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.
Plan Around Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Details
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. Houseboating, fishing, waterskiing, and other water sports are the most popular pursuits, enjoyed by more than a million visitors annually. There are five marinas on the lake, formed when the Glen Canyon Dam was built on the Colorado River. The lake has more than 2,000 miles of shoreline, including many side canyons. Boats can be rented from concessionaires; visit one of the park's three visitor centers for information (the main Carl Hayden Visitor Center is on US89 west of the dam). Other activities in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area include 4WD drives in the backcountry and hiking a variety of desert trails, such as the popular short hike to Cathedral Wash. Rainbow Bridge, a natural arch within the park, can be reached by boat or a 14-mile desert hike.
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Nearby Parks Around Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
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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.
