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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Page · 691 Scenic View Dr, Page, AZ 86040

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Free· No rental fee
Available · Permit required to film
Location fee$0 · Free

Free to use · Apply for permit using contact info below

At a glance

Type

National Recreation Area

Setting

Exterior

Parking

Yes – paved access at Wahweap, Bullfrog, and Halls Crossing

Power

No

Permit

Required

Visual character

Lake Powell's blue-water sinuous canyon arms, Horseshoe Bend of the Colorado River, Rainbow Bridge — massive sandstone canyon country partially flooded by a reservoir. Epic, complex, and visually overwhelming.

About

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in the Arizona-Utah border region encompasses one of the most visually complex landscapes managed by the NPS — the flooded canyon arms of Lake Powell weaving through sandstone cliffs, the iconic Horseshoe Bend where the Colorado River curves 270 degrees, and Rainbow Bridge, one of the world's largest natural bridges. Waterskiing, houseboats, and desert canyon coexist in a landscape defined by the contrast of blue water against brick-red stone. For indie filmmakers, the variation of accessible terrain is remarkable: from Horseshoe Bend's clifftop panorama to Lake Powell's isolated canyon arms reachable only by boat. The NPS Special Use Permit process for Glen Canyon requires up to 45 business days. Water-based production requires boat permits. Houseboats can be rented and serve as on-water production bases. Page, Arizona, offers accommodations and services. One of the most iconic canyon recreation landscapes in North America.

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Where you'll be

Permit Information

✓ Verified
RequiredYes
TypeNPS Commercial Film Permit
FeeVaries – NPS location fee + cost recovery; up to 45 business days processing

Allow 45 business days (per Arizona Film Commission guidance). Boat permits required for water-based shooting.

Apply for Permit →

Contact

👤Glen Canyon NRA Special Use Permits
📞928-608-6200
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