Lake Powell

Lake Powell, a massive water system in Arizona, is arguably the top most beautiful lakes in Arizona. The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which surrounds the lake and is larger than 250 square miles, is only about 1.5 million acres.

There are so many tinier side canyons around Lake Powell that it would be nearly impossible to explore them all. The shoreline of Lake Powell actually reaches 1,960 miles long because of these canyons!

When the Glen Canyon Dam was built in 1956, it created Lake Powell, which was then surrounded by miles and miles of slot canyons. The shorelines are mostly made of red rock sandstone, like other regions close to southern Utah and northern Arizona. Considering that Lake Powell is located on the border of Arizona and Utah, your choice of destination will depend on where you are traveling from. While Arizonans frequently camp at Lone Rock, Utahns typically launch their houseboats from the Bullfrog marina. Both the north and south shorelines of Lake Powell are dotted with marinas.

Boating is by far the most popular activity in this area, and wakeboarders in particular enjoy getting out on the water early in the morning to take advantage of the clear still water. On this lake, people also enjoy swimming, paddle boarding, jet skiing, and kayaking. Because of its immensity, Lake Powell can accommodate a large number of visitors every day. On the rugged cliff walls, keep an eye out for mule deer and bighorn sheep. Visit Rainbow Bridge, one of nature's most magnificent arches, as a side trip.

Location: Page, AZ