The recreation area stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a vast panorama of human history.
Photo: NPS Photo / T Sigmon
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation.
- LocationPage, AZ
- Entrance $30 private vehicle
- HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
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Weather now69°F Sunny
- Alerts 3 active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Animals
- Archeology
- Birds
- Bridges
- Cliff Dwellings
- Climate Change
- Dams
- Endangered
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- Explorers and Expeditions
- Fish
- Fossils and Paleontology
- Homesteading
- Lakes
- Missions
- Night Sky
- Rare
- Religion and Spirituality
- Scenic Views
- Transportation
- Unique Species
- Westward Expansion
- Wilderness
Alerts (3)
Park ClosureLaunch Ramp Updates
Lake level changes will influence the functionality of all launch ramps. Find updated status of all launch ramps at the link.
CautionLees Ferry Campground Partial Closure The upper loop of the Lees Ferry Campground is closed for renovations. Large equipment will be paving at the Lees Ferry… Read more
The upper loop of the Lees Ferry Campground is closed for renovations. Large equipment will be paving at the Lees Ferry campground. Do not enter construction area.
CautionLake Powell Recreational Water Advisory Any time that you do recreational activities (swimming, water skiing, making sand castles, etc.) on the beaches or in th… Read more
Any time that you do recreational activities (swimming, water skiing, making sand castles, etc.) on the beaches or in the waters of Lake Powell you are strongly encouraged to follow basic hygiene practices. A number of conditions can cause potential water quality issues on Lake Powell, at Lees Ferry, and on Colorado River tributaries.
Things to Do
27 activities. Pick one to find other parks that offer it.
Camping
9 campgrounds listed on Recreation.gov. Check availability and current conditions before you go.
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Antelope Point RV Park
Not reservable on Recreation.gov Campground
While the Antelope Point RV park is not physically within the boundaries of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, it is operated by Antelope Point Marina. Make your…
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While the Antelope Point RV park is not physically within the boundaries of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, it is operated by Antelope Point Marina. Make your reservation with them at https://antelopepointlakepowell.com/explore-lake-powell/rv-park/. This is an RV site only. 104 full hook-up spaces, 15 pull-through spaces. Maximum Length - 70ft. 2 RV dump stations -
Beehives Primitive Campground
Not reservable on Recreation.gov Campground
No reservations. $14 per night. 21 designated sites. Across the highway from Wahweap South Entrance. Picnic table at each site. No hookups or dump stations. Pack it in…
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No reservations. $14 per night. 21 designated sites. Across the highway from Wahweap South Entrance. Picnic table at each site. No hookups or dump stations. Pack it in, pack it out. No campfires or glass containers. Three-night camping limit. -
Bullfrog RV & Campground
Not reservable on Recreation.gov Campground
This campground is located in the Bullfrog developed area and is operated by Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas. 78 sites, restroom, phones, dump station, potable water…
Reservation websiteDetails
This campground is located in the Bullfrog developed area and is operated by Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas. 78 sites, restroom, phones, dump station, potable water station, ½ mile to laundry, store, post office, launch ramp. No reservations. Fees apply. The concessioner also operates a separate RV park with 24 sites, full hook-ups, restrooms, showers, and 1/2 mile to laundry, store, post office, launch ramp. For reservations visit www.lakepowell.com or call 800-528-6154. Fees apply. -
Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry
Not reservable on Recreation.gov Campground
No reservations. Along the fifteen mile stretch of the Colorado River between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry, there are five primitive beaches set aside for camping…
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No reservations. Along the fifteen mile stretch of the Colorado River between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry, there are five primitive beaches set aside for camping, marked with signs, on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping is permitted in these areas only, as they are provided with toilets and fire pits. These sites can only be accessed by small vessel. All campsites are located well above the river and require a short walk from your boat.
