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    4.8 (5 reviews)

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    Sunset view from the top. Gunsight Butte
    Chris G.

    This is one of those places I'm hesitant to review, as to keep it one of those "hidden gems" of America. Thankfully, it's such a grueling journey to get to this overlook, I'm not too worried about blowing up this spot. I'm very fortunate in that I get to travel for work. I always try and make the most of those opportunities, by finding local excursions and such, wherever I am. In doing so, I've encountered some of the most breathtaking views/vistas in the US; Alstrom Point is easily in the top 5. As I mentioned, it isn't an easy task to get to Alstrom Point. The address listed, is basically just the cross street that leads to the drive up to AP. The actual address is (37.0589° N, 111.3647° W) but you'd do best to not follow your GPS, and go to the website for detailed directions. I tried to use my GPS, as it was basically the same as the web's directions, but it lead me to some areas that were unpassable, and I had to turn around and backtrack. The drive is recommended for 4wd (or high clearance vehicle) but is accessible to 2wd up to a point (3 miles from the top). Having said that, I did the entire thing in my rental KIA Soul (a wannabe SUV), but I grew up in the country off-roading and such, and there were still times where I had to move rocks to fill holes/gaps, turn around and back track; I also bottomed out as well as being uncertain as to whether I'd get stuck- so probably best to follow instructions. The drive from Big Water to the Point is long, at about 23 miles to the 2wd stop, and then another 3 to the top. For the most part, the road is not maintained, so you're lucky to average even 20mph for the trip; expect to give yourself a good 1.5 hours, just for the one-way drive up. But the drive up has incredible beauty in and of itself, with numerous stops worth taking in and photographing. Once you get to the peak, there are numerous vantages. You can see a huge portion of Lake Powell, Gunsight Butte, as well as Warm Creek Bay. The views are absolutely spectacular! I came to watch sunset, but made sure to leave before it got too dark, as the unmarked (only small cairns mark the last little bit) road is difficult to follow.

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    Lake Powell Paddleboards and Kayaks - After the adventure!

    Lake Powell Paddleboards and Kayaks

    4.7(160 reviews)
    15.6 mi
    $$

    I cannot recommend this enough…read more This was the most breathtaking kayak through the canyons; and the hike was spectacular. A friend and I booked this event for her 40th birthday and it was the absolute highlight of our trip! We were thinking of renting kayaks and doing it ourselves but are both so grateful that we didn't because our tour guide, Ryan, was fantastic-- extremely knowledgeable, helpful, witty, and patient with us, as we were both beginners. He made it really fun! We learned that Britney Spears shot her video "I'm not a girl, not yet a woman" there, too! This was so worth it and will definitely be coming back and booking with Ryan!

    I'll say the customer service at the shop was amazing; REALLY nice girls. We asked if we could take…read moreour boards there. She said yes but the benefit of using them was they carried the boards down and up a steep hill. We were there on Saturday April 25th. So we rented two paddle boards and she warned us about the winds. It was like $155. She was nice so we went for it. We get to the site and are waiting around. They haven't even taken the boards off the truck, but we were fine waiting. Layla finally made it up the HILL and had 2 boards taken off the truck and laid on the ground. I asked if any of the MANY men who were there and carrying kayaks down, was going to carry them down. She said no, you carry them. And that hill was STEEP. I figured meh, okay. I was annoyed since we were told they'd be ready for us at the bottom. Layla carried my paddle. Once I saw the hill, I was even more annoyed but I already paid $155 plus $30 entry to the lake. When we got to the bottom, she mentioned when we got back I had to carry it back up. I said I'm not doing that. lol. She held my leash so I could climb on my board. Not an easy task where we were. The paddle boarding was rough but we knew that, the girls at the office warned us. 5 miles later we returned. I STRUGGLED getting off the board and trying to haul it up by myself, my body was shaking and I was visibly exhausted. A young man who worked for this place, WATCHED me struggle. Asked how it was, I said it sucked. He mentioned me carrying the board up that steep hill, while I was shaking from exhaustion and out of breath, and I said "I'm not doing that" and he replied with "why is it heavy?" I did carry my life jacket and paddle...but after that comment I REALLY didn't want to. Layla gave me a water at the top and said to take a breath, I was breathing very heavy. I'd say don't rent paddle boards. You will have to carry them up and down the hill and will get no assistance getting off the board either. But they did carry the kayaks and help those people who also paid like we did, in and out of the kayaks. So maybe rent those and not the paddle boards.

