Lake Powell, AZ
Lake Powell is a reservoir on the Colorado River, straddling the border of Arizona and Utah located just 3 miles from Page. This popular vacation spot known for houseboat, speedboat, and kayaking excursions attracts around two million visitors every year. It is the second-largest man-made reservoir by maximum water capacity in the United States behind Lake Mead, storing 24,322,000 acre-feet of water when full. However, due to high water demands for human and agricultural consumption and droughts in the area, both Lake Mead and Lake Powell have diminished in size several times during the 21st century in terms of volume of water, depth, and surface area. Lake Powell was created by the flooding of Glen Canyon by the Glen Canyon Dam, which the area is now known as the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Besides being one of the most loved recreation spots in the American Southwest, Lake Powell is functionally a water storage facility for the Upper Basin states of the Colorado River Compact (Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico). Other environmental concerns have risen out the damming of the Colorado River. But for now, keeping water levels at a more sustainable level to provide for growing populations and resource demands remains the focus.
Lake Powell has a lot every everything for everyone when in comes to accommodations. Where else could you stay in an upscale resort, luxury houseboat or bivvy camp all in the same recreational area? Lake Powell is for everyone. Whether you decide to stay indoors, on the water or camp, Lake Powell can deliver the adventure or relaxation you are craving on your next vacation. Take a look at our Lake Powell Hotels and Camping page for some lodging options. Also, our Lake Powell Houseboat Rentals section can give you an idea of what to expect if you're considering taking a boat out and making it your vacation home for a few days.
Lake Powell, depending on the time of year you visit, can be incredibly relaxing or a complete party. The lake is big enough that you can find yourself a more secluded cove for some peace and quiet if that's more your style. Visitors enjoy basking in the sunlight from the deck of a boat, on one of the many beaches or while paddleboarding. Outdoor enthusiasts like using a houseboat as their basecamp, while they take a personal watercraft to go exploring the slot canyons that can only be accessed by small boats, kayaks or paddleboards. These small finger-like canyons that branch off the main lake is one of the rare features that Lake Powell offers as this area was once a canyon before it got dammed and flooded. Of course, jet-skiing, powerboating and waterslides can also be expected at Lake Powell. Whatever you'd like your lake experience to be, Lake Powell can deliver.
Hotels & Things to Do at Lake Powell
Best Western View of Lake Powell
Surrounded by views of the Glen Canyon Rim, Best Western View of Lake Powell Hotel serves a free hot breakfast buffet daily. Lake Powell Marina is 15 minutes drive from the hotel. There is a seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub available.
Free Breakfast | Family-Friendly Suites | Pool | Fitness Room
Monument Valley Air and Ground Tour from Phoenix
See more of Arizona's stunning natural beauty on a comprehensive full-day tour by air and land that culminates in Monument Valley. Enjoy a scenic flight from Phoenix over Tonto National Forest, Sedona, San Francisco Peaks, the Grand Canyon and Lake Powell, before landing near Monument Vall
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See more of Arizona's stunning natural beauty on a comprehensive full-day tour by air and land that culminates in Monument Valley. Enjoy a scenic flight from Phoenix over Tonto National Forest, Sedona, San Francisco Peaks, the Grand Canyon and Lake Powell, before landing near Monument Valley. Then take a four-wheel drive tour with a Navajo guide to explore Monument Valley and the Navajo Tribal Park. After the 1.5-hour ground tour, try Navajo tacos for lunch before taking in more views on your return flight to Phoenix.
Tours from Phoenix
Wahweap RV & Campground
Centrally located at Wahweap Marina about ¼ mile from the shore of Lake Powell. Wahweap offers plenty of fun with a wide variety of powerboats and water toys from which to choose. You can also enjoy the restaurant, lounge, Wahweap Grille, Wind and gift shop at the Lake Powell Resort. This
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Centrally located at Wahweap Marina about ¼ mile from the shore of Lake Powell. Wahweap offers plenty of fun with a wide variety of powerboats and water toys from which to choose. You can also enjoy the restaurant, lounge, Wahweap Grille, Wind and gift shop at the Lake Powell Resort. This RV Park/Campground is also a great place to enjoy the winter solitude of Lake Powell.
