Page is located in the northwest corner of Arizona near the Utah border. It’s a boaters paradise, but also a wonderful place for slot canyons and rock formations. The Navajo Nation closed all tourist activities, including the slot canyons, but there was still plenty to see and do. It was only about an hour drive from Monument Valley.
Page, Arizona
We were in Page a couple of years ago before the COVID restrictions and enjoyed Antelope Canyon, hoping to explore the less popular canyons this visit.
Wahweap Campground/RV Park, Page Arizona
They had full service, a large site and variable internet. It’s located in a National Recreation Area, but managed by Lake Powell Resorts & Marina/Aramark. Wahweap has stunning views of Lake Powell.
Either it was off season or because of COVID closures, the area felt deserted. The RV park seemed to only be 10-20% occupied. Jake enjoyed the numerous places to walk without seeing another person.
Last time we were here we rented a boat and explored Lake Powell.
The New Wave was just outside of Wahweap Marina, in Page Arizona. Over time, the swirling winds create amazing rock formations.
Lone Rock is about 4 miles north of Wahweap in the National Recreation Area in Utah. It’s one of the few areas at Lake Powell that dry camping can be done on the lake’s edge. We however, prefer our 50amp hookups.
Marble Canyon, Lee’s Ferry
Marble Canyon is formed by the Colorado River in northern Arizona. The rock is composed of Kaibab Limestone, not marble.
It’s the home of the California Condor. There are about 100 condors in the area. The condor is the largest bird in North America with a wingspan up to 9 1/2 feet and weighing up to 23 pounds. Rescued from extinction, they can only be found here, California and Baja. California Condors can fly hundreds of miles a day in search of dead animals to feed on. Amazingly, they can live into their 60s.
Lees Ferry is a part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and is the gateway to the Grand Canyon river rafting. Some day we will book that trip.
It’s a beautiful area with hoodoos, history and colorful rocks.
The Lonely Dell Ranch historic site gives a good idea what isolated self sufficient life was like for the families that operated Lees Ferry.
Toadstool Hoodoos, Utah
A scenic 1.5 mile roundtrip easy hike to see some amazing rock formations in the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.
There wasn’t anyone else there when we started our hike giving Jake a chance to freely explore.
The hoodoos or toadstools occur because the softer base is composed of Entrada Sandstone and the caprock is harder Dakota Sandstone. The unique shapes are from erosion.
We really enjoy the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and hope to return to boat Lake Powell and explore the slot canyons again.
