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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.

Map showing location of park.

Back end of boat on a trailer on dirt and metal pipe road at water's edge

Lake Powell Access: What Visitors Need to Know Through 2026

2026-09-15

NPS is making enhancements and planning additional improvements at Stateline, Bullfrog, and Antelope Point within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. These efforts are designed to preserve and maximize boating access wherever water levels continue to fluctuate.

A yellow and red plane scoops water from a lake in front of red rock cliffs.

Babylon Fire Response Impacts on Lake Powell

2026-07-07

As part of ongoing response efforts to the Babylon Fire, fire suppression aircraft will be scooping water from Lake Powell between Good Hope Bay and Castle Butte to refill tanks as part of ongoing firefighting operations.

Aerial view of a desert lake surrounded by sandstone cliffs. Housboatts scattered on the lake.

Enjoy Lake Powell This Season – Plan Ahead for Changing Water Levels

2026-04-17

Use caution on Lake Powell this season as low water levels create rapidly changing conditions. Boaters are encouraged to plan ahead and stay informed before and during their visit.

Gropus of delicste white flowers growing in the sand

Spring Season 2026 Begins at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

2026-04-14

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is opening additional facilities for the spring and summer season as warmer weather and longer days return. While the park is open year-round, several services that were closed during winter are now available to visitors.