Wahweap Campground on Lake Powell part of Glen Canyon NRA offers the opportunity to camp with views of the lake. The campground has both RV sites and Tent Sites.
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Wahweap Campground Lake Powell
Wahweap offers plenty of fun and is a great place to enjoy the solitude of Lake Powell. The campground has a great view of the lake and offers easy access to the marina and Lake Powell Resort.
You can rent a wide variety of powerboats and water toys at the marina. Day trips to Rainbow Bridge National Monument are offered by the resort and depart from the marina.
Number of Sites: 266 - 112 dry campsites (no hook-ups), 90 full hook-ups, and 6 group camping sites.
Location in the park: Centrally located at Wahweap Marina about ¼ mile from the shore of Lake Powell.
Campsite Cost: Make sure to check with the park for the most updated camping fees
Campground Address: Lake Shore Dr, Page, AZ 86040
Latitude/Longitude: 36.9973° N, 111.4991° W
Accessible Sites:
Campground Reservations
Are campground Reservations Available? Yes
Phone Number? 800-528-6154
Online? www.lakepowell.com
How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? 13 months in advance
Campground Amenities
Facilities include restrooms, laundry, showers, store, phones, dump station, and potable water. The amphitheater, picnic area, and swim beach are nearby.
Showers are $2 with a 15-minute time limit. The showers and laundry are open 24 hours a day. Laundry is $1 for the washer and $.50 for the dryer.
There is very little shade in the campground! Make sure you are prepared for the hot sun especially during the summer. We visited in May and it was 105 degrees the day we were there.
Dump Station: yes
Bear Boxes: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Coin-operated laundry and shower facilities located at the store
Is wifi available? Free WiFi was installed at the campground. Connectivity varies due to our remote location, usage, weather, and location in the park. WiFi is also available in the Lake Powell Resort lobby
Is cellular Phone Service Available? Yes, We had spotty service in some areas and great service in others.
Is camp host available on site?
Is firewood available for purchase? There is a camp store at the entrance to the campground.
Amenities at each campsite:
Fire pit in the site? Yes
Picnic Table in the site? Yes
Potable Water? Yes
RV Camping at Wahweap Campground
The campsites have level paved parking pads, some of the sites have lake views. There is a bbq brassiere for each site. The RV Park Campground has full hookup sites made for fun with a wide parking pad.
Full Hook-Up Sites (139) - Loops A, B, C, D, F
- 30 and 50 amp service, water, and septic
- 139 sites with Full Hook-Ups
RV Length: Sites accommodate up to 45' - very limited sites over 70'; only two vehicles per site; some double-wide spaces available
Generators: generators must be turned off between 10 pm and 6 am.
How to get to Campground
Campground Regulations
The maximum number of people in a campsite:
The number of cars per campsite:
Check-In Time: 12 pm
Checkout time: 11 am
Quiet Hours: 10 pm to 6 am
Pets Allowed: Pets must be on a leash, under control and not to be left unattended. Pet owners are responsible to pick up after their pets.
Wahweap Campground Map
Things to do When Camping at Wahweap Campground
🚤 Launch or rent a boat from Wahweap Marina, the largest and best-equipped marina on Lake Powell, steps from the campground
🏊 Swim at the Wahweap swim beach adjacent to the marina
🛶 Rent a kayak, paddleboard, jet ski, or powerboat for a day exploring the canyons and blue waters of Lake Powell
🛥️ Book a guided boat tour to Rainbow Bridge National Monument, one of the largest natural bridges on Earth
🌅 Take a sunset dinner cruise on Lake Powell for spectacular canyon wall colors
🌄 Drive to Horseshoe Bend, one of the most photographed landmarks in the Southwest, just minutes from the campground
🌊 Visit Antelope Canyon, the famous slot canyon beloved by photographers, a short drive from Page
🏛️ Tour Glen Canyon Dam and the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for exhibits on one of the engineering wonders of the American West
🎣 Fish for striped bass and smallmouth bass in the rich waters of Lake Powell
🌌 Stargaze on clear nights with excellent dark sky conditions and canyon wall silhouettes overhead
📸 Photograph the dramatic buttes, plateaus, and lake scenery that make this one of the most visually distinctive campgrounds in the Southwest
Best Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Tours & Activities
Horseshoe Bend Rafting Trip in Page
⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars (183+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: 5 hours | 🚣 Check Rates and Availability
A Badge of Excellence holder recommended by 98% of travelers and booked multiple times daily, this is the standout water experience at Glen Canyon. A guided motorized raft takes guests down the Colorado River through the heart of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, past towering canyon walls, ancient petroglyphs on Petroglyph Beach, and around the base of the iconic Horseshoe Bend. Guides like Kelly, Kris, and Castro earn rave reviews by name for their knowledge of the canyon, their storytelling, and their eye for spotting bighorn sheep along the cliffs. Suitable for all ages and experience levels. Booked 2 or more times today. Reserve well in advance, particularly for spring and fall visits.
