Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U. S. National Park Service) 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
Horseshoe Bend - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U. S. National . . . The upper loop of the Lees Ferry Campground is closed through September 30th for renovations Beginning June 1, 2026, the entire campground will be closed due to construction Large equipment will be paving at the Lees Ferry campground We estimate paving construction to last about three weeks, while upper loop construction will continue until September 30, 2026 Do not enter construction area
Plan Your Visit - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U. S. National . . . Plan Your Visit Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, at the heart of the "Grand Circle" of Southwest national parks, provides unique and refreshing opportunities for travel-weary visitors Stay for an hour and see Glen Canyon Dam from Carl hayden Visitor Center, or stay for a week to camp on the shores of Lake Powell in a houseboat
Fees Passes - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U. S. National . . . 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
Camping - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U. S. National Park Service) When planning a camping trip by boat or 4-wheel-drive road in Glen Canyon, it is best to buy a map beforehand These show the side canyons, good hiking spots, points of interest and marinas, explain the navigation system, and may provide fishing information In an emergency you will need to report your location on Marine Band 16 or call 911
Lees Ferry - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U. S. National Park . . . Lees Ferry is the only place within Glen Canyon where visitors can drive to the Colorado River in over 700 miles of canyon country, right up to the first rapid in the Grand Canyon A natural corridor between Utah and Arizona, Lees Ferry figured prominently in the exploration and settlement of northern Arizona
Guided Tours - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U. S. National Park . . . The National Park Service requires specific authorizations for commercial businesses to operate in national parks If you're interested in providing a service in Glen Canyon, read more about doing business with us Approved companies provide a variety of services and tours inside Glen Canyon, on the lake, on the river, and by land, including: