Where to Stay for Horseshoe Bend
Hotels and rentals in Page, plus campgrounds and lodges across Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Page as the base
Page is the nearest town to Horseshoe Bend, the gateway to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell, and the main base for visitors. Horseshoe Bend lies about 4 miles southwest of Page, the nearest town for lodging. The trailhead parking area is just off U.S. Route 89 in southwestern Page. The main road into Page is US Route 89, which runs predominantly north-south.
Hotels, rentals and a bed and breakfast
Page, Arizona has numerous hotels, motels and short-term rentals outside the park. One small bed and breakfast in Page has 3 guest rooms, a full breakfast, free parking and free Wifi, priced at $130-280. Private campgrounds are also located in the City of Page.
| Lodging type | Where | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels, motels and short-term rentals | Page, Arizona | Numerous, outside the park |
| Small bed and breakfast | Page | 3 guest rooms, full breakfast, free parking, free Wifi, $130-280 |
| Private campgrounds | City of Page | Located in the city |
Camping from beach to RV spot
Camping at Glen Canyon ranges from tent camping on the beach to full hook-up RV spots. Lone Rock is a primitive campground located between Greenhaven, Arizona and Big Water, Utah. Camping at Lone Rock Beach costs $10 per vehicle and has no hookups. Campgrounds run by the National Park Service in Glen Canyon do not take reservations or have phone numbers, while campsites at concessioner-operated campgrounds in the recreation area are booked through the concessioner.
Stay limits and camping restrictions
Camping in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is limited to 14 consecutive days and 30 days total per calendar year. Dispersed backcountry camping is not allowed near developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas or trailheads. No camping is permitted at Rainbow Bridge National Monument. Outside Glen Canyon, wilderness camping may be permitted on Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.
Lodges, marinas and family units
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has five marinas, four public campgrounds, two small airports and numerous houseboat rental concessions. Bullfrog Marina has a lodge, housekeeping units and 2 campgrounds, one with hook-ups. Standalone Family Units, which are three-bedroom single-wide trailers, are available at Halls Crossing and Bullfrog.
| Place | Lodging | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Bullfrog Marina | Lodge and housekeeping units | 2 campgrounds, one with hook-ups |
| Halls Crossing and Bullfrog | Standalone Family Units | Three-bedroom single-wide trailers |
Distance to the overlook and trailhead details
The trailhead and parking lot branch off US Highway 89 at a point about 5 miles (8 km) south of the Carl Hayden Visitor Center. Walking from the parking area to the overlook and back totals 1.5 miles (2.4 km). Both the lot and the overlook keep hours between sunrise and sunset. The lot stands on city land, so National Park Service passes, including America the Beautiful, are not accepted there.
Getting into Page
By air
Page Municipal Airport serves Page with scheduled, charter and general aviation. Under its Class III designation, the airport is currently limited to 30 passengers per aircraft. It has a lighted, paved runway 5,500 feet long.
By shuttle and local transport
National Park Express runs a daily shuttle between Page and Las Vegas, and also a daily shuttle between Page and Grand Canyon Village. Local public transport in Page is the Express, run by the nonprofit Helping Hands Agency, with service to Tuba City, Cameron, Shonto and Wahweap.
Tours around Page
Tours around Page
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Questions about lodging
Frequently asked questions
Which town is the main base for visitors?
Page, the nearest town to Horseshoe Bend, is the gateway to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell and the main base for visitors. Horseshoe Bend is about 4 miles southwest of Page.
What types of lodging does Page have?
Page has numerous hotels, motels and short-term rentals outside the park, and private campgrounds are located in the City of Page. A small bed and breakfast there has 3 guest rooms and is priced at $130-280.
How much does camping at Lone Rock Beach cost?
Camping at Lone Rock Beach costs $10 per vehicle, and there are no hookups.
Can a campsite in Glen Canyon be reserved?
National Park Service campgrounds in Glen Canyon do not take reservations or have phone numbers. Campsites at concessioner-operated campgrounds in the recreation area are booked through the concessioner.
How long can a camping stay last in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area?
Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days and 30 days total per calendar year.
Is camping allowed at Rainbow Bridge National Monument?
No camping is permitted at Rainbow Bridge National Monument.
Where are the family units located?
Standalone Family Units, three-bedroom single-wide trailers, are available at Halls Crossing and Bullfrog.
What hours apply to the parking lot and overlook?
Both keep hours between sunrise and sunset.
Sources
- Page, Arizona
- Horseshoe Bend (Arizona)
- Page
- Eating & Sleeping - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
- Increasing Recreational Access to Lake Powell - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
- Camping - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
- Lake Powell Marinas - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
- Take a stroll to Horseshoe Bend Overlook (U.S. National Park Service)
- Horseshoe Bend - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
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