Lake Powell
Bureau of Reclamation (Upper Colorado) • Built 1963 • 160,000 surface acres • 1960 miles shoreline
Lake Powell
Notice / Caution Recommended
Level is 118.0 ft below normal pool (watch for shallow hazards), water temp is cold at 54°f, light winds around 5 mph, no active algae or safety advisories.
What to Know About Lake Powell
One of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on planet earth. 1,960 miles of shoreline winding through towering red sandstone Navajo cliffs and slot canyons in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Boat Ramps & Launches
Public concrete launches, usable lake elevations, and federal pass info🚤 Big Water Visitor Center
Low Water CautionThe Big Water Visitor Center is one of four visitor centers in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, each with a different theme. However, the Big Water Visitor Center is more like a real-world time machine fo...
🚤 Carl Hayden Visitor Center
Low Water CautionMain visitor center for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument. Exhibits about recreation and historic water use. Tours of Glen Canyon Dam are closed. Movies in auditorium. Store operat...
🚤 Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center
Low Water CautionBookstore, outdoor exhibits, and self guided walks across the historic Navajo Bridge. This is a popular spot to look for California Condors.
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Official federal, Corps of Engineers & state park campsites⛺ Antelope Point Rv Park
$18 - $32 / nightWhile the Antelope Point RV park is not physically within the boundaries of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, it is operated by Antelope Point Marina. Make your reservation with them at https://antelopepointlakepowel...
⛺ Beehives Primitive Campground
$18 - $32 / nightNo reservations. $14 per night. 21 designated sites. Across the highway from Wahweap South Entrance. Picnic table at each site. No hookups or dump stations. Pack it in, pack it out. No campfires or glass containers. Thre...
⛺ Colorado River Primitive Camping Between Glen Canyon Dam And Lees Ferry
$18 - $32 / nightNo reservations. Along the fifteen mile stretch of the Colorado River between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry, there are five primitive beaches set aside for camping, marked with signs, on a first-come, first-served basis...
⛺ Glen Canyon Conservancy Flagship
$18 - $32 / nightAn official visitor center for the state of Arizona, and acting as Glen Canyon's supplementary visitor center in Page AZ, the Flagship office and retail store is a great place to start your Glen Canyon adventure. Our par...
⛺ Lees Ferry Campground
$18 - $32 / nightNo reservations. $26 per site/per night. 54 designated sites. No hookups. RV dump station. Grills provided, no open fires. Quiet time 10pm-6am. Modern bathroom/comfort station, potable water available, launch ramp 2 mile...
⛺ Lone Rock Beach Primitive Camping Area
$18 - $32 / nightNo reservations. $14 per vehicle/per night in addition to entry fees. Primitive camping is on a sandy beach or in dunes. No designated campsites. Maximum two vehicles per site. Open fires permitted, must be within four-f...
⛺ Wahweap Campground & Rv Park
$18 - $32 / nightOperated by Lake Powell Resors & Marinas. 112 dry campsites (no hook-ups), 90 full hook-ups, and 6 group camping sites. Facilities include restrooms, laundry, showers, store, phones, dump station and potable water. The a...
Today's Fishing Outlook
Favorable feeding forecast today with the First Quarter (56% illuminated). Surface water is 54°F with a steady pool (-0.01' in 24h). Fish will feed aggressively along windblown points and main-lake humps during the primary major window.
Fishing Regulations & Species
State Wildlife AgencyLicense Info: AZGFD / UDWR dual water permits.
Regulations Summary: Unlimited striper bag limit to manage species balance.
View Official Wildlife Department Regulations →Lake Rules & Boating Safety
National Park Service pass required for launch. Quagga mussel decontamination mandatory.
Recent Community Reports
Real-time water clarity, hazards, and ramp wait times shared by boaters and anglers.
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Spaceborne Satellite Observation & Water Clarity
Fresh multi-spectral overhead Earth observation from the European Space Agency (ESA) Sentinel-2 constellation (10m spatial resolution).
Satellite imagery and indices processed via Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem (CDSE) / Sentinel Hub API. Data reflects actual surface conditions at the time of orbital passage.
Derived from Band 4 red reflectance across open water pixels. Low reflectance indicates minimal suspended silt and high underwater visibility for angling and navigation.
Normalized Difference Chlorophyll Index (NDCI: -0.006) measures phytoplankton concentration using Red-Edge (B05) and Red (B04) bands to detect early bloom development before surface scums appear.
Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) contrasts Green and Near-Infrared spectra to map shallow shoals, sandbars, and exposed islands (like Sometimes Island on Travis or Wood Island on Texoma).
Recommended Gear for Current Conditions
Algorithmically matched to today's water temperature (54°F), lake elevation, and weather forecast.
O'Neill Men's Reactor-2 3/2mm Back Zip Full Wetsuit
Water temperature is a chilly 54°F. Rapid immersion risks cold shock; 3/2mm FluidFlex neoprene maintains vital core body warmth.
Taylor Made Products Low Freeboard Boat Fender & Dock Bumper
Lake is 118.0 ft low; exposed slips and low shorelines risk heavy hull scrapes from wake surges.
SereneLife 10'6" Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard (Complete Kit)
Calm winds (5 mph) offer pristine mirror-calm coves for touring, paddleboard fitness, and shoreline exploration.
Garmin Striker 4 Fishfinder with CHIRP Sonar & Dual-Beam Transducer
High-frequency CHIRP sonar pinpoints submerged humps, river channel dropoffs, bait balls, and suspended gamefish with crisp target separation.
Commercial Marinas & Featured Partners on Lake Powell
Verified marine operators, boat slip facilities, and licensed guide services.
Featured Fishing Guides on Lake Powell
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Marinas & Boat Rentals on Lake Powell
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Living on Lake Powell
Considering buying a lake cabin, dockable waterfront home, or retirement property on Lake Powell? Water levels, dock stability, and flood pool buffers are critical factors in waterfront valuation.
Federal storage bank for the Colorado River Compact. Monitored via Bureau of Reclamation RISE.
Page, AZ
Basecamp for Lake Powell, Wahweap Marina, Horseshoe Bend, and world-famous Antelope Canyon.
Big Water, UT
Desert red-rock community right across the Utah state line near Lone Rock Beach.
Bullfrog, UT
Northern hub featuring Bullfrog Marina, car ferry service, and houseboater base.
Kanab, UT
Little Hollywood film hub offering scenic canyon expeditions and western Lake Powell staging.