Lakeside camping · Utah
Alstrom Point
A cliff-top overlook of Lake Powell’s Gunsight Bay
SettingLakeside
StateUtah
Best seasonSpring & fall
ReserveFree dispersed (no reservation; BLM/GSENM)
One of the most jaw-dropping (and hard-won) overlooks in the Southwest — a redrock promontory high above the blue fingers of Lake Powell and Gunsight Bay. The rough 4WD track keeps the crowds away; the sunrise rewards the ones who make it.
Don’t missGunsight Bay at sunrise
RVs & rigsHigh-clearance 4WD only (very rough, sandy); no services
What’s here
- Lake Powell overlook
- Gunsight Bay
- Page & Antelope Canyon nearby
- Dark skies
Reservation windows, fees, and seasonal/road closures change — confirm with the managing agency (Recreation.gov, the state park system, or the forest/BLM office) before you go, and check fire restrictions and pack-it-out rules, especially for free dispersed sites.
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