Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Encompassing over 1.2 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. Stretching hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, Glen Canyon NRA is bursting with scenic vistas, geologic wonders and a vast panorama of human history. Begin your journey at the visitorâ
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: Kitty RobertsPhone Number: 928-608-6210
Entrance Fees: Individual: $7; Vehicle Pass: $15
Sights: Glen Canyon Dam; Lake Powell; Kaiparowits Plateau; Navajo Mountain
Endangered Species: Bald Eagle; Golden Eagle; Colorado Squawfish, Humpback Chub; Bonytail Chub; Razorback Sucker
Important Dates
Established as Park: October 27, 1972By The Numbers
Acres: 1,254,430.00Highest Point: Kaitarowits Plateau (8000 feet)
Annual Visitation: 1,885,378 (2006)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :37.750390 / -110.797350 (map it)
State: AZ
Nearby Big City: Page, AZ
Gateway Communities: Page, AZ
Nearby Airports: Page Municipal Airport (PGA)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : No
Has Volunteer Program? : Yes
Park Photos
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In Detail
Activities & Programs Warm water, hot days and cool nights make Lake Powell the ideal destination for water lovers from May through October. At 3,700-feet elevation and within a 78 percent sunshine belt, Lake Powell often ... read more.
At Your Fingertips Park Information (928) 608-6404 www.nps.gov/glca Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas (800) 528-6154 or (602) 278-8888 Lodging, Tours and from the Phoenix area; Recreational Rentals Oct. — Mar. ... read more.
Clean Water Clean water is one of Lake Powell's most valuable resources. Because Glen Canyon National Recreation Area attracts nearly 2 million visitors each year, the threat of pollution is a constant concern. ... read more.
Flora & Fauna Life in Glen Canyon requires tenacity and creative adaptability. While the region appears harsh and sometimes barren, the park abounds with wildlife. The Colorado Plateau rises like a lush island fro ... read more.
Glen Canyon Camping RV Parks RV parks with full utility hookups are available year-round by Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas at Wahweap, Bullfrog and Halls Crossing. Facilities include grocer-ies, LP gas, showers and ... read more.
Glen Canyon In A Nutshell More than one million acres of incredibly diverse and beautiful land await you in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Lake Powell forms the heart of Glen Canyon, but there is so much more to see be ... read more.
Glen Canyon Regulations A national park such as Glen Canyon NRA is a museum without walls. For your safety and enjoyment, please observe all regulations. Commercial Filming All commercial photography within Glen Canyon NR ... read more.
History EARLY INHABITANTS Small bands of prehistoric Indians, called Paleo-Indian people, roved and hunted through the Glen Canyon area at the end of the Ice Age, about 9,000 to 11,000 years ago. Later, a De ... read more.
Leave No Trace Do your part to ensure that Glen Canyon National Recreation Area survives and thrives in the future. • In addition to packing out all solid human waste, dispose of "gray water" at pump-out st ... read more.
Loding & Dining LODGING Lodging at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area includes onshore lodges, motel rooms and family units, and spacious houseboats. For lodging reservations any day prior to arrival, call (800) ... read more.
Oh, Ranger! "In the end we conserve only what we love, We will love only what we understand, We will understand only what we are taught."—Baba Dioum When I introduce myself to visitors, I am often asked, ... read more.
Only A Day The best way to enjoy your time here is to get on the water. Take any of the boat tours on Lake Powell or try a float trip on the Colorado River. See page 46 for more information. All tours include a ... read more.
Plant Zones Riparian Community Many miles of streamside and canyon bottoms provide habitat for this community. Although some streams are usually dry in the spring, water is generally available deep below the sur ... read more.
Preserving the Park By understanding and protecting the fragile natural and cultural resources of Glen Canyon, you can help preserve the park for the future. Historic and Archeological Sites Glen Canyon's prehistoric In ... read more.
Sights to See Escalante Canyons Accessed by boat or trails, the Escalante River canyons draw visitors to their cool, serene depths, their natural bridges and arches—including Stevens Arch, the largest in Gle ... read more.
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 ... read more.
Walking & Hiking Backcountry walking and hiking opportunities in Glen Canyon NRA are well-kept secrets. There are few marked trails through Glen Canyon's spectacular and undeveloped areas, some of which have limited ... read more.
Zebra Mussel Threat Zebra mussels are a real and imminent threat to many Western waters: they damage boat engines, threaten native fish and wildlife and cost taxpayers by clogging power plant and public water intakes an ... read more.
