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Glen Canyon

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area covers a vast area -- 1.2 million acres, almost all of it desert -- but most activity in the park is concentrated on the waters of Lake Powell.

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Nearby Parks Around Glen Canyon

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Glen Canyon

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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area covers a vast area -- 1.2 million acres, almost all of it desert -- but most activity in the park is concentrated on the waters of Lake Powell.

2.4 mi away

Lake Powell

Covering an impressive 161,000-acres, this lake is the largest artificial reservoir in the state and the second-largest reservoir in the entire country.

4.1 mi away

Horseshoe Bend

It is easy to see how this natural wonder has become one of the most iconic landmarks of Arizona.

4.1 mi away

Horseshoe Bend Trail

This iconic trail has quickly become one of the most popular places not just in the Glan Canyon National Reserve but in the entire state of Arizona.

8.0 mi away

Antelope Canyon

With swirls of orange, pink, and red sandstone walls, this canyon is easily one of the most mesmerizing places in the world.

22.7 mi away

Fredonia-Vermillion Cliffs Scenic Road

As you drive down the US Highway 89A, you will encounter this scenic drive from Fredonia and Bitter Springs.