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If you’ve ever dreamed of vacationing on Tatooine—but without the risk of bounty hunters, sandstorms, or accidentally adopting a Chosen One—then OutpostX in Beryl, Utah might just be the experience you’ve been waiting for. This quirky, off-the-grid sci-fi themed experience is part immersive set, part glamping experiment, and entirely unlike anything else in the desert.
Just don’t expect a Disney-level theme park. At least, not yet.
A Desert Planet… Without the Star Wars Copyright
OutpostX leans heavily into that iconic desert-planet aesthetic—think sand, domes, and Star Wars-inspired vibes—but stops just short of saying “Star Wars” part out loud. You won’t find any official Star Wars branding here (for obvious legal reasons), but fans will immediately recognize the influences. The landscape, with its mud flats and sweeping mountain vistas, looks like something out of A New Hope.
The best part? You can dress the part. Costumes are available for rent, and yes, photo shoots are encouraged. It’s the perfect excuse to fulfill your sci-fi cosplay dreams in a setting that actually looks like another planet.
Accommodations
We spent our stay in a “Viking Tent” (which was strangely outfitted with Turkish decor). Of the options on the property (glass domes and Tatooine-inspired cabins) I wouldn’t recommend these. The space is small and not terribly comfortable or feature-rich. Because these don’t have a kitchenette, you can use the communal kitchen facilities complete with mini-fridges and stove tops. You can even purchase a meal package if you don’t want to bring your own groceries.
The domes on the other hand have incredible views and I can only imagine what the night sky must look like lying in bed. The layout of these is, again, a little tight but manageable, with overly complex heating and cooling since the domes act as a magnifying glass for the sun during the day.
If you’re going to bother staying the night at OutpostX, you might as well stay in the Tatooine-inspired “Caves“. These are fully decked out with kitchens or kitchenettes, a small living room, TVs, a full bathroom, mini-split air conditioning and a view of the desert and distant mountains. There’s even some nerdy strategy games on the shelves to help pass the time. They are the most expensive per night but you’re probably going to have the best experience in these.
Lastly they do give you the option to tent camp or park your RV for $50 a night. A great option if you just want to check the place out without spending what amounts to 3 or 4 star hotel prices.
The Vibe: More Indie Fan Film Than Theme Park
Let’s get one thing straight: this is not a polished experience. You won’t find animatronic droids serving drinks or temperature-controlled lounges with surround sound. The rooms and amenities? Still working out some HVAC quirks. The materials? A little patchwork in places. Some of the spaces feel more like placeholders than permanent fixtures.
The “work in progress” vibes I could deal with but one thing I wasn’t happy about was the heating. My visit was in early 2025 so there is a possibility they’ve come up with a better solution, but the showers and restrooms, “Viking Tents”, and Kann Lounge (a huge wooden structure complete with lounge sofas, musical instruments and even a gaming system) are heated via worksite propane heaters.
Now to be clear, these do have a safety shut off and are rated for use both indoors and outdoors. When staying in a viking tent however, the ventilation isn’t sufficient and you can smell fumes. What’s more, if someone turns one of these on a little too close to a blanket, mattress, couch, etc. there’s the possibility of fire. If I were to visit again, I will not be staying in a viking tent for that reason alone.
In short, it’s still a work in progress. Think Burning Man meets sci-fi cosplay retreat. There are temporary fixes in place, and it’s clear the creators are trying to build something ambitious on a relatively small budget.
Land Speeders
Surprisingly the most fun I had at the property. There was something about seeing a real-life “land speeder” (read: creatively retrofitted golf carts) that put a big smile on my face. As long as you get a fast one (ask management) they’re a blast to drive around the flat desert property. Most if not all are fitted with a battery gauge so you don’t get stuck a quarter mile from the docking station.
World Building
In an effort to make things more immersive, there are plaques around the property with character backstories and lore surrounding the planet you’re on. While it’s a nice touch, the images are clearly AI generated (which made me cringe) and there’s nothing physical to make the stories feel grounded in reality (for instance a “speeder” behind the Solar AE-Flux Invitational plaque).
Hopefully they’ll hire an artist and swap the signs out, add something more substantive, or just scrap them all together. I can see how this sort of world building would be a draw but it wasn’t a highlight for me.
Photo Shoots, Events, and… Weddings?
OutpostX isn’t just for weekend warriors looking for Instagram fodder. The entire place can be rented out for special events—weddings included. Want to get married surrounded by mountains, dressed like you’re from a galaxy far, far away? They’ve got you covered.
And for creators or photographers, this is a dream backdrop. Rent a costume, grab your lightsaber knockoff, and enjoy the weird, wonderful terrain. Or if you just want to take advantage of the amenities (hot tub, trampolines, game room, etc) you can get yourself a day pass.
It’s About the Experience, Not the Perfection
Despite the rough edges—literally and figuratively—OutpostX delivers on experience. The isolation adds to the immersion. You’re far from any city, surrounded by desert and open skies. The silence, the wind, the view—it all contributes to the sense that you’ve left Earth behind, if only for a night.
Whether you’re cruising around in a land speeder or lying in your dome watching the stars, there’s a charm here that can’t be faked by multimillion-dollar budgets.
Final Verdict: Worth it with the right expectations
Let’s be honest. If you’re expecting a sci-fi Disneyland in the Utah desert, you’re going to be disappointed. But if you’re down for an offbeat, one-of-a-kind experience with room to grow, OutpostX is absolutely worth the trip. If not, give it a few years for more structures and polish.
It’s weird. It’s ambitious. It’s clearly still under construction.
And it’s kind of awesome.
So if you’re the kind of traveler who loves the journey more than the polish—or if you’ve ever wanted to say “I got married in Tatooine” – or the off brand equivalent – OutpostX might just be your new favorite off-grid destination.