Lake Powell holidays - Striking, serene and eye-opening
The flooded canyon system that is Lake Powell forms a natural lake that cracks its way from the northern tip of Arizona into Utah and the Glen Canyon national park, shattering the arid landscape like an electrical bolt.
There's natural beauty aplenty at Lake Powell
Set between the Navajo Mountains and the Grand Staircase Escalante national park, Lake Powell enjoys beautiful natural scenery providing a fantastic backdrop that is ideal for all kinds of outdoor activities from boat tours to wakeboarding and waterskiing.
Things to do in Lake Powell
Holidays in Lake Powell enjoy a diverse range of activities but the best way to quickly get to grips with this beautiful lake is through a guided boat trip, which can last up to three hours and also include trips to Rainbow Bridge, the famous red stone archway.
Holiday highlights
- Glen Canyon Dam
- Rainbow Bridge National Monument
- West Canyon
- Antelope Canyon
- Navajo Canyon
- La Gorge Arch
- Cathedral in the Desert
- Canyon boat tours
- Powerboat experiences
- Dinner cruises
When to go
Lake Powell sits in the desert climate of northern Arizona. Summer temperatures can reach 36°C in August with winter lows of -4.4°C in January.