Glen Canyon NRA, Utah / Arizona
Lake Powell Paddle Camp
Paddleboard slot canyons and sleep on a sandstone beach.
Easy
Difficulty
8 mi
Distance
200 ft
Elevation
5 h
Drive time
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Best season
Trail map
Trail to take
Lake Powell Paddle Camp — 8 mi · Easy
No coordinates for this one yet — open it on Trailforks by name.
Overview
Launch a board or kayak, paddle into a side canyon until the walls close in, and camp on a beach only reachable from the water.
Permits: NRA entry fee; boat launch fee at Antelope Point or Wahweap.
Where to get your permit
Fees, lottery dates and quotas change every season — confirm on the agency page before you plan around them.
Where to camp or stay
Popular sites open on a booking window months ahead and sell out fast.
Highlights
Antelope Canyon by water
Sandstone beach camp
Swim stops in the narrows
Stars over the reservoir
Suggested itinerary
Day 1
Launch + find a beach
Afternoon launch, paddle 3 miles into a side canyon, set camp on sand.
Day 2
Deep canyon day
Paddle to the end of the narrows, swim, drift back with the wind at your back.
Day 3
Early paddle out
Glassy water before the wind builds, load out by mid-morning.
Packing list
Checked against your gear closet — 6 items to sort out.
- Paddleboard or kayak + pump
- PFD per person
- Dry bags
- Sun hoodie + sun gloves
- Sand stakes
- 5 gal water jug
Add gear for this trip
Suggestions shift with the trip length, activities and the forecast above.
2 L
Per person, per day
2 L
Heaviest carry
4.4 lb
Water weight (2.2 lb/L)
4.4 lb
Gear 0.0 lb + water
- Sources unconfirmed — this assumes one mid-day refill. Check conditions before you go.
Food plan
- Breakfast: cold-soak oats
- Lunch: wraps + fruit
- Dinner: quesadillas on the stove
Weather & conditions
Trail conditions
We don't have a trailhead pinned for this route yet.
Nearby camping
Gear recommendations
Know before you go. Routes, distances, elevation and conditions shown here are estimates and may be inaccurate or out of date. Trail conditions change, and closures happen. Check with the managing land agency, carry a topographic map and compass or GPS, tell someone your plans, and know your limits — you're responsible for your own safety in the outdoors.