Impounded behind the Bureau of Reclamation's Glen Canyon Dam, waters of the Colorado River and tributaries are backed up almost 200 miles, forming Lake Powell. The lake and 1,193,671 acres of federal land reside in the desert and canyon country. The National Recreation Area is located in the vicinity of 6 National Parks and 1 National Monument. Summer temperatures can get quite hot, reaching 110F. Page, AZ is the only nearby town. It has full services and facilities. From Flagstaff, AZ, take Rt 89N into Page, AZ.

Activities include camping, boating, fishing, swimming, biking, hiking and sightseeing. For more information, contact Glen Canyon NRA, P.O. Box 1507, Page, AZ 86040 or call (520)-608-6542 or 6543.

All pictures below are from Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, using various film and digital cameras. These pictures are located at the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell.

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Lake Powell behind the Glen Canyon Dam.
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Bridge at Glen Canyon Dam.
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Glen Canyon Dam.
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Further information can be found at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area NPS page or at
the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area GORP page.