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Dirty Devil Primitive Camping Area
Not reservable on Recreation.gov Campground
Designated primitive camping area only accessible by vehicle. First-come first served, no reservations. No designated sites. No potable water. When vault toilets are…
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Designated primitive camping area only accessible by vehicle. First-come first served, no reservations. No designated sites. No potable water. When vault toilets are unavailable, campers must bring portable toilets for use and proper disposal into the sewer system. Quiet hours 10pm-6am. $12 per night. The nearby Hite area is currently closed to the public. -
Farley Canyon Primitive Camping Area
Not reservable on Recreation.gov Campground
Designated primitive camping areas that are accessible by vehicle and sometimes by vessel as well. First-come first served, no reservations. No designated sites. No…
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Designated primitive camping areas that are accessible by vehicle and sometimes by vessel as well. First-come first served, no reservations. No designated sites. No potable water. When pit toilets are unavailable, campers must bring portable toilets for use and proper disposal into the sewer system. Quiet hours 10pm-6am. $12 per night. The nearby Hite area is currently closed to the public. -
Halls Crossing RV & Campground
Not reservable on Recreation.gov Campground
This campground is operated by Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas. With Halls Crossing RV Park & Campground, you're just steps from food, fun, and the Village Store. It's…
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This campground is operated by Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas. With Halls Crossing RV Park & Campground, you're just steps from food, fun, and the Village Store. It's easy to get to Halls Crossing. Simply ride the ferry located at Bullfrog Marina and Halls Crossing, it's just a short ride away. Stop by the Village Store to check-in - and don't forget to pick up food and beverages while you are there. -
Lees Ferry Campground
Not reservable on Recreation.gov Campground
No reservations. $26 per site/per night. 54 designated sites. No hookups. RV dump station. Grills provided, no open fires. Quiet time 10pm-6am. Modern bathroom/comfort…
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No reservations. $26 per site/per night. 54 designated sites. No hookups. RV dump station. Grills provided, no open fires. Quiet time 10pm-6am. Modern bathroom/comfort station, potable water available, launch ramp 2 miles. Gas and supply store at Marble Canyon, about 5 miles away. Wow, views of Colorado River and Vermillion Cliffs. -
Wahweap Campground & RV Park
Not reservable on Recreation.gov Campground
Operated by Lake Powell Resors & Marinas. 112 dry campsites (no hook-ups), 90 full hook-ups, and 6 group camping sites. Facilities include restrooms, laundry, showers…
Reservation websiteDetails
Operated by Lake Powell Resors & Marinas. 112 dry campsites (no hook-ups), 90 full hook-ups, and 6 group camping sites. Facilities include restrooms, laundry, showers, store, phones, dump station and potable water. The amphitheater, picnic area and swim beach are nearby. Fees apply. To make reservations for full hook-ups, group or dry camping please visit www.lakepowell.com or call 800-528-6154. The Wahweap camping store is 928-645-1059. Fees vary.
Facilities & Services
Find passes, visitor centers and other services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Permits & Passes
Visitor Centers
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Glen Canyon Conservancy Flagship
Visitor Center
An official visitor center for the state of Arizona, and acting as Glen Canyon's supplementary visitor center in Page AZ, the Flagship office and retail store is a great…
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An official visitor center for the state of Arizona, and acting as Glen Canyon's supplementary visitor center in Page AZ, the Flagship office and retail store is a great place to start your Glen Canyon adventure. Our partners Glen Canyon Conservancy offer the historic big relief map that originally anchored the Carl Hayden Visitor Center. Let the knowledgeable staff help you plan your trip, browse the retail store for books, maps, and gear that you'll need during your visit. -
Halls Crossing Contact Station
Visitor Center
A small cabin at the Halls Crossing marina. Exhibits about aquatic invasive species, boating, and Lake Powell history.
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A small cabin at the Halls Crossing marina. Exhibits about aquatic invasive species, boating, and Lake Powell history.
Other Visitor Services
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Bullfrog Visitor Center
Facility
Open seasonally. Exhibits relating to geology and the human and natural history of Glen Canyon, including a life-size model of a slot canyon! Ancestral Puebloan and…
National Park Service, Lake Powell, UT Directions
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Open seasonally. Exhibits relating to geology and the human and natural history of Glen Canyon, including a life-size model of a slot canyon! Ancestral Puebloan and pioneer artifacts. Restrooms are located 24/7 on the outside of the building near the front entrance. Some amenities are not available when the visitor center is closed. -
Carl Hayden Visitor Center
Facility
Main visitor center for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument. Exhibits about recreation and historic water use. Tours of Glen Canyon…
Hwy 89 at Glen Canyon Dam, Page, AZ (928) 608-6200 Directions
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Main visitor center for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument. Exhibits about recreation and historic water use. Tours of Glen Canyon Dam are closed. Movies in auditorium. Store operated by Glen Canyon Conservancy. -
Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
Facility
This center is jointly run by Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (Bureau of Land Management), Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (National Park Service), and…
755 W. Main, Escalante, UT (435) 826-5499 Directions
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This center is jointly run by Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (Bureau of Land Management), Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (National Park Service), and Dixie National Forest (National Forest Service). It features outdoor exhibits focusing on trip planning and interior exhibits on the scientific research surrounding the Escalante region. Permits for hikes into Glen Canyon Wilderness must be obtained here in person. Call ahead for permit status and road conditions. 435-826-5499.
