Plan Your Visit

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, at the heart of the "Grand Circle" of Southwest national parks, provides unique and refreshing opportunities for travel-weary visitors. Stay for an hour and observe Glen Canyon Dam from Carl Hayden Visitor Center, or stay for a week to camp on the shores of Lake Powell in a houseboat. With 1.25 million acres of golden cliffs, lush hanging gardens, impossibly narrow slot canyons, and the brilliant blue paradox of Lake Powell to visit, you may find yourself coming back again and again.

 

Basic Information

What you need to know

Directions & Transportation

How do I get here? How do I get around?

Eating & Sleeping

You have to eat some time and rest your head somewhere.

Camping

Rest your head, but don't forget to enjoy the stars.

Places to Go

There are so many places to go to in 1,250,000 acres!

Things to Do

All the ways to recreate

Calendar

What special things are happening in the park?

Safety

Glen Canyon can be treacherous. Take care of yourself. Your safety is our first concern.

Accessibility

Are the visitor centers accessible? Are the marinas?

Nearby Attractions

What else is in the area?

Keep it Pretty!

Leave No Trace in Glen Canyon

Learn the 7 principles for a successful visit!