Garfield County, Utah
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Lake Powell, Utah
Kayak or SUP Lost Eden Canyon in Lake Powell
IMPORTANT: Before entering any canyons in the Lake Powell National Recreation Area, always be sure to check the weather. Flash floods are common in this area and it is very unsafe to be in a canyon during a flash flood. The easiest way to reach this canyon is via Bullfrog Marina or Halls Crossin...Read more -
Lake Powell, Utah
Boat-In Hike to Rainbow Bridge
1.5 miIf you need to rent a boat for this adventure, you can rent one from Lake Powell Resorts and Marina.The canyon leading into the Rainbow Bridge is located between mile markers 49-50. This is almost exactly halfway between Page and Bullfrog, making this a great trip from either marina. Plan on arou...Read more -
Lake Powell, Utah
Explore Lake Powell's Clear Creek Canyon by Powerboat
To access this adventure, you'll want to park at Bullfrog Marina. From there, you can rent a boat at the Bullfrog Marina Rentals, and head out straight from there, going south on the lake. Clear Creek Canyon lies about 2.5 miles past the entrance to the Escalante River Arm, which is located betwe...Read more -
Lake Powell, Utah
Explore Reflection Canyon via Boat
Note that this is not the same as Backpacking Reflection Canyon. This trip is done by boat, and can be done in one day. To begin, you'll want to leave Bullfrog Marina somewhat early in the day, since it will be a long trip to the canyon. I recommend doing this in addition to something else in the...Read more -
Lake Powell, Utah
Boat Through Forbidding Canyon
Since Forbidding Canyon is at mile marker 50, it is about halfway between Wahweep and Bullfrog Marina, and is a good trip from either marina. It can get busy, so I recommend going early. Navigate your way to mile marker 50, and then look for the canyon. If you are coming from Bullfrog, it will b...Read more -
Lake Powell, Utah
Boat-In Camp at The Rincon in Lake Powell
To get to The Rincon, you will first want to park your car and rent a boat (or bring your own power boat) at Bullfrog Marina. The marina does rentals for everything from houseboats to power boats to jet skis and kayaks/SUP boards. For this adventure, I recommend either a houseboat or a power boat...Read more -
Lake Powell, Utah
Hike to the Ancestral Puebloan Ruins in Forgotten Canyon
4 mi / 200 ft gainThe Ancestral Puebloan Ruins found up Forgotten Canyon can only be described as awe inspiring and humbling. The small adobe brick homes are known as the Defiance House. It is believed that there were a couple of families (15-20 people) who dwelled in these homes circa 1200 A.D. These ruins can ...Read more -
Garfield County, Utah
Hike in the Upper Muley Twist Canyon
4.510 mi / 750 ft gainThis hike is by far my favorite trail I've been on. To begin, you access Upper Muley Twist Canyon Road from the top of the Burr Trail Road switchbacks. Regular vehicles can be driven a little less than half a mile to the trailhead (adding about 3 miles to get to the trailhead, about 6 miles round...Read more -
Kane County, Utah
Coyote Gulch Loop
4.710.59 mi / 4354 ft gainEasy hiking, water availability, and spectacular scenery make this a "must do" hike. Three days are best to see all this canyon has to offer. You can either make this a 3-5 mile hike or a longer 10-15 mile hike. The perfect trip down Coyote Gulch is three days and two nights. Hike in to Jacob Ham...Read more -
Kane County, Utah
Sunrise Arch
The trailhead starts at Coyote Gulch Trailhead in the Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument. There is actually no trail to the arches but they are pretty easy to find and even easier with a GPS. The coordinates are Sunrise Arch = 37.382214,-111.04838 and Sunset Arch = 37.38191,-111.048397...Read more -
Kane County, Utah
Day Hike Crack-in-the-Wall to Jacob Hamblin Arch in Coyote Gulch
5.011 mi / 2000 ft gainDrive to Hole in the Rock Road outside of Escalante UT. Drive SE down the all-dirt Hole in the Rock Road for 36 miles to a signed turn off on your left. The road can be sandy and bumpy from here, so consider the car you're using. Travel NE for 7 miles to the 40 Mile Ridge TH. From Here, follow a ...Read more -
Garfield County, Utah
Golden Cathedral Trail
4.59.27 mi / 1398 ft gainFrom highway 12, drive south down the hole in the rock road for about 17 miles to a dirt road on the left that is well marked for Egypt. Follow that dirt road 9.9 miles to the Egypt Trailhead. There is a BLM trail register at the trail head. After that, take one of the numerous ways down to the E...Read more -
Garfield County, Utah
Canyoneering in Neon Canyon
13 mi / 1000 ft gainThis is an 8-12 hour technical adventure that is usually done as an overnight backpack. Consider hiring a local guide service such as Excursions of Escalante or Escalante Outfitters! We did this as a self-guided excursion. A group is recommended because you may experience keeper potholes dependin...Read more -
Lake Powell, Utah
Hike Moqui Canyon
5.011.1 mi / 1614 ft gainHidden in Moqui Canyon is an ancient petroglyph site, with pictures of animals such as bighorn sheep. The long, shallow alcove hosting the petroglyphs was once an Ancestral Pueblo dwelling.Read more -
Kane County, Utah
Peek-a-Boo and Spooky Canyons
4.75.44 mi / 584 ft gainThis hike is located in the Grand-Staircase-Escalante Monument and the nearest town is Escalante, Utah. From Escalante, you take Hole-in-the-Rock Road 26 miles to the Dry Fork road turn-off. The Hole-in-the-Rock road It is a dirt road, and while I did see some sedans and minivans, I suggest a veh...Read more -
Kane County, Utah
Hike to Broken Bow Arch
4.76.28 mi / 732 ft gainThe trailhead starts at the Willow Gulch Trailhead, located just off of Hole in the Rock Road in the Grand Staircase -Escalante National Monument. The coordinates for the trailhead are 37.324812,-111.023019. To get there head east on highway 12 out of Escalante, Utah until you get to Hole in the ...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Garfield County
Bullfrog, Utah
Bullfrog RV Park & Campground
Tent and RV camping surrounded by the magnificent scenery of Lake Powell. Bullfrog Marina Campground is located a short walk from the lau...
From $46 / night
Bullfrog, Utah
Defiance House Lodge
A North Lake Powell gateway to land and water adventures. Located at Bullfrog Marina in Utah, directly across the water from Halls Crossi...
From $94 / night
Bullfrog Marina
Lake Powell Houseboat Rentals
Home sweet houseboats—all you could need on the water. For those looking for a fantastic adventure of exploration and water-related adven...
From $993 / night
Bullfrog Marina
Family Units
Located at Bullfrog Marina and Halls Crossing, our spacious Family Units are a popular lodging choice for home-away-from-home comfort at ...
From $269 / night
Halls Crossing, Utah
Halls Crossing RV and Campground
This magnificent location surrounded by the scenery of Lake Powell is called “Halls Crossing” for the ferry ride that takes people and RV...
From $47 / night
, Utah
Rosebud Atv
Overview
Rosebud ATV Campground is located high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8300 feet. Torrey, Utah is just 17 miles north...