Calf Creek Recreation Area Campground
Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
Beside a year-round creek, this campground is surrounded by red-rock canyons (hot in summer) and has 13 incredibly popular, nonreservable sites. Drinking…
Must-see hotels in The Southwest
Phoenix
An art-driven hotel that exudes urban cool and a certain amount of cheekiness (you may want to avert your eyes from the Burt Reynolds nude upon entering),…
Park City
Finished in 2011, the upscale lodge rooms are all meant to have a residential feel. Indeed, suites have full kitchens and a personal grocery shopping…
New Mexico
The welcoming scent of cinnamon rolls – served in the morning – drifts across the lobby at this friendly and unexpectedly smart little motel on the…
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Tucked snugly between red sandstone walls, with a shot of the Mittens from the mouth of the canyon, this is a scenic full-service campground that includes…
New Mexico
Raton Pass Motor Inn, we dig your mid-century cool. Revamped in 2016 under new ownership, this classic motor court gives sleepy Raton a kick in the pants…
Las Vegas
The SLS replaced the Sahara in 2011, and now the Sahara is replacing the SLS (the $100 million renovation is due to finish in 2020). In the meantime, you…
Santa Fe Region
This welcoming outpost of the national chain is nothing special, but it is well-maintained and includes a hot breakfast. The hotel is less than a half…
Kaibab National Forest
Railside RV Ranch is a few blocks' walk to the restaurants and shops of downtown Williams, with 96 RV hookups. It's a pleasant and friendly spot, with…
New Mexico
You'll get the lowdown on the best hot springs in town from the friendly folks at this revamped motor court. Rooms are simple but still pop with modern…
Navajo Reservation
Near the visitor center, this Navajo-run campground has 93 primitive sites on a first-come, first-served basis. Water is available from April to October,…
Phoenix
This small, Spanish ranch–style place right near busy Central Ave has six individually appointed suites, many with French doors onto a deck overlooking…
Southwestern Utah
Though the home dates only to 1998, this farmhouse-style inn serves a slice of traditional Utah with rooms featuring hand-crafted pine bed frames and…
Moab
With pull-out sofa beds, full kitchens, private gardens and TVs with Netflix, these cute one-bedroom park model homes make a nice fit for families. Some…
Santa Fe Region
Set among the pines near the monument entrance, the park campground holds about 100 campsites, drinking water, toilets, picnic tables and fire grates, but…
Southern Arizona
The 208 sites here are set back a bit from the highway, 1.5 miles south of the Kris Eggle Visitor Center. There are toilets, three solar-heated showers…
Tucson
Camp among the saguaros at this Pima County campground, 13 miles west of downtown. It has 130 first-come, first-served sites along with water and…
Las Vegas
Recent updates have stolen some of this legendary gangster-era casino's retro charm, and service levels fail to wow, but its down-to-earth, live-it-up…
Phoenix
An upbeat indie hotel with a finger-snapping, minimalist cool that manages to be both welcoming and hip. The standard rooms have 42in flat-screen TVs,…
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
Santa Fe Region
In addition to pleasant, if nothing-special, historic hotel rooms, the resort has added some plush, boldly colored suites with kiva fireplaces and private…
New Mexico
For anglers especially, this peaceful riverside lodge offers multiday guided fishing tours and half- and full-board options (perfect for those wanting to…
Santa Fe Region
Set on 6 acres, a mile or so north of Chimayó, this unpretentious and highly recommended B&B features nine beautiful rooms, all en-suite and furnished in…
Santa Fe Region
Riverside camping with 11 sites surrounded by brilliant colored cliffs, birds and the silence of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness. It's 1 mile south of…
Catalina State Park Campground
Tucson
Great views of Mt Lemmon and easy access to Catalina State Park's hiking trails. There are 120 sites, all with good facilities, including showers, RV…
Wasatch Mountains
A 1902 historic home built by a former Utah senator has been transformed into a hospitable family-run B&B with color-themed rooms and large suites. We…
Southeastern Utah
Seven miles from the Island in the Sky Visitor Center, the first-come, first-served, 12-site Willow Flat campground has vault toilets but no water or…
Reno
The Sands Regency has some of the largest standard digs in town, decked out in a cheerful tropical palette of upbeat color. Empress Tower rooms are best…
Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground
Arizona
Campers who want to be close to the water should opt for a covered waterside cabana; those looking for quieter, more scenic desert camping can drive…
Central New Mexico
This beautifully decorated lodge, nestled up in the woods with superb views, holds five antique-furnished B&B rooms, each with private bath. The lovely…
Sedona
Set just off the strip in a quiet spot, this is a great choice for a reasonably priced modern motel in Sedona. There's a free breakfast buffet, fitness…
Moab
With a kitschy Southwestern-style facade and cozy interiors (some rooms are paneled with knotty pine), this two-story motel is a strong bet. Service is…
Las Vegas
Breezy, recently renovated rooms are stylish and comfortable enough, although on-site dining and amenities are only so-so. Treasure Island offers good…
Navajo Reservation
This Navajo-owned property is the only hotel actually in Canyon de Chelly. The ranch-style buildings contain 70 comfortable rooms, with wood beams and…
Summerlin
This is a smart business-traveler option, well located near Downtown Summerlin, featuring all the comforts of home without the fuss. You could stay here a…
Southwestern Utah
Though it's marooned on a busy road with chain businesses, this remodeled brick motel features new furniture, white linens and a cool colonial style…
Arizona
Across from the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Visitor Center, the USFS-run Bonito Campground provides 44 sites with running water and restrooms…
Utah
The ponderosa pine forest location, at 7400ft elevation and with excellent clifftop views, makes Canyon Rim, in Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, a…
New Mexico
When it comes to budget digs, you can't beat this motel, with giant plate-glass doors and mesa views; look for the light plane outside. The 25 rooms are…
Kaibab National Forest
There are 50 single and four double sites at this wooded USFS campground 6 miles southeast of Williams in the Kaibab National Forest. Most sites can be…
Southeastern New Mexico
Rooms and cabins here range from simple good values to rustic-chic luxury. Bigger doesn't necessarily mean more expensive, so look at a few options. The…
