Recreation Area · Utah & Arizona
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Slickrock canyons and the maze of Lake Powell
TypeRecreation Area
StatesUtah & Arizona
Best seasonSpring & fall
Don’t missHorseshoe Bend
A vast redrock playground where the Colorado River backs up into Lake Powell, filling a labyrinth of slot canyons and sandstone bays. Houseboats, hidden arches, and Horseshoe Bend on the doorstep.
What to see
- Horseshoe Bend
- Rainbow Bridge
- Antelope Canyon nearby
- Lake Powell side canyons
- Lone Rock Beach
Plan around it
On public wild lands, services are sparse and conditions change fast — check the managing agency (Forest Service / BLM / Park Service) for road and seasonal closures, fire restrictions, and any permits before you go, and pack out what you pack in.
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