disconnect from the noise....
reconnect to what matters most.
Experience a dark sky nature resort perfect for :
Romantic
Celebrations
Rediscover each other in a place where the pace finally slows. Phones quiet. Schedules gone. Just the two of you under a blanket of a million stars.
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Family Adventure
Unique nature suites, kayaking, trails, telescopes, dark skies and 160 acres to explore, Backland is an adventure your family will never forget
Grand Canyon Getaways
Stay somewhere as unforgettable as the canyon. Backland is the perfect homebase for visiting the Grand Canyon, Sedona and so many other local attractions.
"And into the forest I go to find my soul"
-John Muir
You will find Backland on 160 acres of private land, surrounded by 300,000 acres of pristine national forest. And at 7000' elevation you can skip the Arizona summer heat. This rare seclusion means no light pollution, no highway noise. Just dark skies and pure nature.
Ideally located in the heart of Arizona's best adventures
Grand Canyon | 1h 10m |
Sedona | 1h 20m |
Flagstaff | 45m |
Williams | 20m |
Page | 2h 45m |
Phoenix | 3h |
Las Vegas | 3h 40m |
Los Angeles | 6h 30m |
San Diego | 7h 30m |
With hundreds of 5-star guest reviews, raving press and 4.8 stars on Google we are the highest rated nature resort in Arizona
Onsite Activities
Stargaze with telescopes
Kayak
Nightly Fire with Smores
Bird Watching
Disc Golf
Walking Trails
Sand Beach
Volleyball
Lawn Games
Board Games
Local Attractions
Grand Canyon
Sedona
Williams
Sycamore Canyon and Seasonal Falls
Sycamore Point
Guided Air and Land Tours
and more...
Book Your Most Memorable Event
Weddings
Corporate
Wellness
Yoga
Adventure Groups
"That night, back at Backland, a meteor shower painted the sky with fleeting streaks of light. Stars would be framed perfectly by the skylight, like a photograph, then be gone 20 minutes later. Something about the simplicity of that, coupled with the canyon’s display of deep time, reminded me how small and temporary my own existence was, and therefore how precious."
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ROSECRANS BALDWIN -TRAVEL AND LEISURE MAGAZINE