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Page, Arizona, gateway to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and the Navajo Nation, sits atop Manson Mesa overlooking Lake Powell. The spectacular lake – the second-largest manmade lake in the United States – extends more than 180 miles up the Colorado River, providing access to 96 major scenic canyons and all the water sports, fishing, kayaking, houseboating and camping you could imagine.
Page has magnificent views in all directions, with Lake Powell and the Kaparowitz Plateau to the north, the Vermillion Cliffs to the west, Navajo Mountain to the east and the towering red buttes and mesas of Navajo Sandstone to the south. The bustling town, established in 1957 as a work camp for the builders of Glen Canyon Dam, has developed into a center for energy production, regional health services and education. Tucked away from the rest of the state, the town's character has built a populace that knows how to "make your own fun," as well as and a caring community that's great for visiting or raising kids.
For Visitors Information:
647-A Elm Street
Page, AZ 86040
(888) 261-PAGE
- County: Coconino
- Year of Incorporation: 1975
- Elevation: 4,281
- Population: 7,100
Page Attractions
There is much to do in Page, from the Rim Trail – a 14-mile biking/hiking trail around the city to Lake Powell National Golf Course, which offers 18 holes of scenic beauty and golf for every experience level. The John Wesley Powell Museum has exhibits about Major Powell and the history of river running, as well as changing exhibits of regional significance.
Antelope Canyon Tribal Park and Horseshoe Bend Overlook are natural attractions you won't want to miss. These landmarks – which showcase the sinuous curves of the slot canyon and the amazing expanse of the river's bend – are easy to get to and simply love to be photographed.
Page is also at the center of the Four Corners region's Grand Circle of National Parks, Monuments, and Recreation Areas. More than 15 parks and monuments are within a day's drive from Page, including: Grand Canyon's South and North Rims, Zion, Bryce, Grand Staircase – Escalante, Rainbow Bridge, Navajo, Monument Valley, Arches, Canyonlands, Cedar Breaks and Pipe Springs.
Page History & Culture
Never intended to be a permanent town, Page was built to house the workers building Glen Canyon Dam. But Lake Powell's recreational opportunities soon created a need for services and tourist-oriented shops, and Page grew into the vibrant community it is today.
There is a long history in the area, from the ancient Native American tribes that crossed the Colorado River near here to the trail of the Padre Escalante expedition in 1776, the Major Powell exploration of the Colorado River, and the movement of Mormon settlers from Utah.
Of note is Page is "Church Row," where the various denominations of the workers for the dam were given equal parcels of land to build churches along Lake Powell Boulevard. As a gateway to the Navajo Nation, Page provides jobs, education, health services, and shopping for the Navajo people and the influence of the culture is evident throughout the city.
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