Escape the Valley heat and head to Lake Powell for the ultimate lake vacation this summer.
Straddling the northern Arizona and southern Utah border, the 186-mile Lake Powell lies within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and boasts nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline, 96 slot canyons, sapphire blue water, towering red sandstone cliffs, along with sandy beaches and buttes to explore.
While the spectacular scenery and endless sunshine are enough to soak in, it’s all about the water at Lake Powell. Lake Powell offers lakeside rooms, restaurants with lake views for sunset, houseboats that sleep up to 14 people, power boats, jet skis and so much more. Plus, this year at Lake Powell is set to be epic with rising lake levels that are more than 60 feet compared to last year, so you won’t be disappointed while you live, play and eat on the water.
Considered to be one of the country’s top houseboating destinations, Lake Powell offers a fleet of houseboat rentals that range from 46′ to 75,’ so you can live on the water in your own houseboat, which is like an RV but only cooler! If staying on the shore is more your style, Lake Powell Resort is the only lodge on the lake, featuring 348 waterfront rooms and deluxe suites that offer marina and lake views, in addition to resort amenities. Alternatively, enjoy RV and tent camping at Wahweap RV and Campground also located in Arizona and just a short walk from the lake.
During your stay at Lake Powell, experience an abundance of outdoor lake activities including houseboating, kayaking, paddle boarding, waterskiing, Horseshoe Bend rafting and fishing, as well as the numerous land activities around Lake Powell, including marked hiking trails, guided horseback rides, Glen Canyon Dam tours, exhibits at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center, John Wesley Powell Museum and seasonal guided ranger programs.
As you explore Lake Powell’s countless water activities and miles of backcountry, refuel at one of the lake’s four restaurants, including Lake Powell’s recently-renovated signature restaurants, Rainbow Room, which offers a gourmet menu reflective of the Southwest region and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide diners with panoramic views of Lake Powell, Wahweap Bay and Castle Rock. Soak in the breathtaking sunset and awe-inspiring cliffs and mountains while enjoying a delicious meal on the two-hour Canyon Princess Dinner Cruise.
To get the most out of your road trip to Lake Powell, consider stopping at Mormon Lake along the way to enjoy a hearty meal and a classic Western experience at Mormon Lake Lodge Steakhouse, which is one of the few open-pit steakhouses in Arizona.
If you’re ready for perfect weather, picturesque lake views and nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline and almost 100 slot canyons to explore, Lake Powell is the perfect summer road trip water destination.
Photos courtesy Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas
