Tours Around Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell

Boat tours, charters, rentals and the conditions that apply

Kinds of tours and rentals on Lake Powell

On Lake Powell, Wahweap Marina is the departure point for boat tours, while charter tours operate from Halls Crossing. Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas rents boats and water toys out of both Wahweap and Halls Crossing. Houseboats, cruisers, water toys and kayaks are on the rental list at Antelope Point Marina. Kayaks, paddleboards and small motor boats can reach the flooded section beyond the lower canyon.

Hiking trail at Antelope Canyon Arizona
Hiking trail at Antelope Canyon Arizona Photo: Eric Kilby, CC BY-SA 2.0
Where tours and rentals are listed
PlaceWhat is listed
Wahweap MarinaBoat tours; boats and water toys for rent
Halls CrossingCharter tours; boats and water toys for rent
Antelope Point MarinaHouseboats, cruisers, water toys and kayaks for rent

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Seasons, rain and closures

Page has an arid climate with hot, very dry summers and chilly winters with very little snow. Flash flooding can sometimes close the canyon for up to several months.

Clocks follow a separate rule on Navajo land: the Navajo Nation observes daylight saving time on its Arizona land, unlike the rest of Arizona.

Fees and conditions inside the canyon

  • A compulsory $25 tour fee is listed for Upper Antelope Canyon, with an $8 entrance fee on top; the listing carries no date.
  • Dogs are prohibited at all Navajo Tribal Park locations.
  • Inside Navajo Tribal Park lands, cremation, littering, rock climbing, camping and drones are strictly prohibited.
  • In Lower Antelope Canyon, falling sand can make the stairs slippery.

Rules on the water and at the rim

People on personal watercraft must wear a life jacket at all times, whatever their age. Quagga mussels are present in Lake Powell, and all boaters and fishermen must clean, drain and dry their vessels and equipment after contact with its waters. Horseshoe Bend has a trail to the rim that meets Architectural Barriers Act accessibility standards.

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Questions about tours

Where do boat tours leave from on Lake Powell?

Boat tours depart from Wahweap Marina, and charter tours operate from Halls Crossing.

What can be rented at Antelope Point Marina?

The marina rents houseboats, cruisers, water toys and kayaks.

Can flooding close the canyon?

Yes. Flash flooding can sometimes close the canyon for up to several months.

Are dogs or camping allowed?

Dogs are prohibited at all Navajo Tribal Park locations, and camping is not allowed in the Antelope Canyon park.

What is the listed fee for Upper Antelope Canyon?

The listing gives an $8 entrance fee plus a compulsory $25 tour fee, and it is undated.

Are there rules for personal watercraft?

Life jackets are required at all times on personal watercraft. Children aged 12-17 who operate one in Utah must first take a certification course, and personal watercraft are not allowed on the Colorado River at Lees Ferry.