Lake Powell

History

Lake Powell was created in 1963 when the Glen Canyon Dam held back the waters of the Colorado River, forming a vast blue lake surrounded by beautiful sandstone walls on the border of Arizona and Utah. Remarkably, it took 17 years for the lake to fill the canyon to the high water mark (3700' above sea level), giving America its second largest man-made lake - and a playground like no place else on earth. In 1980, Lake Powell reached 'full pool' - 3700' above sea level for the first time. Since then, it's become the ultimate destination for houseboating vacations. Lake Powell is arguably the most scenic lake in America, situated in some of Southern Utah's finest red-rock desert country.

Specialties

With almost 2,000 miles of shoreline, endless sunshine, warm water, perfect weather and some of the most spectacular scenery in the west, Lake Powell is the ultimate playground. Rent a houseboat or enjoy our Resorts and hotel and hop aboard a guided expedition. Lake Powell Resort is located at Wahweap Marina in Page, AZ - right in the heart of all your down-lake activities and adventures. The Resort offers comfortable lodging and suites, terrific dining and an ideal place to return to each evening after a day of fun and relaxation. Here you can kick back by the side of the pool and enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery in the West. Take a boat tour, a dinner cruise or rent a powerboat for an afternoon of exploring canyons and having a picnic on your own secluded beach. With comfortable hotel rooms and suites, spectacular meals and all the comforts of home, there's no better place on the down-lake shores of Lake Powell.