Welcome to Page, Arizona

On the southern shore of spectacular Lake Powell, Page, Arizona is the gateway to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area — a region famous for scenic vistas and exciting land and water activities. Make Page, Arizona your destination for a houseboat vacation, lakeside lodging, watersports adventures, an RV/camping trip — or as a base to explore the Southwest’s famous Grand Circle.

About Page, Arizona
This friendly community of almost 10,000 people welcomes more than three million visitors annually. These vacationers come to enjoy the area’s outstanding natural beauty and outdoor recreation. Page, Arizona is perched atop Manson Mesa overlooking dramatic vistas of Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam.

The history of this dam and the town of Page, Arizona are closely intertwined. Page, Arizona was established in 1957 to house the workers building the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River. Today this vibrant town is the service center for Lake Powell getaways and the hub of the famed Grand Circle with its national parks and monuments, state parks, historic sites, Indian ruins and fascinating geological formations. Page, Arizona is also the home of two of the largest electrical generation units in the western United States.

The landscape around Page, Arizona features colorful canyons, peaks and buttes, making it a favorite location for Hollywood filmmakers. Movies made here include Hulk (2003), Evolution (2001), Planet of the Apes (2001), Broken Arrow (1996), Maverick (1994), Planet of the Apes (1968) and The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965).

Activities & Attractions Near Page, Arizona
With its mild desert climate, Page, Arizona offers year-round opportunities to discover all the activities on and around Lake Powell. Famous as America’s Favorite Houseboating Destination, Lake Powell is an enchanting world of sapphire waters and dramatic red rock canyons. A houseboat vacation is the ideal way to explore the Lake’s nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline — more than the entire west coast of the continental United States — and its quiet coves, sandy beaches and more than 90 colorful canyons. Visitors also rent powerboats and personal watercraft to explore the lake’s endless side canyons, inlets and coves.

Boat tours, scenic cruises and dinner cruises are delightful ways to visit Rainbow Bridge, Antelope Canyon and other picturesque spots. Whitewater rafting on the Colorado River is a thrilling adventure. Guided by expert pilots, rafters follow the river and enjoy spectacular opportunities to view birds, wildlife and canyon vistas.

Swimming, water-skiing, scuba diving. fishing and many family programs are also popular. Many visitors hike to see the surrounding scenery and ancient Puebloan ruins. The Page, Arizona area also offers unique opportunities to discover the rich culture of the adjacent Navajo Nation.

Page, Arizona Houseboat Rentals & Lakeside Lodging
A beautifully equipped houseboat — your home away from home on the water — is the best way to explore, and houseboating is by far one of the most popular activities at Lake Powell. Rental houseboats are available with a range of amenities to fit every budget and the needs of every size vacation party. Houseboats can be rented at Lake Powell’s Wahweap Marina, just six miles from Page and at the Bullfrog Marina.

Just minutes from Page, Arizona, Lake Powell Resort offers comfortable lodging, great shopping and dining in the heart downlake activity. Defiance House Lodge at Bullfrog Marina is the hub of uplake adventures and welcomes you with comfortable lodging plus terrific dining and fun shopping.

Spacious Family Units with kitchens and all the comforts of home are available at three popular locations: Bullfrog Marina, Halls Crossing Marina and Hite Marina. Lake Powell is a stunning RV and camping destination with parks and campgrounds fully equipped to meet your needs and convenient to all the fun and recreation of Lake Powell.

Getting to Page, Arizona
Scheduled flights from Phoenix to Page, Arizona are available via Great Lakes Airlines (800.554.5111). There is also unscheduled air service from Salt Lake City to Bullfrog, Halls Crossing and Page with Frog Air (American Aviation) at 801.537.1537. At Page Airport, you can rent a car or utilize the shuttle services provided by Lake Powell Resort.

When planning a houseboat vacation, many visitors chose to drive because they’re bringing along ice chests, groceries, sleeping bags, cameras and fishing gear. Approximately 280 miles from Phoenix, the Page, Arizona area is served by excellent highways. See a detailed map of the area here.

ARAMARK - A Partner with Page, Arizona
ARAMARK Harrison Lodging, a national leader in hospitality services, works with state and national parks throughout the United States to create dream vacations, outdoor adventures and educational excursions.

In the Page, Arizona area, ARAMARK manages Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas and is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. ARAMARK strives to operate in a manner that protects and restores Glen Canyon National Recreation Area’s natural, cultural and historical resources for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of future generations. The initiatives of PlanetEVERgreen, ARAMARK’s corporate “greening” program, have earned numerous awards for environmental stewardship and conservation at Lake Powell.