The dam
The dam rises 710 feet above bedrock. The visitor center overlooks the dam.
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Lake Powell today: the water level, what's open, the boats and the fees
$30/vehicle · Open 24 hoursUpdated October 26, 2026 Park Service and Reclamation
Lake Powell is the Colorado River reservoir beside Page, spanning Arizona and Utah. Glen Canyon entry costs $30 per private vehicle for 7 days. The park is open 24 hours. You can visit the dam or take a boat into the lake's side canyons. Check the lake level before you pick a launch ramp and landing.
The level
Lake Powell at a glance
The dated level measures height above sea level.
3,526.10 ft
October 24, Bureau of Reclamation
Rainbow Bridge docks
3,548 ft Full pool
3,700 ft
Elevation from the Bureau of Reclamation, read every day; the dock threshold from the National Park Service.
Lake Powell: boat access
- Rainbow Bridge by boat Rainbow Bridge's dock doesn't currently connect to land. A higher lake reading alone doesn't establish usable access. Aramark's Rainbow Bridge cruise is suspended.
- Antelope Canyon by boat Antelope Point offers a 1-hour cruise; Aramark's Wahweap Antelope Canyon cruise is suspended.
- Kayaks Antelope Point's public ramp allows kayak launches at your own risk.
- Full pool 3,700 feet above sea level
Fees
Lake Powell: tickets, hours and rules
| Entrance | $30 per private vehicle for 7 days, including passengers. |
| Horseshoe Bend | $10 per car; park passes don't cover parking. |
| Carl Hayden Visitor Center | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from March to late October; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from November to late February March through late October; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. November through late February. |
| Wahweap Marina | Motorboat launch: Stateline Auxiliary |
| Antelope Point Marina | Tour check-in: 45 minutes before departure. |
| Time zone | Page time: Mountain Standard Time year-round. |
National Park Service and marina operators; visitor center hours from Glen Canyon Conservancy.
Lake Powell weather
- 46 °F at 6:53 a.m. The air reading comes from October 26. It isn't the lake temperature.
- Sunrise 6:44 a.m., sunset 5:35 p.m. Use sunset for your travel date. Return to your launch before dark.
- No weather alerts The alert count comes from October 26. Read your lake forecast before launching.
Map
Where Lake Powell at Page is
Glen Canyon Dam: 36.9357° N, 111.4857° W Directions in Google Maps Apple Maps OpenStreetMap
How to get there
- The dam and the visitor center U.S. 89 leads to the visitor center.
- Wahweap Take U.S. 89 to Wahweap's south entrance.
- Antelope Point AZ 98 leads to N22B.
- Rainbow Bridge No road reaches Rainbow Bridge; boat arrivals still require walking.
Places
What you find at Lake Powell
The dam
Wahweap
Wahweap offers tours and rentals. Motorboats launch at Stateline Auxiliary.
The canyon from the water
Kayaks enter the flooded end of Antelope Canyon. Your paddle doesn't reach Upper Antelope Canyon or Lower Antelope Canyon.
Rainbow Bridge
Antelope Point advertises a private Rainbow Bridge expedition. Your walk can include uneven ground and knee-deep water. Choose the trip only if that approach suits your group.
Tours
Lake Powell tours, lowest price first
Kayak trips take 4 hours; the photo cruise takes 2.
| Red Rock kayak tour | from $113.56 per person for 6 or more | Antelope Canyon Kayak and Hike 115 reviews, 4.8 · Paddle the lake, then hike the canyon. · dates and prices ↗ |
| Antelope Kayak tour | from $119 per person | Lake Powell Kayak and Water Antelope Canyon Hike Guided Tour 198 reviews, 4.8 · Paddle and hike Water Antelope Canyon. · dates and prices ↗ |
| wazSUPkayaks tour | from $119 per person | Antelope Canyon Lake Powell Guided Kayaking and Hike Tour 112 reviews, 4.9 · A guided kayak trip and hike. · dates and prices ↗ |
| Photo boat tour | from $199 per person | Antelope Canyon Photo Boating Excursion 2 hours 250 reviews, 5.0 · A 2-hour photo cruise. · dates and prices ↗ |
The catch: Your tour price may exclude park entry.
Before you go
- Can you kayak into Antelope Canyon? Yes; Upper and Lower require separate tours with Navajo guides.
Tours
Tours that stop here
Antelope Canyon kayak tours
6 tours · from $56.99
Guided paddles and independent kayak rentals.
Lake Powell boat tours and rentals 4 tours · from $118.54Compare cruises with private boat rentals.
Horseshoe Bend float trips and kayak tours 3 tours · from $149.51Lake boats can't reach Horseshoe Bend below the dam.
Know before you go
Know before you go
Park entry
Bring your payment card; entrance stations don't accept cash.
Kayak fees
There's no extra park fee for kayak launches.
Boat launches
Wahweap Main and Antelope Point's public ramp are closed to motorboat launches.
Life jackets
Children 12 and younger must wear life jackets on moving boats.
Page time
Your tour uses Page time. Navajo Nation time runs an hour ahead from March's second Sunday to November's first Sunday; otherwise the clocks match.
Dam visits
Visit the exhibits; don't plan around an interior dam tour.
Good to know
People also ask
- Where is Lake Powell located?
Lake Powell spans the Arizona and Utah border in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Page is your base for the southern shore. Wahweap and Antelope Point offer boat access; launch options depend on water levels.
- How deep is Lake Powell?
561 feet is Lake Powell's maximum depth at Glen Canyon Dam when the reservoir is full. The depth changes with the water level. The dated elevation reading measures height above sea level, so it isn't a depth measurement.
- How big is Lake Powell?
186 miles, or 299 km, is Lake Powell's length at full pool. Lower water changes the shoreline and how far water reaches into canyons. That full-pool length isn't a measure of your boat trip from Page.
- Is Lake Powell man made?
Yes, Glen Canyon Dam holds back the Colorado River to form Lake Powell. The 710-foot dam height is measured from bedrock. You can see the structure from the Carl Hayden Visitor Center without taking a boat.
- Why is Lake Powell so low?
Drought and climate change have lowered Lake Powell while water releases continue through Glen Canyon Dam. That exposes more shoreline and limits your choice of boat launch ramps. A low lake doesn't close every route.
- Can you swim in Lake Powell?
Yes, you can swim in Lake Powell outside marinas and launch areas. Rainbow Bridge National Monument is closed to swimming. There aren't lifeguards; your swim plan needs a way back onto shore or your boat.