Lake Powell
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Lying on the Utah-Arizona border Lake Powell is a popular destination for boaters from across the Western United States, and often attracts people from abroad interested in Utah’s majestic Redrocks.
Lake Powell is truly a blast. A Mecca for boaters hailing from across world, everyone has a truly unique experience every time they visit. My childhood was filled with countless “Lake Powell Stories” that other regulars can really appreciate. If you have any be sure to let us all know in the comments section. Visit Lake Powell yourself, and make some of your own stories you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Even if you don’t live within driving distance there are many boat and P.W.C. rentals to choose from. If at all possible I recommend gassing up your boat on the way, because the Marina gas is very expensive.
With four marinas you have multiple options for entry. Page, Arizona’s Wahweap Marina is by far the nearest to civilization. If you are planning launching and retrieving your boat each night of your stay, this will be your best bet. Page has nice hotels, golf, and even a Wal-Mart (the corporate monster that it is). Bullfrog Marina on the Utah side is a close second, and with water levels projected to rise it is continually improving. Antelope Point Marina is very close to Wahweap by boat, but is still a bit of a journey from Page by car. This is the newest marina and will probably be your best bet if you plan on keeping your boat in the water, although it is a little on the small side. Hall’s Crossing is another option, but with so many others it doesn’t quite live up.
July and August are pretty hot, so if you don’t particularly enjoy hell-like heat maybe choose another time, however the balmy summer weather does sometimes make for the best stories later. Also be careful as storms can often times come out of nowhere, and either being in the channel or not having your boat tied down can be recipes for disaster.
The marinas are nothing like the rest of the lake. Due to high boat traffic the water around the Marina areas can get pretty disgusting, and unless it’s an emergency or you really are dying to swim I personally wouldn’t get in the water. For a little free marina entertainment, try feeding the carp that flock there.
The “real” part of the lake is extremely different. The entire lake is surrounded with beautiful canyons and Redrocks. With a little exploring you can find your own personal beach, as they are scattered everywhere. Thinks are a bit congested in the Main Channel sometime, but once you get off the so called beaten path this lake is so large you won’t feel overcrowded at all. Find your own personal bay and you can get some glassy smooth water if you are up for some water skiing. Park at a beach and explore the surrounding canyon, just be sure not to get lost and watch out for snakes. Dawn and dusk are by far the best times to water ski. Filling the time between these shouldn’t be too tough either. You have a myriad of other water sports, not to mention all the exploring, sunbathing, and cliff-jumping you could ask for.
Don’t miss out on Rainbow Bridge, the largest natural bridge in the world. That is a Redrock image of Utah you won’t soon forget. Another spectacular site is the ancient Three Roof Ruins. A Native American village built into the cliffs. Lake Powell has a variety of Native American ruins all across the lake.
Lake Powell is really about going out and having an adventure. The key to having fun there is try everything! It is a great place to feel like you are truly away from the world, and give you time to think and be care-free. Those should be the two rules of your trip: be adventurous and care-free. Follow these and I guarantee the time of your life, not to mention a gorgeous collection of photos to reminisce upon for many years to come.
