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4 LAKE POWELL
Lake Powell
928-608-6200
www.nps.gov/glca/index.htm
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area PO Box 1507, Page, AZ
Lake Powell is the second largest man-made
lake in the U.S. and is the playground for Page,
AZ, and about three million annual visitors who
enjoy the 186-miles of sparkling, clear, blue water
and 1,960-miles of shoreline. Activities include swimming, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, waterskiing, hiking, and sightseeing. The water temper
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rises to 80 degrees and remains into October. Marinas l
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and Hall’s Crossing serve hundreds of thousands of people. Hundreds of side canyons, inlets, and
coves shelter Indian ruins and natural wonders, making Lake Powell a paradise for houseboating, photography, and general exploring. Lake Powell also offers some of the nation’s finest fishing. Houseboats are recommended due to the limited access to developed areas. Canoes and Kayaks provide access to explore the small canyons (see Marinas on the opposite page).
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