Hite
Cass Hite lived in Glen Canyon as long as anyone except the Ancestral Puebloans, or Anasazi. Cass, who had been prospecting in the Navajo Mountain country, arrived in Glen Canyon in September, 1883. Cass was looking for gold, and he found it in the sands and gravels along the Colorado River. His discovery set off a short-lived Glen Canyon gold rush. Cass Hite had reached the Colorado River by way of White Canyon, and near its mouth, he'd found a good place to cross the river. He named it "Dandy Crossing," and indeed, it was the best crossing of the Colorado River above Lees Ferry. The many prehistoric sites in the area suggest that this river crossing was well known to early inhabitants as well as to the Navajo.

Today, Hite's visitors launch power boats from the launch ramp, explore the lake and river canyons, and camp along the shores. Camping is allowed almost anywhere at Hite, but vehicles must remain on established roads. Hite has one launch ramp, a marina providing boat rentals, a store with limited supplies and groceries, fuel dock, and boat pump-out.

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
Hite may be reached from Highways 95 and 276.

Information Center
The ranger station, located adjacent to the general store, is open intermittently. Information and maps are available.

Activities