looking for land between Bryce and Zion

[Nick Christner]

Hello, I am interested in speaking with someone who has knowledge of the area between Zion and Bryce Canyon parks (around the Glendale area) for a possible land purchase that would allow me to set up a glamping business/short term rentals. If anyone is familiar with the area please let me know and I would be very interested in having a conversation about possibilities.

[Robert Ellis]

Quote from @Nick Christner:

Hello, I am interested in speaking with someone who has knowledge of the area between Zion and Bryce Canyon parks (around the Glendale area) for a possible land purchase that would allow me to set up a glamping business/short term rentals. If anyone is familiar with the area please let me know and I would be very interested in having a conversation about possibilities.

If I were evaluating land between Zion and Bryce for a glamping project, I'd prioritize entitlements over acreage.

A lot of buyers start with acreage, views, and purchase price, but the projects that get stuck are usually held up by water, septic, access, and county regulations. Ten acres that already supports your intended use is often worth more than forty acres that requires multiple approvals before you can put the first structure on site.

The reason I say that is because development costs can quickly exceed the land cost. Water rights, well drilling, road improvements, power extensions, fire requirements, septic approvals, and permitting timelines can completely change the economics of a project. What looks like a $300,000 land purchase can become a much larger capital commitment before the first guest arrives.

I think the bigger question isn't whether you can find land that meets your budget. It's whether you can find land that preserves optionality. The most successful hospitality investors I know evaluate every parcel by asking how many viable exit strategies exist if the original business plan changes. A property that can support glamping, traditional STRs, a residence, or future development is usually less risky than one that only works under a single operating model.

If tourism demand softened or permitting requirements tightened over the next five years, what alternative use would make you comfortable continuing to own the property?