Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Visitor Services
Four marinas operate year-round on the perimeter of Lake Powell and are accessible by land. A fifth marina, Dangling Rope, is accessible only by boat. The two full-service marinas offer houseboat and powerboat rentals, boat tours, accommodations, dining, fuel, dockside and dry boat storage, fishing and water sports gear, groceries and general merchandise.
Wahweap Marina and Lake Powell Resort, formerly known as Wahweap Lodge, are six miles north of Page, Arizona, and five miles from Glen Canyon Dam. For more information, call (928) 645-2433.
Stateline, part of the Wahweap complex, straddles the Arizona-Utah border and is about 1.5 miles west of the resort along Lakeshore Drive. Boat rentals, boat repairs, a public launch ramp and restroom facilities are available. For more information, please call (928) 645-1111.
Bullfrog Resort & Marina is in Utah near mid-lake and offers all marina services. For more information, call (435) 684-3000.
Halls Crossing Marina offers houseboat rentals, fuel, and other marina services throughout the year. Call (435) 684-7000, for more information.
Antelope Point Marina is just a few minutes drive from Page off of Hwy. 98 on the Antelope Point Turnoff. The marina offers boat rentals, valet launch and retrieval services, repair services, boat transport services, dry storage, wet slip rentals and fuel. A floating restaurant, lounge and store are scheduled to open in spring 2007. Call (928) 645-5900, for more information.
Hite Marina has temporarily suspended operation of its marina-based facilities due to the low lake level. The land-based facilities remain open throughout the year. For more information, call (435) 684-2278 or (435) 684-3000.
Dangling Rope Marina is located about seven miles southwest of the entrance to the canyon leading to Rainbow Bridge, and 40 miles up-lake from Wahweap. Fuel, ice, basic food supplies, boat pump-out facilities and drinking water are available. Dangling Rope is open March-November and is closed during the winter. For more information, call (928) 645-2969.
Getting Around Lake Powell
Shuttle Service: Lake Powell Resort, Bullfrog and Halls Crossing all provide courtesy shuttle service year-round for guests.
To arrange off-season airport shuttle service in Page, please call Lake Powell Resort at (928) 645-2433.
Ferry: One ferry operates year-round between Bullfrog and Halls Crossing marinas at mid-lake. Owned by the state of Utah, the ferry accommodates a variety of vehicles on frequently scheduled daytime passages. The 3.2-mile trip across the water saves up to 130 road miles. Basic fees range from $4 for adult "walk-on" passengers and $16 for vehicles less than 20 feet long. Call the 24-hour recorded message at (435) 684-7000 or (435) 684-3088 for more information and details on rates.
Stores and Supplies
Merchandise for sale in gift shops, marina stores and sporting goods centers range from basic necessities and film to American Indian handicrafts. A great selection of books and videos on Lake Powell and Glen Canyon NRA can be ordered by calling (800) 528-6154 or you may purchase them at any marina gift shop, store or park visitor center. Retail services are available year-round at the land-based marinas; however, some stores close seasonally. Hours of operation for retail stores and dining rooms vary. Please see pages 40—43 for more dining information.
Marina Stores: Located at Antelope Point, Wahweap, Bullfrog, Halls Crossing and Dangling Rope marinas, these stores sell provisions such as food, ice, film, toiletries and books. The stores also provide fishing licenses, maps, public phones and local information. Dangling Rope is open March-November.
Lake Powell Resort Gift Shop: Buyers and browsers will find a variety of Navajo, Hopi and Zuni jewelry, pottery and kachina dolls. This is the largest collection of American Indian handicrafts for sale in the park.
Lake Powell Sports: Souvenir sportswear and T-shirts, marine accessories and almost anything that is related to fun in and around the water are sold at this Lake Powell Resort specialty store.
Bullfrog Defiance House and the lower Gift Shop: A gift shop is located in the Defiance House Lodge. In addition, a larger store is located next to the service station at Bullfrog, which offers a range of gifts and sportswear, and includes a Utah State liquor store.
Convenience Stores: These are located in or adjacent to the Lake Powell Resort Complex, Bullfrog and Halls Crossing RV parks, and carry basic necessities.
