Lone Rock Beach
lone rocky beach
Lone Rock Beach is a multi-use beach located near the Wahweap area of Lake Powell within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, offering opportunities for shoreline vehicle/vessel-accessible primitive camping, day use, and off-road vehicle (ORV) operation.

๐Ÿ“œ A multi-use beach in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
๐Ÿ” Perfect for primitive camping, day use, and off-road vehicle (ORV) operation.

Why Go

๐Ÿ–๏ธ Enjoy primitive camping directly on the sandy beach or in the dunes.
๐Ÿš— Access the beach by vehicle or vessel.
๐Ÿž๏ธ Explore the designated off-road vehicle (ORV) area.
๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Swim in Lake Powell (no lifeguards).
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family-friendly activities in a beautiful natural setting.

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ No lifeguards on Lake Powell; swimming is at your own risk.
๐Ÿ’ง Water quality can change due to high visitor use, storms, or waste.
โ™ฟ Beach is not ADA accessible due to sandy terrain.
๐Ÿ“ฑ Cellular service is limited and intermittent.
โ˜€๏ธ Summers can exceed 100ยฐF (38ยฐC); winters drop to freezing.
โ›ˆ๏ธ Late summer monsoon season can bring thunderstorms.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost

๐Ÿ’ฒ Entrance fees to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area apply.
๐Ÿ•๏ธ Primitive camping costs $14 per vehicle per night.
๐Ÿšซ No reservations; camping is first-come, first-served.

โฐ Hours

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Open 24 hours a day, every day, year-round.
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Seasonal amenities (restrooms, showers, water, RV dump station) available during warmer months.

โ›บ Camping

๐Ÿ–๏ธ Primitive camping allowed on sandy beach or in dunes; no designated campsites.
๐Ÿš— Maximum of two vehicles permitted per site.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Open fires allowed within a four-foot squared area (check fire restrictions).
๐Ÿคซ Quiet time observed from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
๐Ÿšซ Fireworks are illegal.

๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ Swimming

๐Ÿšจ No lifeguards at Lake Powell or on the Colorado River.
๐Ÿ‘ถ All humans 12 years old and younger must wear a lifejacket while at a marina, on a vessel, or in the water.
๐Ÿงด Protect your skin by limiting direct sunlight (10 AM - 4 PM) and wearing SPF 15+ sunscreen.
๐Ÿ’ง Stay hydrated and wear foot protection due to hot sand, glass, and mussel shells.
๐Ÿงผ Wash hands before eating and shower with soap after playing in the water.

๐Ÿ๏ธ Off-Road Vehicles (ORV)

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Lone Rock Beach is the only location in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area where non-street legal licensed vehicles are allowed.
๐Ÿšง The ORV area is clearly delineated by a post and cable barrier.

๐Ÿšฝ Toilets & Amenities

๐Ÿšป Restrooms (micro flush, vault, comfort station) available seasonally.
๐Ÿšฟ Outdoor cold showers and running potable water available seasonally.
RV dumping station available seasonally.
๐Ÿšฝ Vault toilets are open year-round.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Located off Highway 89 at the Arizona/Utah state line.
โš ๏ธ Roads become increasingly sandy after the paved section; use judgment when driving closer to the water.

๐ŸŽ’ Checklist

๐Ÿ›Ÿ Lifejackets for children under 12.
๐Ÿงด Sunscreen (SPF 15+).
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Closed-toed sandals or other foot protection.
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Pack out all trash.

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