Glen Canyon Dam
Visitors come to Glen Canyon Dam for a chance to experience the second largest dam on the Colorado River, measuring in at 1,560 feet long and 710 feet high. Tours of the dam are conducted by the Glen Canyon Natural History Association.
- Entry fee $5/adult and $2.50/child.
- Located 2 miles north of Page, AZ.
- Tours take approximately 45 minutes
Overview
Measuring in at 1,560 feet long and 710 feet high, The Glen Canyon dam is the second largest dam on the Colorado River. Located upstream from the Grand Canyon National Park, this dam is responsible for much of the waterborne outdoor recreation the southwest has become famous for. The dam is also home to a power plant which generates approximately 6 percent of Arizona’s total electricity, and 13 percent of Utah’s.
Tours of the dam are conducted by the Glen Canyon Natural History Association and generally last about 45 minutes. Each tour is limited to 20 people. Tours are available on a first-come first-served basis, or by reservations made up to 24 hours in advance.
Location/Directions
The Glen Canyon Dam is located just north of Page, Arizona. From Page, head north on US-89 for approximately 1 mile, then turn right on Dam Access Road and follow signs.
Contact Information: (877) GLEN-CYN or 520-645-0401
Hours/Seasons
- January 1st - February 28th (29th) Tours are offered at: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
- March 1st - May 15th Tours are offered at: 830 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.
- May 16th - September 14th: Tours are offered at: 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 4:00 PM.
- September 15th - October 31st: Tours are offered at: 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.
- November 1st - December 31st: Tours are offered at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Fees/Cost
- Adults (17 ): $5.00
- Juveniles (7- 6): $2.50
- Children (0-6): Free (with paying adult)
- Seniors (62 ): $4.00 (with I.D)
- Military & dependents: $4.00 (with I.D)
- School Groups (K-12): $0.50 each child
- Tour Groups: $5.00 each
- Elderhostel Groups: $5.00 each
- College Groups: $5.00 each
