Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a national recreation area and conservation unit that encompasses the area around Lake Powell and lower Cataract Canyon in Utah and Arizona, covering 1,254,117 acres of mostly rugged high desert terrain. The recreation area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based and backcountry recreation, with scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a vast panorama of human history. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, and other water activities on Lake Powell, which has nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline. The area also features unique rock formations, including the former Double Arch, and provides opportunities for hiking and exploring