Lake Powell
- Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Fuel, Visitors
Information Center. This is one of the most scenic lakes in the western U.S.
which is completely surrounded by the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area which
follows the Colorado River from 20 miles southwest of Moab, Utah to Page, Arizona
and slightly beyond.
Waheap
Basin Recreational Area on the state line of Utah / Arizona provides camping
in the southern section, and numerous scenic areas follow upstream to the northeast.
Popular
scenic stops include Hole In the Rock, Clif Arch, and Rainbow Marina (near Navajo
Mountain). Three other Marinas provide camping; Halls Crossing, Bullfrog Marina,
(both near the crossing of Utah State Route 263) and Hite Marina (at the Crossing
of Utah State Route 95, a total of 60 miles line of site from the Dam in Arizona).
North of Hite Marina the river narrows into Cataract Canyon and into the Canyonlands
National Park.
Lake Powell
currently offers 5 marinas with another proposed. Lodging and boating services
are provided year-round at these developed areas on the lake, except Dangling
Rope
All located
in south central and southeastern Utah at the Arizona border. Launch Ramps are
available at Glen Canyon State Park and National Recreation Area 500 feet either
side of the state line 10 miles northwest of Page, Arizona off U.S. 89.
Lees Ferry
Looking
for trophy trout? Then consider a trip on the Colorado River launching at historic
Lees Ferry - famous for football-sized trout and perhaps more famous for the
incredible scenery some 1100' down in the only undamned portion of the Colorado
River gorge. Catch & Release fishing is encouraged on the Colorado River
at Lees Ferry.
Until
further notice, the stateline launch ramp is closed. Park officials anticipate
extending the ramp as water levels permit.
Lake Powell,
created by the Glen Canyon Dam, is 186 miles long with more than 1,986 miles
of shoreline. The dam was completed in 1963, it took another 14 years to fill
the lake. Since then, Lake Powell has proven to be a premier attraction for
millions of visitors from all over the world.
Before the
completion of Glen Canyon Dam in 1963, these remote rugged canyons were a discouraging
barrier to the early pioneers and explorers. Today, Lake Powell winds its way
through this desert paradise with excellent views of balancing rocks, pinnacles,
buttes, arches and amphitheaters. The combination of clear skies, crystal clear
water and red sandstone rock formations makes this national recreation area
an ideal place for the outdoor enthusiast.
Dangling
Rope Marina
Dangling Rope Marina, 40 miles uplake from Glen Canyon Dam, replaces
the marina that was formerly in Forbidden Canyon near Rainbow Bridge National
Monument. This marina is accessible only by water.
Halls Crossing
Marina
Halls Crossing is the site of a marina on Lake Powell, about
95 miles upstream from Glen Canyon Dam. The National Park Service maintains
a ranger station at Halls Crossing. It also provides a launch ramp and free
boat pump-out station.
Bullfrog
Marina
Bullfrog Marina is approximately 95 miles uplake from Glen Canyon Dam, with
the Waterpocket Fold on one side and the Henry Mountains on the other. It offers
the largest array of services of any of the uplake marinas.
Wahweap
Wahweap Marina, located near Page, Arizona, is the largest marina
site on Lake Powell. It offers a wide variety of visitor services and opportunities
for recreation. The city of Page also offers numerous visitor services and is
the site of Glen Canyon Dam.
Hite Marina
Hite offers limited services and access to Lake Powell. One store
sells limited groceries, supplies, and fishing licenses. Gasoline, dump station,
and public phones are available. The ranger station, located adjacent to the
store, is open intermittently. Information and maps are available. Hite has
one launch ramp. At the marina are boat rentals, a store with limited supplies
and groceries, fuel dock, and boat pump-out.
