Lake Powell, in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, is one of the world's great places for boating! The 186-mile long lake offers sandy beaches, cool blue water, and exceptional red-rock scenery. With a shoreline longer than the whole western coast of the continental United States, Lake Powell offers adventure for everyone.

Boat owners...Help keep Lake Powell pure! Click Here for important information.

Important new requirements from the National Park Service for boats entering Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Click here to learn more on how to self certify your boat before you arrive.

Boating Adventures on Lake Powell

Play on the Lake -Ski or Wake Board - Hit the big bays first thing in the morning, while the water is glassy.

Rainbow Bridge National Monument - Boat to this remarkable site - the largest natural bridge in the world - using your own boat, a rental, or jump on the tour boat.

Remote Canyons - Explore the lake’s distant canyons (Escalante and San Juan arms). Camp on the beach and enjoy solitude under the stars.

Fish - Catch Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Walleye, Catfish, Crappie and Bluegill in the lake’s canyons and bays.

Boat Camping - Boat camping is available to anyone that pays the entrance fee into the National Recreation Area. Boat campers must have their own toilet facilities. Campfires are permitted but all ashes and refuse must be carried out.

Developed public campgrounds are located at each marina, and elsewhere on the lake. There is a fee to stay at developed campgrounds.

All Boaters must follow federal and state regulations.

Navigating Lake Powell Tips - Click Here

United States Coast Guard www.uscgboating.org
Utah State Parks www.stateparks.utah.gov
Arizona Game and Fish www.azgfd.com