Lake Powell

"Powell NOW! Work Later!"

Lake Powell was formed with the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam in 1963, on the Colorado River in Page, Arizona. It is the second largest man-made lake in the United States and is 187 miles long with 96 major side canyons and a coast line of approximately 1960 miles--more than the west coast of the U.S. from Seattle to San Diego. The scenery is almost indescribable with towering rock formations rising majestically straight up out of the water.

Lake Powell holds approximately 8.5 trillion gallons of water and summertime water temperatures approach 80 degrees. It is home to many game fish such as Walleye, Western Pike, Large and Smallmouth Bass, Stripers, Catfish and Bluegill.

Lake Powell is host to 3.5 million domestic and international visitors a year.

General Information:

Activities

Aerial Tours, Animal Viewing, ATV / 4x4 Tours, Biking, Boat Rentals, Entertainment, Fishing,
Golfing, Educational / Guided Tours
Hiking,Horseback Riding, Hunting, Museums, Paintball, Ranch Activities, Rock Climbing, Rapelling, River Running, Shopping, Snowmobiling
Skiing.

Camping and Fees

In addition to the camping areas listed below, primitive camping (no facilities) is possible at Wahweap, Bullfrog, and Hite (campers must have self-contained or portable toilets).

Shore line camping outside developed areas is possible lake-wide (campers must have self-contained or portable toilets).

NPS-managed camping is available at Lone Rock ($6.00 per night) and Lees Ferry ($10.00 per night).on a first-come, first served basis. Camping fee is $11.00 per night.

Wahweap
There are a variety of services, including: lodging, food services, gift shops, 2 campgrounds (one with hook-ups), laundry, showers, and a service station. Full marina services include: slips, buoys, boat rentals, tours, repairs, dry storage and fueling.

Bullfrog
The concessionaire, ARAMARK, provides a full complement of visitor services, including: a lodge, housekeeping units, food services, gift shop, grocery store, 2 campgrounds (one with hook-ups), laundry, showers, service station, boat rental, boat tours, and boat repair. There is a post office in Bullfrog.

Halls Crossing
ARAMARK, the park concessionaire, provides many visitor services, including: housekeeping units, grocery store, 2 campgrounds (one with hook-ups), laundry, showers, service station, boat rental, and boat repair. Cal Black Memorial Airport is located approximately 10 miles east of Halls Crossing.

Hite
Primitive camping is available at the parking area near the Hite launch ramp. (Restrooms and water are available at the top of the launch ramp.) Even more primitive camping (pit toilets, no water) is available at Farley Canyon (4.4 miles south on Hwy. 95 from the Hite junction).

Camping is allowed almost anywhere at Hite, but vehicles must remain on established roads. Be sure to haul out all your trash. Utilize pit toilets or portable toilets. Dump gray water and sewage at the Hite dump station. Pets must be leashed. Firearms (except when legally hunting) and fireworks are illegal.

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