Overview
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.
Location
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.
Weather Notes
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!).
Entrance - Private Vehicle
Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers.
Entrance - Motorcycle
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person
Admits one individual when entering on foot or bicycle. Individuals 15 years of age and younger are admitted free.
Commercial Entrance - Van
Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued.
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued.
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued.
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
Academic fee waivers must be submitted and returned before you visit Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
This site doesn't offer online reservations. Contact them directly to check availability or make a booking.
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