Banks
Automated teller machines (ATMs) are available at various locations around Lake Powell (except for Hite). Ask at one of the lodges or stores for the nearest ATM. There are several 24-hour ATMs in Page, Arizona.
Boating and Personal Watercraft
You can rent a boat or personal watercraft (PWC) by the hour, day, week or longer. For rentals at Antelope Point, call Antelope Point Marina at (928) 645-5900 or (800) 255-5561 or www.antelopepointlakepowell.com. For rentals at Bullfrog, Halls Crossing, or Wahweap, please call Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas at (800) 528-6154 or (602) 278-8888 from the greater Phoenix area for more information or visit online at www.lakepowell.com.
Launch Ramps
The NPS maintains public boat launching facilities, and park concessioners offer wet and dry boat storage facilities at Wahweap, Antelope Point, Halls Crossing and Bullfrog. Boat fuel and repair services are available at Wahweap, Antelope Point, Halls Crossing and Dangling Rope. Bullfrog repair services are not available on the water but are available on the land.
Spring runoff for the past two winters has been normal, raising Lake Powell's water level once again. It is suggested, however, that boaters always check on current lake conditions by contacting the NPS or marinas. See page 20 for contact information.
Gas Stations
Wahweap, Bullfrog, Halls Crossing and Hite marinas offer self-service auto gasoline and related products.
Laundromats and Showers
Coin-operated laundromats and public showers are located within the campgrounds at Wahweap and Halls Crossing, and near the Bullfrog RV Park. All facilities are open year-round.
Medical
The NPS staff at all marina areas is available to assist with medical emergencies 24-hours-a-day. Please call 911, (928) 608-6300 or (800) 582-4351 for more information.
Bullfrog Medical Clinic is open from the beginning of May through the beginning of October to handle both emergency and routine medical services. Please call (435) 684-2288 for more information.
Page, Arizona has many physicians and dentists as well as the full-service Page Hospital, which is open 24 hours a day. Please call (928) 645-2424 for more information.
Post Office and Fax Services
Every day except Sunday, mail is picked up from and delivered to Wahweap, Bullfrog (no Saturday service in winter), and Halls Crossing. Complete postal services are available at each marina. Fax service is available for a fee at Wahweap and Bullfrog lodges.
Religious Services
Page is served by 14 churches, 11 of which are on Lake Powell Boulevard. Also, Latter Day Saints services are held in Ticaboo on Sunday.
Campgrounds and RV Parks
Comfortable and convenient camping facilities for recreational vehicles and trailers are maintained by Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas at Wahweap, Bullfrog and Halls Crossing. Full hook-up sites with water, sewer, and electrical service are available. Please call (800) 528-6154 for more information. The NPS also operates a small campground at Lees Ferry and primitive camping is available at Hite.
Special Services -
Park facilities accessible to visitors with disabilities are indicated throughout the magazine by the - symbol. Houseboats that have been specially designed to accommodate the needs of people who are physically challenged are available at Antelope Point, Wahweap and Bullfrog. Halls Crossing and Bullfrog also offer onshore, ramped housekeeping units. Bullfrog and Wahweap provide lodging, restaurants and restrooms that are wheelchair-accessible, and television devices for people with hearing impairments.
Wheelchair-accessible ranger stations are located at Bullfrog, Halls Crossing, and the Escalante and Carl Hayden Visitor Centers. Restrooms with wheelchair access are provided at Antelope Point, Halls Crossing, Bullfrog and Wahweap and at Lees Ferry. Most parking lots are accessible.
New fishing docks at Wahweap and Antelope Point Marinas, are accessible with assistance. They allow everyone, including senior citizens, youth and visitors with disabilities, an opportunity to enjoy fishing at Lake Powell.
Glen Canyon In Depth
News from the Parks
Alexander Backs New Source of Funding for National Parks
July 3, 2008 - 9:38am
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today announced he will cosponsor bipartisan legislation to create a new source of funding for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and other national parks across the country as part of the “Centennial Challenge” celebrating the 100th anniversary of the National Park System in 2016. “The Centennial Challenge could bring up to $4 million to the Smokies – the country’s most visited national park – and will go a long way toward improving park facilities, aiding conservation efforts, and helping build upon the excellent visitor services already offered. This 4th of July, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate our country’s birthday than backing legislation that will aid efforts to preserve and celebrate our national parks, one of America’s greatest treasures.”
