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GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
P.O. Box 1507
Page, Arizona 86040-1507

Phone: 928-608-6200
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) 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 panorama of human history. Additionally, the controversy surrounding the construction of Glen Canyon Dam and the creation of Lake Powell contributed to the birth of the modern day environmental movement. The park offers opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, backcountry hiking and four-wheel drive trips.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

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Camping

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers a variety of camping options. USe the details below to determine which campground would best fit you and/or your party's needs (Note: all campgrounds listed below are open year-round):

Bullfrog Developed Campground, 1-435-684-3000

Details: Large campground with picnic tables, grills, centrally located bathrooms in each loop, water is available. No reservations. Approximately 78 sites. Accomodates tents, campers, small to medium length RV's. Fee is $18 per night.

Bullfrog Primitive Camping Areas, 1-435-684-7400.

Details: Primitive camping is normally available at Stanton Creek, Bullfrog North, and Bullfrog South. However, due to low water levels, Bullfrog North and South are closed until further notices. No facilities except for pit toilets. Fee is $6 per vehicle per night. Shoreline camping. No sites, as such, but a large vehicle-accessible shoreline area where camping is permitted. No reservations. NOTE: The roads into Stanton Creek may be very sandy and rough in places. They may not be suitable for low-clearance vehicles and/or longer trailers or RV's.

Bullfrog RV Campground, 1-435-684-3000.

Details: RV campground with full hookups. Accomodates most sizes of vehicles. Approximately 24 sites. Reservations possible. Fees vary.

Halls Crossing Developed Campground, 1-435-684-7000.

Details: Campground with picnic tables, grills, centrally located bathrooms in each loop. Approximately 64 sites. Fee is $18/night. No reservations.

Halls Crossing RV Park, 1-435-684-7000.

Details: RV campground with full hookups. Accomodates most sizes of vehicles. Approximately 32 sites. Fees vary. Reservations accepted.

Hite Camping, 1-435-684-7400.

Details: Several primitive camping areas exist at Hite. Camping is permitted near the launch ramp, in Farley Canyon, and along the Dirty Devil near Highway 95. All these areas have toilets only. No reservations. The fee is $6 per vehicle per night. Campers camping more than 200 yards from existing toilet facilities must have a portable toilet. Camping is also available at White Canyon and Blue Notch Canyon. No facilities, no fees. Portable toilets are required.

Lake Powell Shoreline Camping, 1-928-608-6404.

Details: Camping is allowed anywhere along the lake shore outside the developed areas. There is no fee. There are no facilities. Campers must have a portable toilet or toilet facilities on their vessel. The amount of camping is dependent on the lake level. On average, Lake Powell has 1960 miles of shoreline. Approximately 150 miles of this is campable at any given time.

Lees Ferry Campground, 1-928-355-2319.

Details: Primitive camping, only toilets available. No hookups, no reservations. Approximately 30 sites. Fee is $10 per night. Can accomodate vehicles up to approximately 35 feet. May be full on weekends and holidays. Next available camping is about 50 miles away.

Lone Rock Beach, 928-608-6404.

Details: Lone Rock Beach is a primitive camping area at the south end of the lake near Wahweap. There are no facilities except for vault toilets. When camping more than 200 yards from toilet facilities, campers must have their own portable toilet or self-contained toilet facilities. The fee is $6 per vehicle per night.

Wahweap Campground, 1-928-645-2433.

Details: Large campground with picnic tables, grills, centrally located bathrooms in each loop, water is available. No reservations. One group site, reservations available. Fee is $18/night.

Wahweap RV Park, 1-928-645-2433.

Details: RV Park with full hook-ups. Reservations possible. Fees vary.

Boating

Fishing, boating, boat camping, water-based recreation, summer ranger programs, half and full-day tours to Rainbow Bridge, four-wheeling on some of the park's backroads, backpacking in the Escalante or Orange Cliffs, exploring the lake's numerous side canyons by boat.

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BIKING:

The backcountry and primitive roads of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area are a great way to enjoy the scenery of the Colorado Plateau. As more and more people turn to biking as a means to reach these scenic areas, it's important to keep in mind some safe and ethical riding practices.

RESPECT THE LAND

Bicycles are vehicles and can do much damage to fragile desert soils and vegetation. Help us protect this special place by not riding cross-country, across slickrock, or on foot trails or closed roads. STAY ON DESIGNATED ROADS AT ALL TIMES. There are NO AREAS where you may ride a bike along or from the shoreline of Lake Powell. Carrying bicycles on boats is not recommended.

Overnight camping along roads within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is permitted. You may also HIKE away from roads to camp without your bike. Carry a lock to secure your bike on the road. Riding or pushing your bike off road is not allowed. Remember always to carry all of your trash back out with you. PACK IT IN; PACK IT OUT!

BE PREPARED

Carry plenty of water - a MINIMUM of 1 gallon (4 liters) per person per day. You should also have a repair kit, extra tire tube and pump, and a first aid kit. Be prepared for temperature extremes and sudden storms. Carry raingear and polypropylene or wool for strong winds. In summer, ride early or late in the day to avoid intense midday heat. ALWAYS wear a helmet and gloves for safety. Terrain here can be extremely rugged. Watch out for other cyclists and vehicles. Use extreme caution on steep descents.

Frequent snacking on easily digested, high-energy foods is much better than eating two or three large meals a day. Some good choices might be fruit, breads, granola bars, fruit and nut mixtures, and similar items. Visitor use at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is increasing. If you're looking for solitude, plan on visiting less popular sections of the park and avoid weekends and holidays.

Nature Programs

JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM:

Why Become a Junior Ranger?

The reasons for becoming a Junior Ranger can be as individual as you are. One of the best reasons-IT'S FUN! It also gives you the chance to do some different and interesting things. While doing some of the activities, you might come across something new you've never done or thought about before. And you can be part of a nation-wide team-other Junior Rangers, the National Park Service, and others-who work to preserve special places. Glen Canyon and Lake Powell are special places. You and your family may have many fond memories of trips here; or you may just be starting to collect those memories on your first trip. As a Junior Ranger, you will be giving something special back to a very special place. And that's not only fun, it makes you feel good, too! Follow the link below to view and print your Junior Ranger Activity Book.

Area Attractions

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AREAS:

Bryce Canyon National Park, 220 miles.

Capitol Reef National Park, 102 miles.

Grand Canyon National Park, 240 miles.

Canyonlands National Park, 180 miles.

Zion National Park, 120 miles.

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Plane - The City of Page is served by a commercial commuter airline. Charter flights are available from Page and Salt Lake City to other areas on the lake. Bullfrog, Hite and Escalante all have landing strips. Cal Black Memorial Airport is located approximately 10 miles (16km) from Halls Crossing. In-park shuttle services are available at Wahweap, Bullfrog, Halls Crossing, and Hite.

Car - Lees Ferry and the Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center is located on Arizona Highway 89A. Carl Hayden Visitor Center in Page, Az is on Highway 89. The Bullfrog Visitor Center is located on Utah Highway 276. Halls Crossing is also reached by Highway 276. Hite is located just off Utah Highway 95.

Public Transportation - No public transportation serves Glen Canyon NRA.