits, hot-tub soaking, and stargazing turn the evening into part of the experience.

• It works for a group: With space for four guests, the lowest rate comes to around $49 per person before taxes and fees.

• There’s plenty to do: Guests can use the sauna, pottery wheel, desert cruisers, and outdoor gathering spaces.

• It fits a Utah road trip: The stay can be paired with Zion, southern Utah, or a larger national parks itinerary.

What to Know

• The property as around 20 minutes from Zion National Park

• The listing states that the accommodation is not suitable for children or infants.

• The desert gets hot: Summer daytime temperatures can be intense, although the tent is air-conditioned.

• Amenities may be shared: Confirm which outdoor facilities are private and which are shared with other guests.

• Rates can change: The advertised price is based on four guests sharing on select dates and may not include taxes or Airbnb service fees.

Additional Information

*All of our deals are available at the time of publishing, but prices are subject to fluctuate and change at any time.

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