Utah: private camp adventure
Exclusive insight into this adventurer’s playground
Having pioneered the most ambitious luxury camp experiences throughout Utah, we know best how to create exclusive escapes amongst this state’s geographic drama.
Think front-row views of this year’s solar eclipse from a 3D-printed observatory, heli lunches atop Tower Butte itself and bespoke tented setups among Hunts Mesa’s otherworldly topography.
And, after getting your adrenaline fix heli-canyoneering, rafting on the Colorado River and with jet-ski races on Lake Powell, we’ll create a boutique bolthole just for you. In among stays in world-leading lodges, enjoy nights under the stars with luxury tents and theatrically lit parties.
All media taken on Cookson Adventures trips

[Cookson Adventures’] Utah stag do ended with a mini Burning Man-style festival in the desert. It was taking paintballing to the next level
A region iconic for its red-rock formations and deep, plunging canyons, America’s desert state is the perfect canvas for a bespoke, off-the-grid adventure. And, this year, Utah’s carved-out rocks and sun-soaked gorges are the perfect backdrop to the ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse. It’s an experience we’ll elevate in true Cookson fashion, perhaps toasting it with sommelier-selected vintages or in the company of top astronomers.
In Utah, the Mars-like landscapes are best explored by air. Bringing in a helicopter means special access to remote pockets that few have the chance to see. That could be discovering stratified slot canyons far away from the crowds of the Narrows or scaling the mile-high monolith of Tower Butte to enjoy a unique lunch, surrounded by nothing but sweeping desert views.
Footage taken on a past Cookson trip to Utah
Of course, high-octane activities also really shine here. Take on narrow canyons by bike, sweep out across desert dunes on ATVs and scale epic via ferrata climbs set some 400 foot in the air. Then, try out a full spread of watersports on the sprawling oasis of man-made Lake Powell.
While off-grid, there’s no need to compromise on indulgence. We’ll elevate your experience with your very own tented camp that’s created just for you, from personalised private-chef dining to dedicated wellness facilities. It’s all set to exclusive views of Monument Valley’s monoliths or water-side vistas around Lake Powell. And, you’ve the option of combining it with a world-class desert lodge, complete with the likes of private-pool pavilions.

Soak in the uninterrupted night skies at your bespoke desert camp

Cookson Adventures' private camp setup on Lake Powell

Exploring Lake Powell's hidden waterways by speedboat

Heli take-off after landing to bespoke lunch setup

Tackle Utah's unique formations on foot

Fly by plane or heli to reach otherwise off-grid canyon landscapes

Mountain bikes exploring Utah's desert remotes

Bring in a houseboat, with helipad, to elevate a private lake-side camp

Abseiling down sheer canyon rock faces

Private camp set up to an epic canyon-studded backdrop

Water toy fun on Lake Powell

Isolated mountain bike routes taken to the next level

Don harnesses and take on vertical rock faces by rope

Historic handprint petroglyph on desert rock

Exploring Lake Powell by kayak

Create special after-dark setups with bespoke light shows

See Utah's spectacular landscapes from the air

Desert driving on ATVs

Head truly off-grid in our bespoke desert camp

Rappel down the narrowest of hidden gorges

Admire seriously epic bike ride views