Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
$100.00Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued.
AZ,UT
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Scramble down Cathedral Wash Trail
- Nearby city
- Page, AZ
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About Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. The recreation area stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a vast panorama of human history.
Weather Information
The weather in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is usually typical for the high deserts.
- Spring
weather is highly variable and unpredictable with extended periods of winds.
- Summer
are extremely hot with little, if any, shade.
- Fall
weather is usually nice and mild, a great time to beat the heat (and the crowds!).
- Winter
are moderately cold with night time lows often below freezing.
Entrance Fees
Commercial Entrance - Van
$40.00Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued.
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
$40.00Fees are assessed based on the passenger capacity of the vehicle. Pass is only valid for the same group to which it was issued.
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$30.00Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$25.00Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person
$15.00Admits one individual when entering on foot or bicycle. Individuals 15 years of age and younger are admitted free.
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
FreeAcademic fee waivers must be submitted and returned before you visit Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Operating Hours
Glen Canyon Open Hours
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is open 24 hours per day, year-round. If there is not a person staffing the entrance station, you may pay your entrance fee at the automated fee machine. Launch ramps are open all day, unless closed due to low water.
- MondayAll Day
- TuesdayAll Day
- WednesdayAll Day
- ThursdayAll Day
- FridayAll Day
- SaturdayAll Day
- SundayAll Day
Park Headquarters
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument Headquarters, located in Page, Arizona. This is an office building, closed to the public. Park Headquarters is not a visitor center. Please drive five miles north to Carl Hayden Visitor Center for information needs. Open weekdays 7am-4pm, closed weekends and Federal Holidays. Call 928-608-6200 for more information.
- Monday7:00AM - 4:00PM
- Tuesday7:00AM - 4:00PM
- Wednesday7:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thursday7:00AM - 4:00PM
- Friday7:00AM - 4:00PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Entrance Passes
Annual Entrance - Park
$55.00Annual pass is a card signed for and held by the owner. Allows unlimited entry for cardholder and everyone in that person's private vehicle to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area for 12 months from date of purchase. Does not cover vessel expanded amenity fee.
Common questions
Planning Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