July 3, 2008 - 9:38am
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today announced he will cosponsor bipartisan legislation to create a new source of funding for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and other national parks across the country as part of the “Centennial Challenge” celebrating the 100th anniversary of the National Park System in 2016. “The Centennial Challenge could bring up to $4 million to the Smokies – the country’s most visited national park – and will go a long way toward improving park facilities, aiding conservation efforts, and helping build upon the excellent visitor services already offered. This 4th of July, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate our country’s birthday than backing legislation that will aid efforts to preserve and celebrate our national parks, one of America’s greatest treasures.”
EPA's Pollution Plan Slammed
July 3, 2008 - 9:35am
City officials and business leaders here Wednesday warned that a federal proposal to relax air quality standards for the nation's national parks will ultimately be bad for business. Simply put, they said during a news conference at the entrance to Zion National Park, lower air standards being proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hurt this gateway city economically if fewer tourists visit the park. "Air pollution could damage the stars, vistas and clean air we enjoy," Springdale Mayor Pat Cluff said. "Some places deserve to be preserved and it is my responsibility to preserve [the park] for those who come here."
July 3, 2008 - 9:35am
City officials and business leaders here Wednesday warned that a federal proposal to relax air quality standards for the nation's national parks will ultimately be bad for business. Simply put, they said during a news conference at the entrance to Zion National Park, lower air standards being proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hurt this gateway city economically if fewer tourists visit the park. "Air pollution could damage the stars, vistas and clean air we enjoy," Springdale Mayor Pat Cluff said. "Some places deserve to be preserved and it is my responsibility to preserve [the park] for those who come here."
Dinosaur Fossils In Utah Inspire 'Jr. Paleontologists'
July 2, 2008 - 9:57am
Millions of years ago, northeastern Utah was a hot spot for dinosaurs. Today, people travel to the Dinosaur National Monument located on the borders of Colorado and Utah to see the leftover dinosaur bones. Visitors can see as many as 1,500 Jurassic-era fossils exposed on the cliff face of the Douglass Quarry.
July 2, 2008 - 9:57am
Millions of years ago, northeastern Utah was a hot spot for dinosaurs. Today, people travel to the Dinosaur National Monument located on the borders of Colorado and Utah to see the leftover dinosaur bones. Visitors can see as many as 1,500 Jurassic-era fossils exposed on the cliff face of the Douglass Quarry.
A Paiute Take On Bryce Canyon's Hoodoos
July 2, 2008 - 9:56am
The red spindly rock formations that make up the views at Bryce Canyon National Park are called hoodoos. Geologists say they were formed by erosion, but Kevin Poe, chief of interpretation at Bryce, shares his take on the Paiute legend about hoodoos.
July 2, 2008 - 9:56am
The red spindly rock formations that make up the views at Bryce Canyon National Park are called hoodoos. Geologists say they were formed by erosion, but Kevin Poe, chief of interpretation at Bryce, shares his take on the Paiute legend about hoodoos.
Can The Everglades Be Saved?
July 2, 2008 - 9:55am
Environmentalists have been issuing dire warnings about the deterioration of the Florida Everglades for years, saying these wetlands have to be restored in order to revive fragile ecosystems and increase scarce fresh water supplies. Over half of the Everglades are gone, irreversibly converted to urban or agricultural development. But this week, in an attempt to save what's left, the state of Florida announced a plan to buy nearly 200,000 acres of former wetlands from a sugar cane producer. Advocates say the plan is the largest restoration project in American history.
July 2, 2008 - 9:55am
Environmentalists have been issuing dire warnings about the deterioration of the Florida Everglades for years, saying these wetlands have to be restored in order to revive fragile ecosystems and increase scarce fresh water supplies. Over half of the Everglades are gone, irreversibly converted to urban or agricultural development. But this week, in an attempt to save what's left, the state of Florida announced a plan to buy nearly 200,000 acres of former wetlands from a sugar cane producer. Advocates say the plan is the largest restoration project in American history.
