Antelope Canyon by kayak

Paddle into a sandstone slot from Lake Powell.

From Antelope Point, a short paddle across Lake Powell leads into the flooded lower end of Antelope Canyon, where the walls close in until you beach the boat and continue on foot. The canyon is a no-wake zone, so it is calmer than the open lake. Guided tours handle the logistics; rentals let you take your time and explore other coves.

At a glance

Launch

Antelope Point public ramp, paddlecraft only

Canyon

Designated wakeless at all times

Guided tour

Paddle plus about 2 mi round-trip hike in the slot

Lake camping

Free, up to 14 days; portable toilet required

Entry

Glen Canyon NRA $30 per vehicle

Good for

Beginner, Intermediate

What’s here

• Flatwater
• Paddle-in camping
• Multi-day trips
• Boat rentals
• Guided tours
• Paddleboarding
• Swimming

Rentals, guides and shops

• Kayak Powell

  Guided Antelope Canyon kayak-and-hike tours and multi-day kayak and paddleboard rentals.

• Lake Powell Paddleboards & Kayaks

  Park-authorized Antelope Canyon kayak and SUP tours since 2013, rentals, a water taxi and a shop in Page.

Where to stay

• hotelLake Powell Resort

  The big lakeside hotel at Wahweap Marina, with boat tours and rentals on site.

  25 min drive
• hotelHyatt Place Page / Lake Powell

  Modern hotel on the rim in Page, close to restaurants.

  15 min drive

Nearby

• Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon · 15 min drive

  The famous light-beam slots, visited only on Navajo-guided tours booked ahead.

• Horseshoe Bend Overlook · 20 min drive

  Short walk to the rim above the Colorado’s horseshoe meander.

• Lone Rock Beach · 30 min drive

  Drive-on beach and primitive camping across the Utah line, an easy place to launch.

• Big John’s Texas BBQ · 15 min drive

  Smoked meats and live music in Page.

Getting there

• Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) · about 2 hr 20 min drive
• Phoenix · about 4.5 hr
• Las Vegas · about 4.25 hr

Directions in Google Maps