Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (Glen Canyon NRA) is a recreation and conservation unit of the National Park Service that encompasses the area around Lake Powell in Utah and Arizona, covering 1,254,429 acres (5,076 km²) of mostly desert. The area draws over 2,000,000 visitors annually.

Related Topics:
National Park Service - Lake Powell - Utah - Arizona

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The Glen Canyon NRA was established in 1972 "to provide for public use and enjoyment and to preserve the area's scientific, historic, and scenic features."

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The stated purpose of Glen Canyon NRA is for recreation as well as preservation (whereas a national park

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may carry more emphasis on natural preservation). As such, the area has been developed for access to Lake Powell via 5 marinas, 4 camping grounds, two small airports, and houseboat rental concessions.

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The southwestern end of Glen Canyon NRA can be accessed via U.S. Highway 89 and Arizona State Route 98. Use Utah SR-95 and Utah SR-276 to get to the northeastern end of the recreation area.

Related Topics:
U.S. Highway 89 - Arizona State Route 98 - Utah SR-95 - Utah SR-276

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