5 Best Places to Camp on the Beach at Lake Powell

Discover all of the best Lake Powell camping areas where you can camp right on the beach! With almost 2,000 miles of shoreline, Lake Powell makes for breathtaking waterfront outdoor adventures.

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Discover some of the best camping in Utah and Arizona located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA).

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Lake Powell Camping

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Camping at Lake Powell is a fun desert escape! The entire area has incredible views full of red rock geology, sandstone, and blue skies. You can count on sunny days and drier weather in the arid West.

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– $55 – for the annual Glen Canyon National Recreation Area – America the Beautiful National Park Pass – is accepted – $30 – entrance fee forone week if no annual pass

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Self-Guided Tours

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1. Stanton Creek Campground Detail

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– No reservations, first come, first serve – Primitive camping in undesignated spot – Water is seasonally available

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Find out more about the the best camping in Utah and Arizona located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA)!

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5 Best Places to Camp on the Beach at Lake Powell

Discover all of the best Lake Powell camping areas where you can camp right on the beach! With almost 2,000 miles of shoreline, Lake Powell makes for breathtaking waterfront outdoor adventures.

Discover some of the best camping in Utah and Arizona located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA).

Lake Powell Camping

Camping at Lake Powell is a fun desert escape! The entire area has incredible views full of red rock geology, sandstone, and blue skies. You can count on sunny days and drier weather in the arid West.

– $55 – for the annual Glen Canyon National Recreation Area – America the Beautiful National Park Pass – is accepted – $30 – entrance fee forone week if no annual pass

How Much Does It Cost to Enter Glen Canyon NRA?

Self-Guided Tours

Where to Beach Camp at Lake Powell

1. Stanton Creek Campground Detail

– No reservations, first come, first serve – Primitive camping in undesignated spot – No facilities or electricity – No water

– No reservations, first come, first serve – Primitive camping in undesignated spot – Water is seasonally available

2. Lone Rock Beach Campground Detail

Find out more about the the best camping in Utah and Arizona located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA)!

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