The dam
The bridge walkway overlooks the dam. Indoor exhibits explain how the dam stores water and generates power for the region.
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Glen Canyon Dam
Free center · Seasonal hours · No dam toursUpdated October 26, 2026 Reclamation and National Park Service visitor information
Glen Canyon Dam creates Lake Powell on the Colorado River beside Page, Arizona. The Carl Hayden Visitor Center is free, with no parking charge. Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Page time. The winter schedule begins November 3 with a 4 p.m. closing. You can explore the exhibits and see the dam from the bridge; tours inside don't run.
Visiting
Glen Canyon Dam: tickets, hours and rules
| Visitor center | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Page time; winter hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning November 3. Holiday closures apply. |
| Dam tours | Tours aren't running. |
| Cost | Free visitor center and parking. |
| The dam | 710 feet above bedrock; a concrete arch. |
| Time zone | Page time: Mountain Standard Time all year. |
Reclamation and National Park Service
Page at a glance
- Lake Powell Wahweap entry costs $30 per private vehicle for 7 days.
- Horseshoe Bend Parking costs $10 per car; you don't need a guide.
- The river below River trips use Lees Ferry for access.
Map
Where Glen Canyon Dam is
Carl Hayden Visitor Center: 36.9357° N, 111.4857° W Directions in Google Maps Apple Maps OpenStreetMap
How to get there
- From Page U.S. 89 north takes you across Glen Canyon Bridge to the center.
- From Wahweap U.S. 89 toward Page reaches the center before the bridge.
- From Horseshoe Bend U.S. 89 north leads past Page to the bridge and visitor center.
Views
What you find at Glen Canyon Dam
The dam
The lake behind it
Full pool is 3,700 feet above sea level. You'll find the dated lake level on the Lake Powell page.
The river below
The Colorado River runs below the dam. Wilderness River Adventures takes you by bus from Page to Lees Ferry for its float trip.
Know before you go
Know before you go
Dam tunnel
The access tunnel is closed to the public; you can't use it to reach the Colorado River below the dam.
Winter hours
The Carl Hayden Visitor Center's winter hours start November 3: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Page time. It's closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. You can't visit on New Year's Day either.
Holiday closures
The center closes on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. You can't visit any of the exhibits on New Year's Day either.
Accessible facilities
The center has wheelchair access and accessible restrooms. You can borrow a wheelchair there and refill your own water bottle.
Good to know
People also ask
- Can you tour Glen Canyon Dam?
Tours inside Glen Canyon Dam aren't running. You can still see exhibits and films at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center. Its windows give you views of the dam and powerplant without entering the dam itself.
- What are the Carl Hayden Visitor Center hours?
Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winter hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting November 3. All hours use Page time. Your clock stays on Mountain Standard Time year round; Page doesn't observe daylight saving.
- Is Glen Canyon Dam free to visit?
The visitor center and parking are free. You don't need a tour to see the dam from the bridge. A Wahweap visit adds the park entrance fee; your Horseshoe Bend stop has a city parking charge.
- Can you use the tunnel at Glen Canyon Dam?
The dam access tunnel is closed to the public. River trips use Lees Ferry, and you can't drive down through the dam to join them. Choose the Horseshoe Bend float and kayak list for trips below the dam.