Kayak Lake Powell & Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

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Kayaking is an excellent way to experience Lake Powell and its magnificent geologic wonders. There is no fee to launch a kayak in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. All launch ramps are welcome to any kind of boat. Kayakers may find it easier to launch at the less congested ramps, reducing the chances of disturbance by motorized vehicles. Downlake: Antelope Point and Stateline ramps (Wahweap Marina) have less traffic. Uplake: Halls Crossing may be a better option than the Bullfrog ramp. In addition to the launch ramps, kayaks can easily be launched at Glen Canyon NRA's primitive beach camping areas. Lone Rock Beach is especially popular downlake, and Stanton Creek is the place to go in the Bullfrog area. Many locals enjoy smooth day trips around the Wahweap and Lone Rock areas . There are times when the beaches are pretty crowded with motorized vessels, but there are a few quiet coves a kayak could sneak into.For longer trips, Warm Creek Bay is a popular destination. When the lake is at full pool, there is a cut between Castle Rock and Antelope Island which is used as a shortcut to Warm Creek Bay and other destinations north. At times when the cut is closed, there may be a chance to portage a kayak across the cut, saving the trip around Antelope Island.Padre Bay has many nice beaches. Getting there can be difficult, because there is nowhere to stop in the Narrows, where it can become quite choppy during high boat traffic or inclement weather. Moqui Canyon: about 1.5-2 miles up stream from Halls Crossing marina. This is a great kayaking spot as long as boat traffic is not too heavy. The canyon is relatively long (even at lower lake levels) and has high walls and many large alcoves. When you run out of lake, Moqui is also a nice spot for a day hike.Lost Eden Canyon: about 1 mile down stream from Halls Crossing marina. This is a short 3-fingered canyon with beautiful sculpted walls and several extremely large alcoves.Annie’s Canyon: about 15 miles downstream from Halls Crossing marina. A beautiful moderate length canyon that also has great hiking.Escalante Arm: About 35 miles downstream from Halls Crossing. Nearly any of the side canyons in the Escalante arm offer some premier paddling and hiking experiences. Alcoves, arches, rock art, hanging gardens, and more abound in this region. If your party has a runabout this may oprovide some paddlers a quicker way to get to this location. Make sure to check with a marina, boat rental, or a visitor center for a current marine weather forecast. Camping is allowed on the lake for up to 14 days. There are no camping fees assessed or required permits.

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