Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-24 to 2026-12-18; community-mapped.

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

At the park

• Visitor center exhibit
• Camping activity
• Beaches scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Boating water
• Paddling (kayak/canoe) water

Shows and experiences

• Ranger & guided programs

Events

• Dam Talk 02:00 PM–02:30 PM · Programs are located inside the Carl Hayden Visitor Center at Glen Canyon Dam. The dam is located on the Colorado River near page Arizona on Hwy 89.
• Astronomy Nights at Wahweap Amphitheater
• Evening Programs at Wahweap Amphitheater 07:00 PM–08:00 PM · The Wahweap amphitheater is located in the Wahweap Campground, across from the campground store. From the intersection of Lakeshore Dr and Wahweap Dr, go straight for about 1000 ft, then turn left at the "Wahweap Campground" sign. This parking lot also hosts the RV dump station.
• Vermillion View Guided Hike
• Art in the Park - Workshops
• Art in the Park - Artist Reception & Silent Auction
• Art in the Park - Plein Air Painting
• Hanging Garden Guided Hike 05:00 PM–06:00 PM · The trailhead for Hanging Garden is on a dirt road just south of Glen canyon Dam on Hwy 89. Park your vehicle at the trailhead to begin the hike. Please do not block the road.
• Shoreline Sweep for National Public Lands Day

Before you go

Mobility

Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.

First aid

In-park (mapped location) — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.

Limits

If you choose to hike the 14 miles around Navajo Mountain, you must have a permit from the Navajo Nation

Limits

Yes, pets are allowed most places in Glen Canyon, if they stay on a six-foot or shorter leash

Limits

No. Launching, landing, or operating uncrewed aircraft (such as drones, quadcopters, or model airplanes) is prohibited

Limits

When on a self-powered vessel on the Colorado River, you must wear a US Coast Guard-approved lifejacket at all times

⚠ Caution: Lake Powell Recreational Water Advisory

Any time that you do recreational activities (swimming, water skiing, making sand castles, etc.) on the beaches or in the waters of Lake Powell you are strongly encouraged to follow basic hygiene practices. A number of conditions can cause potential water quality issues on Lake Powell, at Lees Ferry, and on Colorado River tributaries.

⚠ Park closure: Launch Ramp Updates

Lake level changes will influence the functionality of all launch ramps. Find updated status of all launch ramps at the link.

⚠ Caution: Lees Ferry Campground Partial Closure

The upper loop of the Lees Ferry Campground is closed for renovations. Large equipment will be paving at the Lees Ferry campground. Do not enter construction area.

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.

Weather & when to go

The weather in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is usually typical for the high deserts. Summers are extremely hot with little, if any, shade. Winters are moderately cold with night time lows often below freezing. Spring weather is highly variable and unpredictable with extended periods of winds. Fall weather is usually nice and mild, a great time to beat the heat (and the crowds!).

Visitor center

Antelope Point Entrance Station

Visitor center

Antelope Point Public Launch Ramp

Visitor center

Bullfrog Entrance Station

Visitor center

Bullfrog Main Launch Ramp

Visitor center

Bullfrog Main Launch Ramp

Visitor center

Bullfrog North Launch Ramp

Visitor center

Bullfrog Visitor Center

Visitor center

Bullfrog Visitor Center

Visitor center

Bullfrog Visitor Center — Bullfrog Visitor Center is open seasonally. — Located approximately 100 miles south of Interstate 70, just north of the launch ramp on Hwy 276.

Visitor center

Carl Hayden Visitor Center

Visitor center

Carl Hayden Visitor Center

Visitor center

Carl Hayden Visitor Center

Facilities on the park map

9 bench, 1 changing table, 4 defibrillator, 3 first aid kit, 1 first aid station, 1 mobility rental, 12 picnic area, 47 restroom, 47 visitor information, 8 water fountain.

Where to stay

• 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. Pack it in, pack it out. No campfires or glass containers. Three-night camping limit. · 21 campsites · Accessibility: This area is primitive, unpaved, and not accessible.
• 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. Make your reservation with them at https://antelopepointlakepowell.com/explore-lake-powell/rv-park/. This is an RV site only. 104 full hook-up spaces, 15 pull-through spaces. Maximum Length - 70ft. 2 RV dump stations · 104 campsites
• 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, store, phones, dump station and potable water. The amphitheater, picnic area and swim beach are nearby. Fees apply. To make reservations for full hook-ups, group or dry camping please visit www.lakepowell.com or call 800-528-6154. T · 266 campsites · Accessibility: All sites and pathways to restrooms, showers, etc are paved and mostly flat. Showers, restrooms, check-in/campground store, amphitheater are all ADA compliant.
• 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 two vehicles per site. Open fires permitted, must be within four-foot squared area. No glass containers. Quiet time 10pm-6am. 4 micro flush toilets, 6 vault toilets, 1 comfort station/wheelchair accessible, outdoor cold shower, Off Road Vehicle a · Accessibility: The beach is not ADA accessible. It is a big stretch of sand that ends at the water. There is a restroom at the end of the paved area that is accessible. There…
• 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 for camping, marked with signs, on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping is permitted in these areas only, as they are provided with toilets and fire pits. These sites can only be accessed by small vessel. All campsites are located well above · 5 campsites · Accessibility: None of these sites are accessible by road or path. They are sandy beaches with a hike up a hill to a vault toilet. You can only reach them with a small…
• 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, potable water available, launch ramp 2 miles. Gas and supply store at Marble Canyon, about 5 miles away. Wow, views of Colorado River and Vermillion Cliffs. · 54 campsites · Accessibility: No designated ADA sites, but campground is flat and mostly paved. Restrooms are located centrally and are surrounded by pavement, so entry to restroom does not…
• 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 Village Store. It's easy to get to Halls Crossing. Simply ride the ferry located at Bullfrog Marina and Halls Crossing, it's just a short ride away. Stop by the Village Store to check-in - and don't forget to pick up food and beverages while you are ther · 72 campsites · Accessibility: Roads and sites in the RV park are paved. Campground unknown.
• 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 water. When pit toilets are unavailable, campers must bring portable toilets for use and proper disposal into the sewer system. Quiet hours 10pm-6am. $12 per night. · Accessibility: These are primitive sites; some are only accessible by 4-wheel drive vehicles. These are not actual campsites, just a large area of dirt and brush. Some of it…
• 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 water station, ½ mile to laundry, store, post office, launch ramp. No reservations. Fees apply. The concessioner also operates a separate RV park with 24 sites, full hook-ups, restrooms, showers, and 1/2 mile to laundry, store, post office, l · 98 campsites · Accessibility: The RV section of the campground is paved and flat. The dry camping section is unpaved and has some inclines. Paths to restrooms are paved, restrooms are…
• 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 water. When pit toilets are unavailable, campers must bring portable toilets for use and proper disposal into the sewer system. Quiet hours 10pm-6am. $12 per night. The nearby Hite area is currently closed to the public. · Accessibility: All primitive lakeshore camping areas are patches of sand next to a body of water. It is not paved or graded. There are no facilities, docks, or supplies.
• 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 must bring portable toilets for use and proper disposal into the sewer system. Quiet hours 10pm-6am. $12 per night. The nearby Hite area is currently closed to the public. · Accessibility: This area is for rugged primitive camping. There are no paved roads, running water, trash pickup, or any other facilities other than the vault toilet here. The…