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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.
Plan Around Lake Powell
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Lake Powell Details
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. It is a wonderland for boaters, kayakers, water-skiers, and anglers, who come by the millions to enjoy its tranquil blue waters each year. The lake was built in the 1950s by the addition of the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River. As it snakes through the Glen Canyon, its streams and root-like systems are surrounded on all sides by rocky outcroppings of vivid orange and red stone, which is a stunning sight to see no matter how many times you’ve been before. In addition to the dam, there are a few must-see landmarks and sights to visit around the lake, including Castle Rock, Rainbow Bridge, and the Hite Crossing Bridge.
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Nearby Parks Around Lake Powell
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lake Powell
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2.4 mi away
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.
6.2 mi away
Horseshoe Bend
It is easy to see how this natural wonder has become one of the most iconic landmarks of Arizona.
6.3 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.
10.1 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.
24.6 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.
