Lake Powell

Is Lake Powell open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. It doesn't name Lake Powell, so check the source for the area it covers.

• Launch Ramp Updates

  Park closure covering Glen Canyon National Recreation Area · NPS · Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

• Lees Ferry Campground Partial Closure

  Park alert covering Glen Canyon National Recreation Area · NPS · Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

• Lake Powell Recreational Water Advisory

  Park alert covering Glen Canyon National Recreation Area · NPS · Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

As of Oct 23, 8:30 pm MDT · Source: NPS · Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Lake Powell

Best months: March–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   47° / 29°

   4 wet

2. Feb

   54° / 32°

   4 wet

3. Mar

   64° / 40°

   4 wet

4. Apr

   73° / 46°

   3 wet

5. May

   83° / 56°

   2 wet

6. Jun

   95° / 66°

   1 wet

7. Jul

   99° / 73°

   2 wet

8. Aug

   96° / 71°

   4 wet

9. Sep

   88° / 62°

   3 wet

10. Oct

    74° / 49°

    3 wet

11. Nov

    58° / 37°

    3 wet

12. Dec

    47° / 30°

    3 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wahweap, AZ, 23.4 mi away at 3,730 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.