Wahweap/Glen Canyon Dam
Glen Canyon Dam constrains the mighty Colorado to form the giant reservoir of Lake Powell. Wahweap Marina, located near Page, Arizona, is the largest marina site on the lake and offers a wide variety of visitor services and opportunities for recreation. It is named for Wahweap Canyon, a side canyon of the Colorado River now covered by Lake Powell, and derives from a Paiute word meaning bitter or alkali water. In the days before Glen Canyon dam, this was a favorite stopping place for river runners on the Colorado, as well as a favorite camping spot for cowboys running cattle in the area.

Glen Canyon Dam was constructed and is operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, an agency within the Department of Interior. The controversy surrounding the construction of the dam is often cited as the beginning of the modern-day environmental movement.

Located 5.5 miles from the visitor center along Lakeshore Drive, the Wahweap marina is operated by ARAMARK, the park concessionaire. It provides a variety of services, including lodging, food services, gift shops, 2 campgrounds (one with hook-ups), laundry, showers, and a service station. Full marina services include: slips, buoys, boat rentals, tours, repairs, dry storage and fueling.

Permit Information
No permit needed for backcountry camping in this region. Stop by the visitor center for information on the strictly-enforced rules regarding camping distance from the water, use of campfires, and other resource concerns.

Directions
Glen Canyon Dam and the Wahweap Marina are located near Page, AZ on Highway 89. Wahweap Marina is located 5.5 miles along Lakeshore Drive from the Carl Hayden Visitor Center at Glen Canyon Dam.

Information Center
There is a self-service ranger station at Wahweap. Carl Hayden Visitor Center, located at the nearby Glen Canyon Dam, offers full informational and interpretive services.

Activities