Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Protected park · AZ, USA
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in AZ, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00
About
This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
At the park
- Visitor center
- Camping
- Beaches
- Wildlife & bird watching
- Boating
- Paddling (kayak/canoe)
Shows and experiences
- Ranger & guided programs
Events
- Dam Talk
- Astronomy Nights at Wahweap Amphitheater
- Evening Programs at Wahweap Amphitheater
- Vermillion View Guided Hike
- Art in the Park - Workshops
- Art in the Park - Artist Reception & Silent Auction
- Art in the Park - Plein Air Painting
- Hanging Garden Guided Hike
- Shoreline Sweep for National Public Lands Day
Before you go
- First aid
- In-park (mapped location) — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.
- Limits
- If you choose to hike the 14 miles around Navajo Mountain, you must have a permit from the Navajo Nation
- Limits
- Yes, pets are allowed most places in Glen Canyon, if they stay on a six-foot or shorter leash
- Limits
- No. Launching, landing, or operating uncrewed aircraft (such as drones, quadcopters, or model airplanes) is prohibited
- Limits
- When on a self-powered vessel on the Colorado River, you must wear a US Coast Guard-approved lifejacket at all times
- ⚠ Caution: 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.
- ⚠ Park closure: Launch Ramp Updates
- Lake level changes will influence the functionality of all launch ramps. Find updated status of all launch ramps at the link.
- ⚠ Caution: 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.
- Getting there
- 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.
- Weather & when to go
- 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!).
- Visitor center
- Antelope Point Entrance Station
- Visitor center
- Antelope Point Public Launch Ramp
- Visitor center
- Bullfrog Entrance Station
- Visitor center
- Bullfrog Main Launch Ramp
- Visitor center
- Bullfrog Main Launch Ramp
- Visitor center
- Bullfrog North Launch Ramp
- Visitor center
- Escalante Interagency Visitor Center — Open Tuesday-Saturday Closed Sunday-Monday and major holidays — Off State Highway 12 at 755 W Main in Escalante, UT
- Visitor center
- Halls Crossing Entrance Station
- Visitor center
- Halls Crossing Entrance Station
- Visitor center
- Lees Ferry Boat Launch
- Visitor center
- Lees Ferry Entrance Station
- Visitor center
- Lees Ferry Entrance Station
Facilities on the park map
4 bench, 1 first aid station, 7 picnic area, 22 restroom, 26 visitor information.