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    Lake Powell Paddleboards and Kayaks - Hike into lower Antelope Canyon

    Hike into lower Antelope Canyon

    Lake Powell Paddleboards and Kayaks - Narrow slot canyon paddling uplake

    Narrow slot canyon paddling uplake

    Lake Powell Paddleboards and Kayaks - The hike into "lowest" antelope canyon

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    The hike into "lowest" antelope canyon

    Skylight Lake Powell

    Skylight Lake Powell

    4.6(32 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Tyler and the team really saved the day!…read more Our first rental fell through due to some damage from the previous renters. I called Tyler late at night a reserved the 28' Chaparral boat, and this thing did not let us down! Amazing boat in great condition, has the power and size to take on Lake Powell. Skylite was very accomodating to our requests and was super easy to deal with. They were fair and very helpful. I couldn't recommend them more. They have just locked in a forever customer with my family and I. Thanks again you guys!

    I rented the 19 foot Maxim for one-day and had an AMAZING day on the lake. Most rental shops are…read morevery reserved and assume you are an idiot, Skylite is definitely to place to rent if you know what you're doing. You will save a little money and get a nice runabout with an inboard/outboard rather than the cheap outboard rentals at the marina. After chatting with Robert for a few minutes about my years of experience boating, he went over a few things, hooked up the trailer and sent me on my way. To my surprise, he mentioned that he wouldn't be around when I returned the boat and trusted me to drop off. It had been a few years since I dropped a boat in the water and to be honest, it was one of my favorite parts of the day. It truly is like "riding a bike" and I impressed my wife with my boat ramp skills haha. The boat ran strong all day and buzzed the dam, made our way to Face Canyon and then cruised back to Wahweap. Perfect day on beautiful Lake Powell. The only drawback from the rental was the boat was missing a dock line (didnt really care because I just stopped to grab a few things at the store). Also, there was no stereo but like most boat rental spots, they don't rent stereos, they rent boats. I brought a bluetooth speaker and it worked out just fine. I will 100% be renting from them again and would HIGHLY recommend to anyone with boating experience looking to rent a nice runabout and save a few bucks.

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    Skylight Lake Powell
    Skylight Lake Powell
    Skylight Lake Powell  - The living room in the RV

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    The living room in the RV

    Hidden Canyon Kayak - Kayaking through the antelope canyon

    Hidden Canyon Kayak

    4.7(76 reviews)
    15.8 mi

    I booked online about a week in advance but accidentally selected the wrong time. After a little…read morephone and email tag, their team quickly helped me switch to my preferred slot. The day before our tour, Julia called to let us know strong headwinds were expected and asked if we wanted to adjust our time. We already had a different morning tour scheduled, and they were incredibly accommodating with our plans. At the launch site, we met our guide Logan, and we were lucky that it was just our family of four on this tour. Husband and I wore aqua shoes and my daughters opted to wear their Birkenstock sandals and go barefoot, which was fine if you're okay with getting red mud on them. Logan was friendly, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. I was a bit nervous since I'm a beginner kayaker, but he let us move at our own pace. It ended up being a great workout while still feeling peaceful and relaxing. The scenery was absolutely stunning. The canyon was quiet, beautiful, and not crowded at all. We paddled across Lake Powell and into the canyon, and the cool lake water felt amazing in the warm end-of-March weather (mid-80s). They provided life jackets, offered bottled water, and Logan even took photos of us both on the water and at the end of the canyon, which we really appreciated. He also shared helpful paddling tips along the way. The entire tour lasted about 2.5-3 hours and was a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Highly recommend for families and beginners looking for a scenic and well-guided kayaking experience!

