Lake Powell, Page

Name: Lake Powell
Address: Page, United States

#4 among attractions in Page

Natural attraction, Vernacular architecture, Lake

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Lake Powell is an artificial reservoir on the Colorado River in Utah and Arizona, United States. It is a major vacation spot visited by approximately two million people every year. It is the second largest artificial reservoir by maximum water capacity in the United States behind Lake Mead, storing 24,322,000 acre-feet of water when full. However, Lake Mead has fallen below Lake Powell in size several times during the 21st century in terms of volume of water, depth and surface area. ()

Alternative names: Built: 13 September 1963 (60 years ago)Area: 254.05 mi²Length: 186 miWidth: 25 miMaximum depth: 583 ftElevation: 3225 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°56'10"N, 111°29'2"W

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Lake Powell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Antelope Canyon, Glen Canyon Dam, Glen Canyon Dam Bridge, Horseshoe Bend.

2.6 miNE
Unique sandstone geological formation
Antelope Canyon, Page
68 min walk • Nestled within the rugged terrain of Arizona lies the breathtaking Antelope Canyon, a geological masterpiece that draws visitors from around the globe. This slot canyon, known for its wave-like structure and the light beams that shine down into the openings of the...
~320 ftSW
Large dam with year-round guided tours
Glen Canyon Dam, Page
2 min walk • The Glen Canyon Dam is an impressive feat of engineering nestled in the rugged landscapes of Coconino County, Arizona, near the city of Page. This concrete arch dam, constructed on the Colorado River, is a pivotal structure in the region, serving as a hydroelectric...
~340 ftSE
Bridge, Vernacular architecture
Glen Canyon Dam Bridge, Page
2 min walk • The Glen Canyon Bridge or Glen Canyon Dam Bridge is a steel arch bridge in Coconino County, Arizona, carrying U.S. Route 89 across the Colorado River.
4.2 miS
Geologic formation, Lookout, Park
Horseshoe Bend, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
107 min walk • Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River located near the town of Page, Arizona, United States.
1.3 miSE
36°55'18"N • 111°28'8"W
Lake Powell National Golf Course, Page
33 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
7.2 miSW
Ship
Charles H. Spencer hulk, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
184 min walk • The Charles H. Spencer was a stern-wheel steamboat that was briefly used on the Colorado River to transport coal for gold refining operations at Lee's Ferry, Arizona. In 1910, Charles H.
2 miSE
36°54'51"N • 111°27'32"W
H2O Zone - Lake Powell PWC Rentals, Page
53 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Boat rental
4.2 miN
Area
Wahweap, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
107 min walk • Wahweap is a populated place situated in Coconino County, Arizona, United States, right along the border with Utah. It has an estimated elevation of 3,704 feet above sea level.