Wonderful things to see and do around the Lake Powell area


No matter where you decide to go, you're sure to have a great time while you're here in the beautiful Lake Powell area! Here are a few suggestions for your vacation:



Antelope Canyon Tribal Park

Antelope Canyon Tribal Park


This is the most visited and most photographed slot canyon in the Southwest for a reason. The spectacular stones and colorful views are sure to take your breath away.
Boat Tours on Lake Powell

Boat Tours on Lake Powell


Incredible Lake Powell has so many sights to offer that a boat tour is a great way to see Lake Powell. With several choices of duration, destination, and departing time, there is bound to be a tour to wow you and your family!
Glen Canyon Dam and Carl Hayden Visitor Center

Glen Canyon Dam and Carl Hayden Visitor Center


The Carl Hayden Visitor Center offers free 45-minute tours through the monumental Glen Canyon Dam. You can see artifacts, photographs, and find out how it works and the history of how it came to be.
Grand Staircase Escalante National Park

Grand Staircase Escalante National Park


An incredible sequence of cliffs and plateaus that go from the Colorado River in Arizona all the way to Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah, the Grand Staircase is a sight to behold. This 1.9 million acre monument offers horseback riding, mountain biking, backpacking, and much more.
Hiking and Mountain Biking

Hiking and Mountain Biking


With several trails available with a variety of difficulty levels, everybody can find at least one to suit them. Each trail has different spectacular views, so don't' forget your camera!
Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend


Breathtaking sights as you look down on the beautiful Colorado River from over a thousand feet above the river's surface. Also has a view of Echo Peaks, Vermillion Cliffs, and a glimpse of the rim of the Grand Canyon.
Lake Powell National Golf Course

Lake Powell National Golf Course


With a four-star rating on this championship-caliber course, this is the perfect vacation getaway for golfers. The longest course is 7,030 yards long, and the short course is 5,012 yards.
Lake Powell

Lake Powell


Beautiful Lake Powell is well-known for being one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States, second only to Lake Mead. The entire lake has 96 major side canyons, and almost 2,000 miles of shoreline, as well as brilliant mesas, slopes, and cliffs, making it the perfect place to spend your vacation time!
Lee's Ferry

Lee's Ferry


Named for an early settler who started operating a ferry service on the Colorado River in 1873, Lee's Ferry is like a trip back to that time. You can see log cabins, a stone ranch house, a pioneer cemetery, and even the ranch's apricot, peach, pear, and plum orchards. Also, campsites, hiking, fishing, and cold Colorado River dipping are available to visitors.
Grand Canyon North Rim

North Rim of the Grand Canyon


The quieter and cooler of the two rims, the North Rim is a spectacular stop to enjoy the Grand Canyon. You can view the sparkling Colorado River under tall pines from 8,000 feet elevation, a sight that can't be found anywhere.
Powell Museum

Powell Museum


View exciting exhibits on the history of the area, beautiful photographic displays, and some of the interesting paleontological and geographical items found around our area. Also, several types of research materials, videos, and information about local activities are available!
River Float Trips

River Float Trips


These 25 mile trips offer a wide range of information about the Colorado River, including facts about the construction of the dam, John Wesley Powell's adventures on the Colorado River, water conservation, petro glyphs, and stunning canyon walls.
Vermillion Cliffs and Paria Canyon

Vermillion Cliffs and Paria Canyon


The astonishing cliffs offer impressive sights, the world-famous rock sculpture garden Coyote Buttes, and other wondrous formations. It accommodates for casual day hikers and experienced backpackers, so there's something for everyone at Vermillion Cliffs.

 

 



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