This is the Southwest done right: morning hikes before the crowds, golden-hour overlooks every evening, and the kind of dark-sky stargazing you only get when someone else has already figured out where to park. We pace the drive between parks so you arrive rested, with reservations already locked at the best campgrounds in each park.
Highlights
What you'll see
- 5 national parks in 10 days
- Pre-booked in-park campsites
- Ranger-led tours at 3 parks
- Stargazing nights in Bryce and Capitol Reef
Day by day
Daily itinerary
01Las Vegas to Zion
165 mi
Activities
- RV pickup
- Drive to Springdale
Dining
- Oscar's Cafe in Springdale
To see
- Watchman trail at sunset
02Zion National Park
AI pick
Activities
- Angels Landing or Observation Point
- Emerald Pools loop
Dining
- King's Landing Bistro
To see
- Riverside Walk at golden hour
03Zion to Bryce Canyon
AI pick75 mi
Activities
- Scenic Highway 12
- Red Canyon stop
Dining
- Stone Hearth Grille
To see
- Sunset Point at sunset
04Bryce Canyon Day
AI pick
Activities
- Navajo Loop and Queens Garden
- Bryce Point sunrise
Dining
- Bryce Canyon Lodge dining room
To see
- Ranger-led astronomy night
05Bryce to Capitol Reef
115 mi
Activities
- Scenic byway through Grand Staircase
- Petroglyph stop
Dining
- Hell's Backbone Grill in Boulder
To see
- Stargazing at Fruita campground
06Capitol Reef to Moab
AI pick145 mi
Activities
- Scenic Drive in Capitol Reef
- Drive to Moab
Dining
- Desert Bistro in Moab
To see
- Sunset at Dead Horse Point
07Arches National Park
Activities
- Delicate Arch hike
- Windows section loop
Dining
- Antica Forma
To see
- Balanced Rock at golden hour
08Moab to Grand Canyon North Rim
AI pick290 mi
Activities
- Long scenic drive day
- Vermilion Cliffs stop
Dining
- Grand Canyon Lodge dining room
To see
- Bright Angel Point at sunset
09Grand Canyon Day
Activities
- Cape Royal scenic drive
- Walhalla Overlook
Dining
- Deli in the Pines lunch
To see
- Ranger geology talk
10Return to Las Vegas
270 mi
Activities
- Drive back via Kanab
- RV return
Dining
- Final lunch in Kanab
To see
- Reflection stop at Lake Mead
Survey
Route map
Interactive survey coming soon. Daily mileage and waypoints are listed in the itinerary above.
Field notes
Traveler reviews
"Best trip we've taken in 20 years of RVing. The pacing was perfect."
"Loved that every dinner pick was on point. No flops."