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Lake Powell / Glen Canyon NRA (Wahweap area)

📍 Page
Nearest Town
$30/vehicle (NPS Pass)
Entry Fee
💧 Warm lake water in coves; can be cooler in main channel
Water Temp
🟢 Easy
Difficulty
📅 Spring–fall
Best Season
🏖️ Lake / Reservoir 🟢 Easy $30/vehicle (NPS Pass)
🌊 About Lake Powell / Glen Canyon NRA (Wahweap area)

Second-largest reservoir in the US, straddling the Arizona-Utah border, with countless scenic canyon coves for swimming, kayaking, and houseboating.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$30/vehicle (NPS Pass)
Water Temperature
💧 Warm lake water in coves; can be cooler in main channel
Best Season
📅 Spring–fall
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
Large reservoir with scenic canyon coves
Managed By
National Park Service (Glen Canyon NRA)
County
Coconino County, Arizona
Access Difficulty
🟢 Easy
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
Wahweap Marina area, Page, AZ 86040

Access Notes:
Easy marina access; boat needed to reach the best remote coves

GPS Coordinates
36.9984, -111.4883
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✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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    Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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    Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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    Bring cash or card for entry: $30/vehicle (NPS Pass)
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    Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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    Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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    Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace
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