Lake Powell
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Overview
As the second-largest man-made reservoir in the United States, this sweeping body of water winds through hundreds of miles of red rock canyons, dramatic sandstone cliffs, and hidden sandy beaches. It is a premier vacation destination offering exceptional houseboating, jet skiing, kayak exploring, and world-class sport fishing, flawlessly blending refreshing sapphire waters with the parched, magnificent desert wilderness.
Practical Info
Suggested Duration0.5-1 day
Best TimeSummer (June to August) is an absolute paradise for water sports, with the water at the ideal temperature for swimming and water skiing; if you're purely here for the scenery, the autumn of September–October is cooler and more pleasant
Getting ThereLocated north of downtown Page, with the main visitor center and resort concentrated in the Wahweap Marina area. Because it's a national recreation area, you must show the U.S. National Park annual pass upon entry
Travel Tips
- This is America's second-largest man-made lake, with a winding shoreline of nearly 2,000 miles
- The azure clear water and the red sandstone canyons rising all around set each other off, forming a gorgeous scene of a high desert lake amid the canyons
- The most classic way to enjoy it is to go to Wahweap Marina and take a boat tour into the narrow red-rock canyon waterways, or rent a jet ski or kayak at the marina to explore freely
- In recent years, due to ongoing drought, Lake Powell's water level has fluctuated dramatically, and some marinas and launch points may close seasonally; be sure to verify the latest water-navigation status on the national park's official site before your trip
Reviews
Positive
- A blue miracle in the red desert! We rented a kayak and paddled into the Antelope Canyon Water Portion, with cliffs towering on both sides—an experience unforgettable for a lifetime
- Camping at dusk on Lone Rock Beach by the lake, watching the giant Lone Rock change color at sunset, with a starry sky reflected on the calm lake at night—romantic to the extreme
Heads up
- If you don't spend money to take a boat tour or rent water gear, just looking from the shore feels like a big patch of water, and it's hard to truly appreciate its winding canyon beauty