Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area ยท Arizona, Utah
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Protected area in Arizona and Utah, US
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a national recreation area and conservation unit of the United States National Park Service that encompasses the area around Lake Powell and lower Cataract Canyon in Utah and Arizona, covering 1,254,429 acres (5,076.49ย km2) of mostly rugged high desert terrain. The recreation area is named for Glen Canyon, which was flooded by the Glen Canyon Dam, completed in 1966, and is now mostly submerged beneath the waters of Lake Powell.
About Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. The recreation area stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a vast panorama of human history.
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Operating Hours
Glen Canyon Open Hours
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is open 24 hours per day, year-round. If there is not a person staffing the entrance station, you may pay your entrance fee at the automated fee machine. Launch ramps are open all day, unless closed due to low water.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| All Day | All Day | All Day | All Day | All Day | All Day | All Day |
Park Headquarters
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument Headquarters, located in Page, Arizona. This is an office building, closed to the public. Park Headquarters is not a visitor center. Please drive five miles north to Carl Hayden Visitor Center for information needs. Open weekdays 7am-4pm, closed weekends and Federal Holidays. Call 928-608-6200 for more information.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| 7:00AM - 4:00PM | 7:00AM - 4:00PM | 7:00AM - 4:00PM | 7:00AM - 4:00PM | 7:00AM - 4:00PM | Closed | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Glen Canyon National Recreation Area?
Entrance - Private Vehicle: $30.00. Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers. Entrance - Motorcycle: $25.00. Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Entrance - Per Person: $15.00. Admits one individual when entering on foot or bicycle. Individuals 15 years of age and younger are admitted free. Commercial Entrance - Van: $40.00. Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued. Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $40.00. Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued. Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $100.00. Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued. Entrance - Education/Academic Groups: $0.00. Academic fee waivers must be submitted and returned before you visit Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
What are the best activities at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area?
Popular activities at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area include: Auto and ATV, ATV Off-Roading, Auto Off-Roading, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking.
What is the weather like at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area?
The weather in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is usually typical for the high deserts. Summers are extremely hot with little, if any, shade. Winters are moderately cold with night time lows often below freezing. Spring weather is highly variable and unpredictable with extended periods of winds. Fall weather is usually nice and mild, a great time to beat the heat (and the crowds!).
How do I get to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area?
There are multiple districts in Glen Canyon very far away from each other. Avoid a two hundred mile detour and make sure you know which district you are going to before you begin travelling here.
Entrance Fees
Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers.
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Admits one individual when entering on foot or bicycle. Individuals 15 years of age and younger are admitted free.
Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued.
Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued.
Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued.
Academic fee waivers must be submitted and returned before you visit Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Weather
The weather in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is usually typical for the high deserts. Summers are extremely hot with little, if any, shade. Winters are moderately cold with night time lows often below freezing. Spring weather is highly variable and unpredictable with extended periods of winds. Fall weather is usually nice and mild, a great time to beat the heat (and the crowds!).
Directions
There are multiple districts in Glen Canyon very far away from each other. Avoid a two hundred mile detour and make sure you know which district you are going to before you begin travelling here.
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