Pet-Friendly
Houseboating.org
Lake Powell is one of the greatest water recreation spots on Earth, brimming with ways to have fun on, and in the water. Explore scenic coves and canyons with a power boat or personal watercraft. Enjoy the thrill of water skiing, wakeboarding and ski tubing. We offer boats and water toys f
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Lake Powell is one of the greatest water recreation spots on Earth, brimming with ways to have fun on, and in the water. Explore scenic coves and canyons with a power boat or personal watercraft. Enjoy the thrill of water skiing, wakeboarding and ski tubing. We offer boats and water toys for every occasion. Rates vary by season and the type of equipment. Call one of our experts for pricing details.
Family-Friendly Suites | Pet-Friendly
Lees Ferry Campground
51 designated sites. No hookups. RV dump station. Grills provided, no ground fires outside grill. Quiet time 10 pm-6 am. Modern bathroom/comfort station. Potable water available. Launch ramp within 2 miles. Gas and supply store at Marble Canyon, about 5 miles away. No reservations. $20 per
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51 designated sites. No hookups. RV dump station. Grills provided, no ground fires outside grill. Quiet time 10 pm-6 am. Modern bathroom/comfort station. Potable water available. Launch ramp within 2 miles. Gas and supply store at Marble Canyon, about 5 miles away. No reservations. $20 per site per night.
Pet-Friendly
Bullfrog RV & Campground
Located 288 miles north of Wahweap by automobile on Utah Hwy 276, Bullfrog Marina RV Park & Campground offers plenty of fun with a wide variety of powerboats and water toys from which to choose. You can also enjoy the restaurant and gift shop at nearby Defiance House Lodge.
Pet-Friendly
Lake Powell Houseboat Rentals
Renting a houseboat on Lake Powell along the Utah and Arizona border is an incredibly popular activity. Imagine cruising atop clear blue waters beneath high red rock cliff walls while the warm sun shines down on you. Explore serpentine finger canyons, drop a line and fish for bass or walle
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Renting a houseboat on Lake Powell along the Utah and Arizona border is an incredibly popular activity. Imagine cruising atop clear blue waters beneath high red rock cliff walls while the warm sun shines down on you. Explore serpentine finger canyons, drop a line and fish for bass or walleye, swim in the warm waters, and camp along sandy shores. We offer different houseboats for rent at Lake Powell. Our friendly Houseboat Rental agents are more than happy to discuss your options.
Lake Powell Campgpound
Our campground is the perfect place to sit back and relax after a busy day touring the Grand Circle area of Northern Arizona and Southern Utah. Our staff is familiar with Page and the surrounding area, and we’d love to show you all the best places to go! Enjoy camping with full amenities,
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Our campground is the perfect place to sit back and relax after a busy day touring the Grand Circle area of Northern Arizona and Southern Utah. Our staff is familiar with Page and the surrounding area, and we’d love to show you all the best places to go! Enjoy camping with full amenities, RV sites and even glamping in covered wagons!
Antelope Point Marina
Make your next trip extra smooth and easygoing—a total holiday in other words. Let us take care of the everyday necessities of boat housekeeping so you can focus exclusively on the fun. We’ll spring clean your boat and stock it with household items ready for you to relax and enjoy. We can
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Make your next trip extra smooth and easygoing—a total holiday in other words. Let us take care of the everyday necessities of boat housekeeping so you can focus exclusively on the fun. We’ll spring clean your boat and stock it with household items ready for you to relax and enjoy. We can even arrange to fill up your refrigerator and pantry so you’re fully stocked to take off as soon as you arrive.
Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas
Imagine all the comforts of home—comfy beds, great living space, a fully appointed kitchen, and a solid sound system—on your private houseboat, surrounded by Lake Powell’s breathtaking scenery. One of the best things about houseboating is that even a first-time boater can learn how to pilo
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Imagine all the comforts of home—comfy beds, great living space, a fully appointed kitchen, and a solid sound system—on your private houseboat, surrounded by Lake Powell’s breathtaking scenery. One of the best things about houseboating is that even a first-time boater can learn how to pilot a houseboat after just a short lesson, taught by our expert staff. Once you’re underway, you’ll be off and exploring one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the country—home to 96 major side canyons and nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline.
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