(Judy Fahys | InsideClimate News) Rafters float near Glen Canyon Dam. Starting June 1, 2023, the Glen Canyon Recreation Area will be requiring anyone putting in at the dam and traveling the 16 ...

Kayak Horseshoe Bend What: A kayak and canoe rental and backhaul service. They move small boats from the launch ramp at Lees Ferry up the Colorado River to just below Glen Canyon Dam.

Horseshoe Bend can be visited without a guide, but there is an entrance fee of $10 per vehicle these days. You can access the bend by ‘hiking’ a short trail from a nearby parking lot.

So, if you're looking for a low-crowd alternative to Horseshoe Bend, check out the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. With the Reflection Canyon area looking like a perfect dupe, it's ...