    This was such a cool experience! We had the best guide John who was an absolute gem! Our group was…read moreabout 6 people all varying in age and fitness level. Our group completed the kayak and hike which were very much worth it! We needed slight accommodations and Sid and John were reassuring and supportive for both my mom and I. This tour is really for everyone and I can't recommend this tour company and John enough. Because we traveled during off season, we had the entire lake and trail to ourselves. John left much time for us to take cool pictures and was a wealth of knowledge. He made sure to engage with each person in the group and was successful in getting the more shy individuals to step out of their comfort zones. John and Sid (the other employee) made this tour worth it. They provided awesome recommendations for things in the area and also future outdoor related activities in the U.S. Be sure to pack enough water. Remember you are in a kayak and your items will likely get soaked. Luckily they provide one water proof bag per kayak which can hold your phone and camera. If you feel the need to pack more, I recommend that you bring your own waterproof back pack. I opted to go barefoot in the kayak and wear shoes on the hike. You will have to walk through water to get on and off of the boat. Do not let your size and fitness level deter you from this tour. The team is incredibly accommodating and reassuring, making this the perfect tour for all. Highly recommend this tour and either Sid or John!

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    Hidden Canyon Kayak - Taking a break and went swimming.

    Taking a break and went swimming.

    Hidden Canyon Kayak - Parked the kayak at the end of water way and walked about a half mile to enjoy the dry area of canyon

    Parked the kayak at the end of water way and walked about a half mile to enjoy the dry area of canyon

    Hidden Canyon Kayak

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    Lake Powell Houseboat and Watercraft Rentals - Chipped/peeling cupboards

    Lake Powell Houseboat and Watercraft Rentals

    1.8(44 reviews)
    14.0 mi

    Fourth time here. The boats are kinda rough but it's a rental fleet so it is what it is. Generator…read morebroke today at 8am. Notified them immediately via radio because nobody answered four phone calls. Straight to voicemail. It's 103° and we have two infants. Said we were "a priority". It's 4pm and silence. Lake Powell is gorgeous but this is insane. Customer service isn't second, it's non existent. Absolute clown show. The concession hasn't been put to bid since 1969. Kick Aramark out.

    Here are some takeaways from our most recent trip on a houseboat in June 2022…read more.. 1) You have to book this boat 1 year in advance. Expect to pay around $8k plus gas, plus insurance. It's roughy $10k for a middle of the road boat for 5 days when it all adds up. 2) We had the 62' Journey. It did not look like any of the pictures online, it was much dated, but it worked, for the most part. Make sure you check everything before you go - the fridge, freezer, are so important, the generator too! 3) We did a "pre-board" and I recommend doing this if you are renting a boat in Powell. What a pre-board means is that at 5pm the night before you can board the boat, vs. waiting until 3:30pm the following day. This way, you wake up the next day, get checked out and you are on your merry way to find a spot to dock your boat. It's a great way to go. It does cost extra, and also know they will not let you on that boat anytime before 5pm, we tried. If you go this route as well, know that the people working on the dock are busy with the people who are boarding for that day, they are driving golf carts with their luggage and food, etc. and will not likely be able to help you until the next day, if not later in that day, so be prepared to carry your stuff to your boat, if you don't want to wait for someone. 4) Get the insurance. Do not sign up to pay for anything that breaks on that boat, it's $70/day for the insurance and trust me when you look at your boat you are going to want that. 5) If you are not savvy with boats, don't attempt to do anything if it's really windy or there are other poor weather conditions. You will have a hard time, and if there are any conditions like this I recommend waiting til it dies down to move your boat, park your boat on shore, etc. We were listening to the radio at the dock and we happened to come back in on a very windy day. It was A MESS. People losing anchors, things breaking, hitting other boats, etc. Just sit still if the weather isn't good and wait for a nice calm day to move your boat. Honestly our kids enjoyed their time being parked at the marina and on the boat, you aren't missing much and you will be safer. 5) Here's some general houseboating tips -- the slide is fun AF :), bring an iphone cord that adapts to the standard outlet so you can play music or bring a portable speaker, bring DVDs, bring a UHF radio so you can connect with the boat, and/or bring walkie talkies, you will want binoculars to see the numbered buoys, plan your food each day so you don't overpack, keep your meals simple. You do have a cooler and you will need quite a bit of ice, put some ice in your freezer so you have backup during your stay on the boat, ask the dock for a tow rope for your speedboat, and ask the person checking you out for recommendations on where to park, do your research first but ask them, they know best! For the price they charge you could go to a tropical island...the beauty of Powell is that 1) it's beautiful and 2) you don't have any service. #2 is a huge draw for me. It's truly a place to disconnect. You are basically camping on the water, just keep that in mind, it's an experience for sure! We saw Antelope marina on our way in/out of our camping spot. I would consider them next time, their boats looked nicer and they have good reviews on Yelp, they are closer to Padre Bay too, just a thought that was going throug my head...no idea how the experience is there but maybe take a look at them as well. Also the Axiom Star is the best boat, if you can get it. It's really lovely inside. The other one that is on the nicer end is the Wanderer. But if you can get the Axiom -- it's very very nice. Much nicer than what we were on! I had tried to book that a year in advance it was already taken.

