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Things to do in Page, Arizona
Updated October 26, 2026 City of Page fees; park agency and tour company rules
Page is your base for Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell in northern Arizona. Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon need Navajo guides; Antelope Canyon X does too. Book your canyon time slot first. Fit Horseshoe Bend around it with daylight for your return walk; parking costs $10 per car. Add the free Carl Hayden Visitor Center during opening hours; plan your Lake Powell departure and launch separately.
Which place for you
Best for one day, for a family, or without a tour
Book your canyon time slot before planning other stops.
Your park pass won't cover parking.
Your launch point depends on the lake level.
8 places
Places around Page worth your day
Eight places with separate fees and access rules.
Upper Antelope Canyon
Navajo guide, 8.9 miles east on AZ-98
The exit isn't step-free; you'll walk through soft sand and climb stairs.
Lower Antelope Canyon
Navajo guide, AZ-98 east of Page
You'll descend stairs into narrow passages, so keep your hands free.
Antelope Canyon X
Navajo guide, Taadidiin Tours
Bags aren't allowed on the hiking tour, including hydration packs.
Horseshoe Bend
No guide, 4.3 miles south on US-89
Tap-to-pay isn't accepted; bring cash or a physical card.
Lake Powell
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Your vehicle pass covers its passengers; boat trips cost extra.
Glen Canyon Dam
Bureau of Reclamation, 2 miles north
Exhibits and dam views need no tour.
Rainbow Bridge
National Monument, by boat or a long hike with a Navajo permit
Shore landings can involve unstable mud.
Page, the town
Arizona time, no daylight saving
John C. Page Memorial Park has a playground for your children.
Compare
Page, Arizona places at a glance
The same three things for every place, in the same order as above.
| Place | Entry | Hours | How you get there |
|---|---|---|---|
Upper Antelope Canyon
Navajo guide, 8.9 miles east on AZ-98 |
$92 plus the $15 permit direct; from $99 on the booking page | Slots 8:20 a.m. to 4 p.m. by company; 2-hour limit | Your car to the lot or an office in Page; vans from hotels |
Lower Antelope Canyon
Navajo guide, AZ-98 east of Page |
$80.50 direct at Ken's or Dixie's, permit included | Slots 6:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in summer, 8:45 to 2:45 in winter | Your car to Ken's or Dixie's; check in 30 to 45 minutes early |
Antelope Canyon X
Navajo guide, Taadidiin Tours |
$47 plus the $15 permit; photo tour $142 | By the company's calendar | Your car to the Taadidiin office |
Horseshoe Bend
No guide, 4.3 miles south on US-89 |
$10 per car or RV, $5 per motorcycle | Sunrise to sunset; 6:44 a.m. to 5:35 p.m. today | Your car to the City of Page lot, then a 1.5-mile walk |
Lake Powell
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area |
$30 per vehicle for 7 days | The lake all day; Carl Hayden 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 4 p.m. from November to late February | US-89 north to Wahweap; AZ-98 east to Antelope Point |
Glen Canyon Dam
Bureau of Reclamation, 2 miles north |
Free at the visitor center; no dam tours | Carl Hayden Visitor Center 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March to late October; to 4 p.m. November to late February | US-89 north from town; parking at the center |
Rainbow Bridge
National Monument, by boat or a long hike with a Navajo permit |
Monument entry is free; access fees and permits are separate | The tour boat is suspended at today's level | Private boat up the lake, or the Navajo Mountain trail with a Navajo backcountry permit |
Page, the town
Arizona time, no daylight saving |
Free | Page time all year; the Navajo Nation an hour ahead from March to early November | US-89 from Flagstaff or Kanab; AZ-98 from the east |
Agency and operator data; all hours in Page time.
Good to know
People also ask
- What is there to do in Page, Arizona?
Horseshoe Bend costs $10 per car; you don't need a guide. The Carl Hayden Visitor Center is free to visit independently. Canyon tours and Lake Powell boat tours need bookings. Rainbow Bridge has no road access.
- Where is Page, Arizona?
Page is in northern Arizona beside Lake Powell. The Horseshoe Bend lot is 4.3 miles, or 6.9 km, from central Page. Canyon meeting points vary by company; your booking gives the address in town or along AZ-98.
- How do you visit Antelope Canyon?
The $15 permit doesn't let you enter on your own. You need a Navajo guide and a booked time slot. Your tour booking should show the exact meeting point and whether the permit is included.
- Can you swim in Lake Powell?
Yes, you can swim at Lake Powell; Wahweap Swim Beach has road access. Marinas and launch areas are closed to swimming. Swimming is also banned within Rainbow Bridge National Monument, and there aren't lifeguards at the lake.
- What time is it in Page, Arizona?
Page uses Mountain Standard Time year-round, UTC-7, and your tours keep Page time. Navajo Nation time runs an hour ahead from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The clocks agree the rest of the year.