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Lake Powell

📍 Lake Powell, Page, AZ 86040, USA
Lake Powell
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Introduction

Lake Powell straddles the Arizona-Utah border, an artificial reservoir formed by Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River. After the dam was completed in 1963 it took 17 years to fill to full pool. The lake stretches about 299 kilometers with more than 3,000 kilometers of shoreline winding through red sandstone canyons, and is the second-largest reservoir in the United States after Lake Mead. Called an inland sea in the desert, its turquoise water against vermilion cliffs makes it a premier destination for boating, kayaking, fishing and water recreation. Rainbow Bridge National Monument, one of the world's largest natural bridges, can be reached by boat. Marinas and campgrounds at Wahweap, Bullfrog and other sites serve visitors, and nearby Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon from Page are often combined with a Lake Powell visit. The lake showcases the dramatic Colorado Plateau landscape shaped by water.

✨ Highlights

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Red Rock & Blue Water
Vermilion sandstone canyons against turquoise water
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Rainbow Bridge
One of the world's largest natural bridges, reached by boat
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299-km Lake
A long lake winding through canyons with over 3,000 km of shore
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Boating & Kayaking
Marinas rent houseboats and kayaks to explore side canyons
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Wahweap Marina
The main marina and campground near Page
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Glen Canyon Dam
The 1963 dam that impounded the Colorado River

🛈 Practical Info

→Hours：Lake open year-round; marina services fullest May-October
→Admission：National recreation area $30 per car, valid 7 days
→Duration：1 to 3 days; houseboat trips often a week
→Access：About 10 minutes by car from Page to Wahweap Marina
→Best Season：May-September for water sports; spring and fall are mild

💡 Tips

• Houseboat rentals book months ahead, especially in summer
• Sudden winds can arise; kayakers should wear life jackets and stay near shore
• Rainbow Bridge requires a 50-mile boat trip; join a day tour
• Summer afternoon thunderstorms are common; watch weather alerts
• Combine with Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon from Page for a full day

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Lake Powell?

Houseboat rentals book months ahead, especially in summer Sudden winds can arise; kayakers should wear life jackets and stay near shore

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.