Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. The recreation area stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $30 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Entrance - Private Vehicle: $30Entrance - Motorcycle: $25Entrance - Per Person: $15Commercial Entrance - Van: $40Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $40
- HoursGlen Canyon National Recreation Area is open 24 hours per day, year-round. If there is not a person staffing the entrance station, you may pay your entrance fee at the automated fee machine. Launch ramps are open all day
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 9286086200 · glca_information@nps.gov
There are multiple districts in Glen Canyon very far away from each other. Avoid a two hundred mile detour and make sure you know which district you are going to before you begin travelling here.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include 3 Roof Ruin Trail, Alstrom Point Trail, Beehives Trail, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the hours?
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is open 24 hours per day, year-round. If there is not a person staffing the entrance station, you may pay your entrance fee at the automated fee machine. Launch ramps are open all day
Nearby sites
Adbar / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation Glen Canyon Dam
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Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA / CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation Lake Powell
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