🏞️ River Swim
🔴 Difficult $10/vehicle (City of Page lot) ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About Horseshoe Bend (Colorado River)
Iconic horseshoe-shaped bend of the Colorado River below towering sandstone cliffs; while famous as a photo overlook, swimming access at river level is informal/rough and not the primary purpose of the site.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$10/vehicle (City of Page lot)
Water Temperature
💧 Cold, deep river water
Best Season
📅 Spring–fall
Water Type
Scenic river bend (limited/informal swim access)
Managed By
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NPS) / City of Page
County
Coconino County, Arizona
Access Difficulty
🔴 Difficult
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Horseshoe Bend Trailhead, Page, AZ 86040
Access Notes:
Access to the overlook is easy (paved trail); reaching the water itself requires a steep, unofficial scramble down the cliff — not a maintained swim access
✅ 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: $10/vehicle (City of Page lot)
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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