Lake Powell Vacation Facts
Rainbow Bridge National Monument, the largest natural bridge on earth, is the most famous site on Lake Powell. Each year hundreds of thousands of visitors come to admire this graceful stone arc, located about 50 water miles from Wahweap Marina and accessible by tour boats and private vessels. Prior to the formation of Lake Powell, visiting Rainbow Bridge required a long, rugged, waterless hike or horseback ride.
Lake Powell Frequently Asked Questions

House Boat Rentals are one of the best ways to see
this scenic, marvelous area. Lake Powell, created by
the Glen Canyon Dam, is 186 miles long with more
than 1,986 miles of shoreline. By the time the dam
was completed in 1963, it took another 14 years to
fill the lake. Since then, Lake Powell has proven to
be a premier attraction for millions of visitors from
all over the world.
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