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    Lake Powell Houseboat and Watercraft Rentals - Here we have it, caught this guy on the second night

    Here we have it, caught this guy on the second night

    Lake Powell Houseboat and Watercraft Rentals - Tin foil on the stove and in oven

    Tin foil on the stove and in oven

    Lake Powell Houseboat and Watercraft Rentals - Ceiling fan about coming out of the ceiling and a taped ceiling. Zoom for Nats and cobwebs

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    Ceiling fan about coming out of the ceiling and a taped ceiling. Zoom for Nats and cobwebs

    Lone Rock Campground - Close-up view shows the missing water!

    Lone Rock Campground

    3.9(21 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    My teenage son and I drove up here in early April 2023 for a short excursion north from Wahweep…read moreMarina (on the AZ side of the state border). First, it took a while to reach the campground from the main highway. Near the beach area, it can be very sandy. If you have a rental car, be careful to find a path with flattened sand unless you're driving a 4x4 jeep. Second, the view of Lone Rock was not impressive due to the lack of water. It used to be possible to kayak around Lone Rock (when it was surrounded by 20 to 50 feet of water). Unfortunately, without the lake water, the view of Lone Rock is meh (comparing the 2023 photos with snapshots from 2019 or 2021). The low water levels are the visible effect of climate change and diminished snowmelt from the mountains feeding into the Colorado River. I did not stay at the campground, so cannot speak to that experience. But if you're looking for a view of Lake Powell - I would drive over to the Wahweep Marina on the AZ side of the state border and take a sunset photo from the boat launch area there.

    Camped here with a friend in early September 2020 and it blew our expectations out of the water…read more We were nervous about the first-come-first-serve camping policy and not being able to make a reservation, but there was plenty of room even when we arrived on a Saturday evening on a holiday weekend. We pulled up about an hour before sundown, found a place to park and set up our tent, and enjoyed the beach. There was a stunning sunset and sunrise. Everyone we met was very kind and helpful. The other campers answered questions and helped us find our way around. It seemed like most of them camp here regularly, which gave it a nice community feel. The only downside we found was that it was a little loud in the evening, especially from the ATV's zooming around. Since it was really dark at night, we were even afraid they'd accidentally run over us in our tent. The next morning there was a long line to use the public bathrooms and showers, which are located fairly far from the camping ground, so be sure to account for this if needed. Beware if you have a vehicle that's low to the ground due to the sandy roads. We drove a sedan slowly and didn't have any trouble. The only mistake we made was accidentally driving over a few big rocks at our camp spot, so be on the lookout for those off the "road" I would return and camp here again in a heartbeat.

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    Lone Rock Campground - Where's the water?

    Where's the water?

    Lone Rock Campground - AZ-UT state border crossing from Lone Rock to Wahweep Marina.

    AZ-UT state border crossing from Lone Rock to Wahweep Marina.

    Lone Rock Campground - Entrance to Lone Rock Campground

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    Entrance to Lone Rock Campground

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