Recent News
- Public Meeting Provides Information about Lake Powell Pipeline Project May 8, 2008, 7:41 pm
- Plane Damaged In Landing At Closed Backcountry Airstrip April 28, 2008, 4:30 pm
Glen Canyon In Depth
News from the Parks
Gettysburg Address to Return for Visitor Center Grand Opening
August 21, 2008 - 5:04pm
There are only five known manuscripts of the famous Gettysburg Address, penned by President Abraham Lincoln — one of those original documents is scheduled to appear in Gettysburg, during the grand opening celebration of the new Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center.
August 21, 2008 - 5:04pm
There are only five known manuscripts of the famous Gettysburg Address, penned by President Abraham Lincoln — one of those original documents is scheduled to appear in Gettysburg, during the grand opening celebration of the new Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center.
Anglers Wary of North Cascades Plan to Limit Fishing
August 21, 2008 - 10:51am
Not much comes easy in the precipitous ice-and-rock geography of North Cascades National Park -- not the hiking, not the high-lakes fishing, and across the park's 40 years of existence, not even fish management. This is what I'm thinking during the sweaty hike out of the stunning cirque that embraces Monogram Lake, where I've spent a couple hours catching and releasing dozens of pretty cutthroat trout with two mountain anglers who fear that soon there will be no fish in the park's high lakes. Whether trout should be in these lakes at all has been an issue since the park was created in 1968, and it is coming to a head with the release in July of the park's voluminous "Mountain Lakes Fishery Management Plan."
August 21, 2008 - 10:51am
Not much comes easy in the precipitous ice-and-rock geography of North Cascades National Park -- not the hiking, not the high-lakes fishing, and across the park's 40 years of existence, not even fish management. This is what I'm thinking during the sweaty hike out of the stunning cirque that embraces Monogram Lake, where I've spent a couple hours catching and releasing dozens of pretty cutthroat trout with two mountain anglers who fear that soon there will be no fish in the park's high lakes. Whether trout should be in these lakes at all has been an issue since the park was created in 1968, and it is coming to a head with the release in July of the park's voluminous "Mountain Lakes Fishery Management Plan."
Bison Advocates Go for Space
August 21, 2008 - 10:48am
As rancher Rick Knobe slowly guides his pickup around the iconic American bison on the prairie here, he reflects on a time when they roamed freely. "I figure the buffalo were there first, the elk were there first, the wolves were there first," he says, looking over his herd of 28 American bison, on his Lazy RRse Buffalo Ranch. "I figure these animals should be given more the right of way to roam."
August 21, 2008 - 10:48am
As rancher Rick Knobe slowly guides his pickup around the iconic American bison on the prairie here, he reflects on a time when they roamed freely. "I figure the buffalo were there first, the elk were there first, the wolves were there first," he says, looking over his herd of 28 American bison, on his Lazy RRse Buffalo Ranch. "I figure these animals should be given more the right of way to roam."
Rapid Climate Change Threatens to Thaw Icy Wonderland of Alaska
August 21, 2008 - 10:43am
I was in Alaska for 10 days in August, on a fellowship with Michigan State University's Knight Center for Environmental Journalism and the Union of Concerned Scientists, to see firsthand the effects of global warming. I didn't have to look far. I watched massive chunks of glacial ice breaking off into the sea.
August 21, 2008 - 10:43am
I was in Alaska for 10 days in August, on a fellowship with Michigan State University's Knight Center for Environmental Journalism and the Union of Concerned Scientists, to see firsthand the effects of global warming. I didn't have to look far. I watched massive chunks of glacial ice breaking off into the sea.
Park Seeks Construction Comment
August 21, 2008 - 10:38am
The National Park Service proposes to construct new housing, operations and recreation facilities in Big Bend National Park. The public, organizations and other agencies may review and comment upon a draft environmental assessment (EA) describing the proposal. The new construction would occur at Panther Junction, Rio Grande Village and Castolon. The proposal is to construct 27 structures, of which 15 would serve new purposes and 12 would replace temporary or inadequate facilities.
August 21, 2008 - 10:38am
The National Park Service proposes to construct new housing, operations and recreation facilities in Big Bend National Park. The public, organizations and other agencies may review and comment upon a draft environmental assessment (EA) describing the proposal. The new construction would occur at Panther Junction, Rio Grande Village and Castolon. The proposal is to construct 27 structures, of which 15 would serve new purposes and 12 would replace temporary or inadequate facilities.
