Glen Canyon Dam Overlook
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA
- Category
- Viewpoint
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Opening Hours
- Overlook open daily; visitor center 9:00am-5:00pm
- Ticket Price
- Overlook free; visitor center free; dam tour $5
- Address
- Hoover Dam, NV, USA
- Coordinates
- 36.0160, -114.7370
Introduction
The Glen Canyon Dam Overlook, located near Page, Arizona, offers an excellent vantage point above the Glen Canyon Dam to view this magnificent engineering project and Lake Powell, America second-largest artificial lake. Built between 1956 and 1966, the 710-foot-high dam is the second-tallest concrete arch dam in the United States, after Hoover Dam. The dam blocks the Colorado River to form Lake Powell, which extends 186 miles and holds the second-largest reservoir volume after Lake Mead. From the overlook, the dam curved concrete wall rises between canyon walls, with the rushing Colorado River below and the blue Lake Powell surface above, creating a spectacular blend of engineering and nature. The bridge atop the dam connects both shores, one of the few spots for close-up full dam views. The visitor center provides detailed exhibits on dam construction history, engineering principles, and Colorado River basin ecology.
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FAQ
What are the opening hours of Glen Canyon Dam Overlook?
Overlook open daily; visitor center 9:00am-5:00pm
How much is the admission for Glen Canyon Dam Overlook?
Overlook free; visitor center free; dam tour $5
Any practical tips for visiting Glen Canyon Dam Overlook?
Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon nearby; plan a day trip Paid tour goes inside dam for engineering details
How long should I spend at Glen Canyon Dam Overlook?
A typical visit takes 1 hour.
