Spending time on Lake Powell near Tower Butte can make anyone excited.
Photo: NPS Photo / T Sigmon
About
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.
Activities
Auto and ATVATV Off-RoadingAuto Off-RoadingScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingBoatingMotorized BoatingJet SkiingBoat TourCampingFishingFoodDiningGuided Tours
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.
Get directions →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!).
News
Jul 7, 2026
Babylon Fire Response Impacts on Lake Powell
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.
Apr 17, 2026
Enjoy Lake Powell This Season – Plan Ahead for Changing Water Levels
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.
Apr 14, 2026
Spring Season 2026 Begins at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
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.