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
Sep 15, 2026
Lake Powell Access: What Visitors Need to Know Through 2026
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.
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.
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle$30.00
Entrance - Motorcycle$25.00
Entrance - Per Person$15.00