Closure
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Posted or updated Mar 24, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
National Recreation Area
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a National Recreation Area in Arizona, Utah. The NPS currently lists 3 active alerts (1 closure), 11 campgrounds and 6 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $15.
ArizonaUtah National Recreation Area America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation.”
Active alerts
3
Closures
1
Campgrounds
11
Visitor centers
6
Current alerts and closures
3 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 2 caution and 0 information.
Caution
Lees Ferry Campground Partial Closure
The upper loop of the Lees Ferry Campground is closed for renovations. Large equipment will be paving at the Lees Ferry campground. Do not enter construction area.
Posted or updated Aug 25, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Caution
Lake Powell Recreational Water Advisory
Any time that you do recreational activities (swimming, water skiing, making sand castles, etc.) on the beaches or in the waters of Lake Powell you are strongly encouraged to follow basic hygiene practices. A number of conditions can cause potential water quality issues on Lake Powell, at Lees Ferry, and on Colorado River tributaries.
Posted or updated May 26, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Entrance fees and passes
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area currently charges $30 per week per passenger vehicle and an expanded amenity fee for motorized vessels.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $30 | Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers. Buy online |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $25 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Entrance - Per Person | $15 | Admits one individual when entering on foot or bicycle. Individuals 15 years of age and younger are admitted free. |
| Commercial Entrance - Van | $40 | Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued. |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $40 | Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued. |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $100 | Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued. |
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups | Free | Academic fee waivers must be submitted and returned before you visit Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $55 | At the park |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.
Things to do
Contemplate Your Place in the Landscape At The Big Map
The Glen Canyon and Surrounding Area Relief Map sits in a place of honor at the Powell Museum & Archives next to Glen Canyon Conservancy's Flagship office.
1-120 Minutes Year-round Fee applies
Day Trip or Backpack Hike to Coyote Gulch
Open year-round but most popular in Spring and Fall, Coyote Gulch is a tributary of the Escalante River with several entry points for day hiking or backpacking in the Escalante Canyons of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Grand Staircase National…
1-14 Days Year-round Reservation required
Driving the Burr Trail
Drive the scenic Burr Trail from Glen Canyon's Bullfrog district, along the bottom of Capitol Reef, through Grand Staircase, to Boulder, UT.
1-14 Days Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
See all 12 things to do in Glen Canyon →
Activities the NPS lists for Glen Canyon.
Auto and ATVATV Off-RoadingAuto Off-RoadingScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingBoatingMotorized BoatingJet SkiingBoat TourCampingFishingFoodDiningGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHands-OnVolunteer VacationHikingPaddlingKayakingJunior Ranger ProgramSwimmingShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is open 24 hours per day, year-round. If there is not a person staffing the entrance station, you may pay your entrance fee at the automated fee machine.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
Weather: The weather in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is usually typical for the high deserts. Summers are extremely hot with little, if any, shade. Winters are moderately cold with night time lows often below freezing.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 9286086200
- [email protected]
- Address
- 691 Scenic View Rd., Page, AZ 86040
- Coordinates
- 36.9357, -111.4856· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullfrog Visitor Center | Daily: Closed | — | Yes |
| Carl Hayden Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9286086200 | Yes |
| Escalante Interagency Visitor Center | Mon Closed · Tue 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Wed 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Thu 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Sun Closed | 435-826-5499 | Yes |
| Glen Canyon Conservancy Flagship | Mon 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Tue 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Wed 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun Closed | 928-640-3900 | Yes |
| Halls Crossing Contact Station | — | — | Yes |
| Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 928-660-7884 | Yes |
Campgrounds
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Point RV Park | 104 | 104 | 0 | No | $70 | Reservation site |
| Beehives Primitive Campground | 21 | 0 | 21 | Yes | $14 | Reservation site |
| Bullfrog RV & Campground | 98 | 24 | 75 | Yes, up to 50 ft | — | Reservation site |
| Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry | 5 | 0 | 5 | No | Free | — |
| Dirty Devil Primitive Camping Area | 0 | 0 | 0 | No | $12 | Reservation site |
| Farley Canyon Primitive Camping Area | 0 | 0 | 0 | Yes | $12 | Reservation site |
| Halls Crossing RV & Campground | 72 | 24 | 41 | Yes, up to 60 ft | — | Reservation site |
| Lees Ferry Campground | 54 | 0 | 54 | Yes | $26 | Reservation site |
| Lone Rock Beach Primitive Camping Area | 0 | 0 | 0 | Yes | $14 | Reservation site |
| Stanton Creek Primitive Camping Area | 0 | 0 | 0 | Yes, up to 10000 ft | $12 | Reservation site |
| Wahweap Campground & RV Park | 266 | 251 | 36 | Yes, up to 70 ft | — | Reservation site |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/glca/index.htm
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