Antelope Canyon Photo Boating Excursion
⭐️ Rating: 5.0 out of 5 Stars (224+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: 2 hours | 🚤📷 Check Rates and Availability
A perfect option for photographers and visitors who want to experience Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell without the effort of a full-day adventure. This small-group boat tour departs from Wahweap Marina and cruises past the stunning slot canyon walls that plunge directly into the lake, with stops at the Wahweap Overlook and Glen Canyon Dam along the way. Guides take photos for guests throughout the excursion and share the history and geology of the canyon. Reviewers rave about the swimming opportunities and the breathtaking scenery. A perfect 5.0 rating across more than 224 reviews. Likely to sell out on peak dates.
Antelope Canyon Lake Powell Guided Kayaking and Hike Tour
⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars (150+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: Half day | 🛶🥾 Check Rates and Availability
One of the most immersive and physically engaging ways to experience Glen Canyon, this guided small-group tour combines kayaking across Lake Powell with a hike into one of the area's famous slot canyons. Guides like Lucas, Nolan, and Vince earn consistently outstanding reviews for their knowledge of the canyon's geology, history, and ecology. Reviewers highlight the unhurried pace, the personal attention from guides, and the opportunity to swim in the stunning blue waters of Lake Powell along the way. A great choice for active travelers and adventurous families.
Make sure to click here for more tours in the Page, Arizona Area.
Lodging in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
⭐️ 4.1 of 5 Stars - Lake Powell Resort - Click here for Rates and Availability.
The premier in-park resort sitting directly on the shores of Lake Powell at Wahweap Marina, with jaw-dropping views of Tower Butte, Antelope Island, and Navajo Mountain right from your room!
All 348 rooms feature mini-fridges, Keurig coffee makers with Starbucks K-cups, flat-screen TVs with HD programming, and eco-friendly toiletries, with lake-view rooms and junior suites available. Amenities include two outdoor pools, the Rainbow Room restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, the Driftwood Lounge bar, marina with boat rentals and tours to Rainbow Bridge National Monument, gift shop, free WiFi in public areas, and free parking. Open year-round!
Read our full review of the Lake Powell Resort here!
⭐️ 4.0 of 5 Stars - Defiance House Lodge - Click here for Rates and Availability.
A remote and beautifully positioned lodge perched on a hill overlooking Lake Powell at Bullfrog Marina on the Utah side of the recreation area!
Rooms feature stunning lake views, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffee makers, with the on-site Anasazi Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with panoramic water views. Direct access to boating, kayaking, fishing, and boat tours right from the marina below. Free WiFi, free parking, and open seasonally from April through October. A perfect base for exploring the northern reaches of Glen Canyon!
Lodging options near Glen Canyon in Page, Arizona
⭐️ 4.8 of 5 Stars - Shash Dine EcoRetreat - Click here for Rates and Availability.
A completely one-of-a-kind Native American owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned off-grid glamping retreat on the Navajo Nation, just 12 miles south of Page with breathtaking views of Lake Powell and the Vermilion Cliffs!
Choose from canvas bell tents, restored Navajo sheep wagons, traditional Navajo hogans, and wooden cabins, all featuring premium pillowtop mattresses, Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, solar lighting, and USB charging stations. A complimentary continental breakfast of fresh fruit, muffins, Navajo tea, and coffee is served each morning. Fire pits, stargazing, hiking, horseback riding, and guided cultural tours.
Click on this link or the map below to see current rates for hotels and vacation rentals in Page, Arizona.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Entrance Fee
Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.
Park Entrance Pass - $30.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $25.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Per-Person Entrance Pass - $15.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
Annual Park Entrance Pass - $55.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.
$0.00 for Education/Academic Group
$40.00 for Commercial Van with 7-15 seats
$40.00 for Commercial Mini-Bus with 16-25 seats
$100.00 for Commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.
Photos of the Campground
Full Hook-Up Sites (139) - Loops A, B, C, D, F
- 30 and 50 amp service, water, and septic
- Sites accommodate up to 45' - very limited sites over 70'; only two vehicles per site; some double-wide spaces available
- 139 sites with Full Hook-Ups
Tent Only Sites - Loop 1
- 36 sites - 27 sites with parking, 9 outlying sites located between 20-80 yards from the parking area. Guests must pack in their equipment.
Tent or Self-contained RV Sites (112) - Loops 2, 3, 4
- Some sites can accommodate up to a 25 ft. RV, there is limited extra parking space in the campground.
Group Tent Area - Loop G
- Sites can accommodate 9 to 25 people or 8 to 10 tents depending on size, per site.
Great Park Sites near Lake Powell
- Upper Antelope Canyon
- Horseshoe Bend
- Rainbow Bridge National Monument - you can take boat tours from the resort.
- Pipe Springs National Monument
- Navajo National Monument
- Grand Canyon National Park
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