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Other Visitor Services
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Lone Rock Beach Primitive Camping Area
Facility
No reservations. $14 per vehicle/per night in addition to entry fees. Primitive camping is on a sandy beach or in dunes. No designated campsites. Maximum two vehicles…
Reservation website Off Hwy 89 at Arizona/Utah state line, Greenehaven, AZ (928) 608-6200 Directions
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No reservations. $14 per vehicle/per night in addition to entry fees. Primitive camping is on a sandy beach or in dunes. No designated campsites. Maximum two vehicles per site. Open fires permitted, must be within four-foot squared area. No glass containers. Quiet time 10pm-6am. 4 micro flush toilets, 6 vault toilets, 1 comfort station/wheelchair accessible, outdoor cold shower, Off Road Vehicle area, dump station, potable water (seasonal), and day use area. No launch ramp. -
Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center
Facility
Bookstore, outdoor exhibits, and self guided walks across the historic Navajo Bridge. This is a popular spot to look for California Condors.
Highway 89A on west side of Navajo Bridge, Marble Canyon, AZ (928) 660-7884 Directions
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Bookstore, outdoor exhibits, and self guided walks across the historic Navajo Bridge. This is a popular spot to look for California Condors. -
Stanton Creek Primitive Camping Area
Facility
Designated primitive camping areas that are accessible by vehicle and sometimes by vessel as well. First-come first served, no reservations. No designated sites. No…
Reservation website Stanton Creek, Lake Powell, UT Directions
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Designated primitive camping areas that are accessible by vehicle and sometimes by vessel as well. First-come first served, no reservations. No designated sites. No potable water. When pit toilets are unavailable, campers must bring portable toilets for use and proper disposal into the sewer system. Quiet hours 10pm-6am. $12 per night.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Open 24 hours, daily · Glen Canyon Open Hours
Hours details
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Glen Canyon Open HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is open 24 hours per day, year-round. If there is not a person staffing the entrance station, you may pay your entrance fee at the automated fee machine. Launch ramps are open all day, unless closed due to low water.
Entrance fees
- $30Private Vehicle
- $25Motorcycle
- $15Per Person
All 7 fees & details
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Private Vehicle$30
Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers.
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Motorcycle$25
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
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Per Person$15
Admits one individual when entering on foot or bicycle. Individuals 15 years of age and younger are admitted free.
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Commercial Entrance - Van$40
Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued.
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Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus$40
Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued.
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Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach$100
Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued.
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Education/Academic GroupsFree
Academic fee waivers must be submitted and returned before you visit Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Passes
- $55Annual Entrance - Park
Pass details
- Annual Entrance - Park
Annual pass is a card signed for and held by the owner. Allows unlimited entry for cardholder and everyone in that person's private vehicle to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area for 12 months from date of purchase. Does not cover vessel expanded amenity fee.
Weather
69°F
Sunny · feels like 65°
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Today
84° 55°
Sunny1% rain
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Tomorrow
84° 66°
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Saturday
84° 67°
Sunny2% rain
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What to expect by season
The weather in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is usually typical for the high deserts. Summers are extremely hot with little, if any, shade. Winters are moderately cold with night time lows often below freezing. Spring weather is highly variable and unpredictable with extended periods of winds. Fall weather is usually nice and mild, a great time to beat the heat (and the crowds!).
Contact the park
Upcoming Events
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Dam Talk
About
Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary.
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Hanging Garden Guided Hike
About
This is a 60-minute guided hike to the Hanging Garden site just south of Glen Canyon Dam on Highway 89. The hike is 1.5 miles total along mostly flat, even terrain. The hike includes several stops along the way highlighting the flora, fauna, history, and geology of the area. The ranger will guide the group to the Hanging Garden, then after concluding the program invite you to return to the trailhead with them, or you are welcome to further explore the area. The area closes after sunset.
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Astronomy Nights at Wahweap Amphitheater
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Park Rangers will work in concert with local astro-volunteers to conduct informal astronomical interpretation at the parking lot for the Wahweap Amphitheater. Rangers will bring GLCA telescopes and choose a variety of subjects to focus on throughout the evening.
Please be aware of your headlights and take care not to shine them at the rangers or telescopes. Children should be accompanied by adults. Pets on leash must keep clear of the telescopes in order to maintain the safety of the tripods.
In the event of cloud cover, rain, lightning, or other poor weather conditions, this event will be cancelled.
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Evening Programs at Wahweap Amphitheater
About
Sit back and enjoy a presentation from one of Glen Canyon’s Park Rangers. Topics Vary.
In the event of cloud cover, rain, lightning, or other poor weather conditions, this event will be cancelled.
Photos
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If motorized recreation isn't your thing, take a kayak and paddle through the high side canyons of Lake Powell. — NPS Photo -
Getting There
Page, AZ 86040
There are multiple districts in Glen Canyon very far away from each other. Avoid a two hundred mile detour and make sure you know which district you are going to before you begin travelling here.
Mailing address: PO Box 1507, Page, AZ 86040
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