Parks / Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area · AZ,UT
Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. 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.
Official NPS page →Current Alerts (3)
Lees 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 campground. Do not enter construction area.
Lake Powell Recreational Water Advisory
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.
Launch Ramp Updates
Lake level changes will influence the functionality of all launch ramps. Find updated status of all launch ramps at the link.
Entrance Fees
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area currently charges $30 per week per passenger vehicle and an expanded amenity fee for motorized vessels. While Horseshoe Bend Overlook is located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the parking lot is located in the City of Page. They do not accept America the Beautiful or Glen Canyon passes for parking.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area annual passes ($55) allow unlimited entry to Glen Canyon for 12 months from date of purchase.
Campgrounds (11)
Antelope Point RV Park
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
Details →Beehives Primitive 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, pack it out. No campfires or glass containers. Three-night camping limit.
Details →Bullfrog RV & 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 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.
Details →Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry
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.
Details →Dirty Devil Primitive Camping Area
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.
Details →Farley Canyon Primitive Camping Area
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.
Details →Halls Crossing RV & 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 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.
Details →Lees Ferry 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 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.
Details →Lone Rock Beach Primitive Camping Area
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.
Details →Stanton Creek Primitive Camping Area
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.
Details →Wahweap Campground & RV Park
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.
Details →Upcoming Events
Art in the Park - Workshops
Sep 18, 2026 · Pera Club 445 Haul Road, Page, AZ
Art in the Park - Artist Reception & Silent Auction
Sep 19, 2026 · Pera Club 445 Haul Road, Page, AZ
Art in the Park - Plein Air Painting
Sep 19, 2026 · Dirt lot on the east side of Glen Canyon Bridge. Highway 89 north of Page, AZ.
Shoreline Sweep for National Public Lands Day
Sep 27, 2026 · Meet the organizers at the Wahweap Main Ramp just past Lake Powell Resort. Limited parking is available on the ramp; additional parking is located at the top of the ramp.
Things to Do
Contemplate Your Place in the Landscape At The Big Map
The Glen Canyon and Surrounding Area Relief Map sits in a place of honor at the Powell Museum & Archives next to Glen Canyon Conservancy's Flagship office. Use it to help plan your Glen Canyon adventure, or pretend you are in space looking down at the landscape. Whoa.
Day Trip or Backpack Hike to Coyote Gulch
Open year-round but most popular in Spring and Fall, Coyote Gulch is a tributary of the Escalante River with several entry points for day hiking or backpacking in the Escalante Canyons of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Grand Staircase National Monument. This is a wilderness area, prepare to pack out everything you bring in.
Driving the Hole in the Rock Road
The Hole-in-the-Rock road is an historic pioneer trail turned path to adventure. This 62 mile (100 km) one-way section runs from Escalante, UT to the western edge of Lake Powell. This road is rough, impassable in inclement weather, and 4WD only for the last 7 miles. Along the way are quite a few trailheads for the Coyote Gulch and other Escalante River trails in Glen Canyon.
Driving to Alstrom Point
Drive the semi-improved roads to Alstrom Point, in the southwest region of Glen Canyon National recreation Area along the border with Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument near Big Water, UT. Distance: 46 miles round-trip, about 4 hours if you do not stop to look at the scenery Mix of paved and dirt roads, impassable when wet Four-wheel drive recommended for the final five miles and required at the last parts of the road. No RVs.
From Your Boat To The Bridge
There is one designated trail within the boundaries of Rainbow Bridge National Monument. It runs the length of the monument, from the boat dock on one side, to the border with the Navajo Nation on the other. We ask that you stay on this trail when you visit Rainbow Bridge for your safety and out of respect for the local Native American tribes that hold this place special to them.
Lake Powell Shoreline Primitive Camping
"Backcountry" Shoreline camping on Lake Powell can range from toughing out the desert winter from your kayak to "roughing it" in a multimillion dollar houseboat and any level of camping/glamping in between. Enjoy the beaches of Lake Powell the way that best suits you.
Lonely Dell Ranch Historic Site
Hidden between the shade of trees near the muddy Paria River sits Lonely Dell Ranch. This historic site was once home to those who operated the river crossing at Lees Ferry. Life was challenging on the homestead, but the families who chose to live on this secluded outpost left behind a story of hard work and perseverance.
Off Road Vehicles in Glen Canyon
Off-road vehicle use is allowed in the park only on National Park Service-designated ORV routes and areas, delineated by ORV route maps. Some Shoreline Access Areas indicated on the maps may not be available seasonally, due to changes in lake level. Note: There are 388 miles of Designated Roads of which 304 miles are unpaved.
Scramble down Cathedral Wash Trail
Follow Cathedral Wash trail as it climbs down to meet the Colorado River on its sandy bank. The 3 miles (4.8 km) round-trip challenging hike descend into the rocky wash, traveling through the Kaibab Limestone and Toroweap Formations of the Grand Canyon Group. Some rock scrambling required.
Swimming in Lake Powell
Swimming is a popular activity at Lake Powell, especially in the summer when water temperatures can surpass 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Please be aware that there are no life guards or officially designated swim beaches at Lake Powell or on the Colorado River. Water Quality conditions can change at your favorite swim areas.
Take a stroll to Horseshoe Bend Overlook
Below the rim, the Colorado River makes a wide sweep around a sandstone escarpment. Here at Horseshoe Bend, the Colorado River created a roughly 1,000 foot (305 m) deep, 270º horseshoe-shaped bend in Glen Canyon. Take an easy walk to look over the edge at this wonder.
Visitor Centers
- Bullfrog Visitor Center
- Carl Hayden Visitor Center
- Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
- Glen Canyon Conservancy Flagship
- Halls Crossing Contact Station
- Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center
Webcams
Source: National Park Service.