A 1.25-million-acre recreation area surrounding Lake Powell, the flooded labyrinth of Glen Canyon, straddling the Utah-Arizona border with marinas at Bullfrog and Halls Crossing on the Utah side. Houseboating, slot canyon boat tours, and Rainbow Bridge National Monument are signature experiences; water levels vary year to year, so check ramp status before boating trips. Nearby Horseshoe Bend, a 270-degree meander of the Colorado River, is viewed from a rim-top overlook just outside Page.
| Category | Point of Interest |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Big Water / Bullfrog (Utah side); Page, AZ (Horseshoe Bend) |
| Top activities | Houseboating and boating, Horseshoe Bend overlook (1.5-mile round-trip walk), Antelope Canyon tours (Navajo-guided, nearby), Rainbow Bridge boat tour, Kayaking side canyons |
| Best time to visit | May-September for water sports; March-May and October for hiking and the Horseshoe Bend overlook without extreme heat. |
| Entrance fee | $30 per vehicle (7 days) for Glen Canyon NRA; $25 motorcycle; $15 per person; boating fee additional ($30 first vessel). Horseshoe Bend parking is a separate $10/vehicle (not covered by federal passes). |
| Permits | No permit for general visits; Antelope Canyon requires a Navajo-guided tour booked ahead; nearby Coyote Buttes North (The Wave) requires a highly competitive BLM lottery permit. |
Visitor tip: The Horseshoe Bend lot is run by the City of Page - your national park pass does NOT cover the $10 parking fee; go at sunrise to beat both heat and tour buses.
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