Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

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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...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...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...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 NRA...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...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 Indian ruins...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 Glen Canyon...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...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...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...read more