Glen Canyon National Recreation Area – Wahweap
Wahweap Creek flows into the Lake Powell Reservoir in the town of Wahweap at Wahweap Bay where it gives its name to the Wahweap Marina, a popular access point to the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
This is the favorite spot to bird Lake Powell Reservoir. During migration and winter, look for waterfowl, shorebirds, loons, grebes, and gulls. Unusual passerines may be found in plantings in the area.
Site Information
Region: Northern
County: Coconino
Directions: Wahweap Marina is 5.5 miles from the Glen Canyon Dam along Lakeshore Drive.
Latitude: 36.995
Longitude: -111.487
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: $30.00 per vehicle, $55.00 annual pass, or American the Beautiful pass
Habitats: Desert, Stream or river
Know Before You Go
Wahheap Marina is operated by Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas (LPRM). Services provided: lodging, food services, gift shops, 2 campgrounds (one with hook-ups), laundry, showers, and a service station.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Rare: California Condor
Speciality: Black-throated Gray Warbler, Hooded Oriole, Lucy’s Warbler, Red Crossbill
Charismatic: Greater Roadrunner, Loggerhead Shrike, Western Kingbird, White-winged Dove
Contact Information
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
National Park Service
PO Box 1507
Page, AZ 86040
Phone: 928-608-6200
Website: https://www.nps.gov/glca/index.htm
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L352954
Additional Resources:
California Condor Recovery Program
Lake Powell
Wahweap Marina Main Launch Ramp
