This is the towering red rock formation or butte that greets you as you enter the stunning Lee’s Ferry recreation area in Northern Arizona.
Lees Ferry Recreation Area — overview
Location: Northern Arizona on the Colorado River at the upstream end of the Grand Canyon, near the Arizona–Utah border, accessible via US Highway 89A.
Significance: Historic crossing point and boat launch for Grand Canyon river trips; only legal river access between Glen Canyon Dam and the Grand Canyon for private and commercial trips.
Recreation: Fishing (notably rainbow and brown trout), river rafting and kayaking, camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, and historic site interpretation.
Facilities: Boat launch ramps, parking, campground (fee-based, first-come first-served and reservation options vary), restrooms, picnic areas, visitor center/registration for river trips, and limited potable water.
Fishing details: Tailwater fishery below Glen Canyon Dam supports year-round trout fishing; special regulations and license requirements apply.
Nearby points: Paria Canyon and Vermilion Cliffs, Marble Canyon, Navajo Bridge, and the Lees Ferry Historic District.
Weather/conditions: Desert climate — hot summers, cold winters; river flows and access can change with dam operations and seasonal conditions. Check current conditions, regulations, and permits before visiting.
Managed by: National Park Service (Grand Canyon National Park area) with partnerships for fishing and river permits.
This is the towering red rock formation or butte that greets you as you enter the stunning Lee’s Ferry recreation area in Northern Arizona.
Lees Ferry Recreation Area — overview
Location: Northern Arizona on the Colorado River at the upstream end of the Grand Canyon, near the Arizona–Utah border, accessible via US Highway 89A.
Significance: Historic crossing point and boat launch for Grand Canyon river trips; only legal river access between Glen Canyon Dam and the Grand Canyon for private and commercial trips.
Recreation: Fishing (notably rainbow and brown trout), river rafting and kayaking, camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, and historic site interpretation.
Facilities: Boat launch ramps, parking, campground (fee-based, first-come first-served and reservation options vary), restrooms, picnic areas, visitor center/registration for river trips, and limited potable water.
Fishing details: Tailwater fishery below Glen Canyon Dam supports year-round trout fishing; special regulations and license requirements apply.
Nearby points: Paria Canyon and Vermilion Cliffs, Marble Canyon, Navajo Bridge, and the Lees Ferry Historic District.
Weather/conditions: Desert climate — hot summers, cold winters; river flows and access can change with dam operations and seasonal conditions. Check current conditions, regulations, and permits before visiting.
Managed by: National Park Service (Grand Canyon National Park area) with partnerships for fishing and river permits.
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Location: Lee’s Ferry Recreation area, Northern AZ
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