A Family Campervan Adventure Through Utah

Guest Author: Stephanie Swagger

Why not try a different sort of vacation? How about loading up your loved ones up in a camper van for a week? It’ll be great I promise! It’s the perfect family-friendly trip that ensures a memorable vacation with endless possibility for adventure.

Imagine late-night campfire chats, sleeping under the stars in the wilderness, waking up to the sun breaking over the horizon, and spending the day exploring, checking out local coffee shops and playgrounds. While you’re out adventuring, you have everything you need right there with you in the van. Snacks? Yup, right alongside the mini fridge. Jacket? Absolutely, hanging on the hook. Your little one needs a mid-day nap? Super easy when the beds are tagging along for all the stops. Our new friend, Wandervans, has two queen-size bunks and a sling for an extra bed, a must have for our family. No one wants tired kiddos while traveling.

Van life offers more spontaneity to families. We had big ambitions of making it across the state of Utah on this trip, but on the fly we opted to hike more and drive less. So we changed plans and stayed in one region without paying any cancelation fees or frantically booking new lodging. Another perk is that it’s cost effective. Instead of needing to book both lodging and a rental car for your trip, you can simply book a camper van with Wandervans.

Buckle up and get ready to explore. Van life provides the perfect backdrop for more time spent together outside. I highly recommend dispersed camping on BLM land in Utah. The van was perfectly set up for off-grid camping, even if you’re not an RV guru. And the camping spots were gorgeous. Whether you’re opening the door for the first time in the morning, or you're out hiking the trails, you’re always surrounded by stunning scenery.