Entrance fees and opening hours
- 30$/car valid for 7 days
- Covered by the Anual Pass*
- Open 24h all year round.
*The Anual Pass is so to speak the "flat rate" for all Parks managed by the National Park Service. The pass costs a one-time fee of $80 and can be purchased at the entrance to each National Park, National Monument, etc. The pass is valid for 13 months.
Our visits: The exact number of our visits can no longer be reconstructed. Over the years, we have been to the National Recreation Area very often in one form or another. Our last visit was in June 2023.
Glen Canyon NRA
Description: The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area protects Glen Canyon, Lake Powell and the surrounding areas. The Recreation Area spans two states with the majority in Utah and a small remainder in Arizona. The recreation area was created when Glen Canyon Dam was built in 1963 and Lake Powell was dammed. Besides Lake Powell, there are many other highlights to discover.
Update April 2022: Meanwhile, the water level in Lake Powell is lower than it has ever been since the lake was flooded. Since several million people are dependent on this water and the energy generated from it, it can only be hoped that a solution to the problem will be found very quickly. Just waiting for the drought, which has lasted for decades, to end soon will probably not be helpful.
Our rating: The area around Page and Lake Powell is one of our favorite regions in the Southwest. We always enjoy being here because there is so much to see that even after numerous visits we have never gotten bored. A visit is always worthwhile!!!
Highlights in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area area that we have visited and described in more detail.
Alstrom Point
Broken Bow Arch
Colorado River
Glen Canyon Dam
Hite
Horseshoe Bend
Lee´s Ferry
Muley Point
Navajo Bridges
New Wave
