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Visiting Zion and Bryce while staying in a Conestoga wagon is unique, spiritual and down right exciting. WhisperingPines Glamping Resort allows you to do it with all the luxuries and conveniences of the 21st century. Along with staying in our comfortable wagons, our guests enjoy all the activities we provide such as a horse shoe pit, trampoline, many hammocks for reading and relaxing, 2 separate water features for the kids to play in, and a 4,000 sq ft grassy lawn to play soccer and volley ball.
Each wagon includes:
- 1 King Bed
- 1 Bunk Bed or 2 Bunk Beds
- Heated Beds
- Private Shower/ Bathroom
- Microwave
- Fridge
- AC/ Heat
- Coffee Maker
- Barbecue Grill
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
- Phone Charger outlet (USB)
*Whispering Pines is not in the actual town of Alton.
We are located directly on HWY 89 at mile marker 100. Google and Apple Maps put our entrance at a wooden gate a little to the north.
A beautiful way to get off the beaten track, enjoy a campfire with a cat on your lap, and climb into a soft pre-heated bed when you're done roughing it. Everything was exceptionally clean and well thought out. Although we couldn't partake of all the simple pleasures provided, it looks like a great place for families to gather and enjoy the outdoors (in comfort).
This has been one of the best experiences we have had east of Zion. Staying in a wagon was one of THE best experiences we have had. It is very family friendly, there are many things the kids can do (even the occasional grumbly teenager 🙂), from just tossing a football around, throwing a Frisbee to shooting some hoops. The wagons are cozy and spacious, our family of 6 fit just fine.
The hosts have thought of everything! From having your own space to grill and roast marshmallows to your very own bathroom to use. There is laundry on site for a small fee, as well as kitchen utensils that previous guest have left behind that you can use.
If you happen to go on a chilly night the mattress heating pads leave you feeling as if you are wrapped in a cozy blanket that was just taken out of the dryer.
But the ultimate treat are Harley, the resident golden doodle and Jack the cat that comes around for head scratchies.
Absolutely recommend, we will definitely go again for longer in the warmer season.
We selected Whispering Pines as a destination for our family reunion because it was the best value we could find for a large group. We loved the beautiful setting in the pine trees and had a great time there. The wagons are thoughtfully designed and create a fun experience all by themselves. They bathrooms are clean and convenient. We visited both Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park and it was great to be such a short distance to two spectacular parks. This was a great place to meet for a family reunion and we'd definitely consider visiting again in the future.
Whispering Pines is rustic, clean, and charming. We were only there one night, but our family of six really liked the wagon (bed heaters are great!) and appreciated the bathhouse, laundry, and trading post. We took advantage of the gas grill to make burgers and the fire pit for s'mores. The owners have thought through a lot of small details and we found everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again and I can see how a family reunion or big group would enjoy this spot, too.
This was our favorite place to stay out of everywhere that we visited on our trip to Southern Utah, Zion and Bryce Canyon. There were so many special touches and having your own private bathroom that you can lock your things up in was great. Our covered wagon had dual heated mattress pads so that we could each control the temperature of our bed. It was cool outside, but we were nice and toasty. We enjoyed having a fire and roasting marshmallows. We could have grilled if time had allowed. This was a great experience that I would highly recommend.
