About Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
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.
Quick Facts
Entrance Fees
Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers.
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Admits one individual when entering on foot or bicycle. Individuals 15 years of age and younger are admitted free.
Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued.
Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued.
Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued.
Academic fee waivers must be submitted and returned before you visit Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Operating Hours
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.
Activities
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.
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Entrance Passes
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.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
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…
While this hike is quite scenic and popular, please know your limits. There are many difficult sections of this canyon…
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,…
This is the hike from the docks to and around Rainbow Bridge. There is no overnight camping at Rainbow Bridge,…
Driving the Burr Trail
Drive the scenic Burr Trail from Glen Canyon's Bullfrog district, along the bottom of Capitol Reef, through Grand Staircase, to…
Although in dry weather the Burr Trail is easily accessible to passenger cars, wet weather may make the road impassable…
Swimming in Lake Powell
Swimming is a popular activity at Lake Powell, especially in the summer when water temperatures can surpass 80 degrees Fahrenheit.…
Swimming Safety Tips From the American Red Cross and The National Park Service: Always swim with a buddy; do not…
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…
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…
Responsible Riding Always ride in control. Never attempt anything beyond your skill level or machine capability. Follow trail courtesy and…
Visitor Centers
Bullfrog Visitor Center
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…
Hours: Bullfrog Visitor Center is open seasonally.
Carl Hayden Visitor Center
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…
Hours: Hours beginning March 1: Daily 9am-5pm MST Hours beginning November 3: Daily 9am-4pm MST
Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
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…
Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday Closed Sunday-Monday and major holidays
Glen Canyon Conservancy Flagship
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…
Hours: The Flagship is open all year. Hours vary seasonally.
Halls Crossing Contact Station
A small cabin at the Halls Crossing marina. Exhibits about aquatic invasive species, boating, and Lake Powell history.
Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center
Bookstore, outdoor exhibits, and self guided walks across the historic Navajo Bridge. This is a popular spot to look for California Condors.
Hours: Open daily 9am-5pm MST March 2 - November 2 Open daily 9am-4pm MST November 3 - March 1
Campgrounds
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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