Lees Ferry
The starting point for Colorado River rafting trips through the Grand Canyon. The emerald river flows past preserved 19th-century ferry and ranch sites. Good for walking and fishing.
Lees Ferry lies about 65 km southwest of Page, marking the dividing line between Glen Canyon and the Grand Canyon. It is the departure point for nearly all multi-day rafting trips through the Grand Canyon. In the 19th century, it was a ferry operated by Mormon settler John Lee, and historic structures such as the Lonely Dell Ranch and an old fort have been preserved. Visitors can stroll the riverside trail, watch the rafts launch, or join a half-day flatwater float trip that starts below the dam, passes beneath Horseshoe Bend, and takes out here. Admission to the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is required.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Navajo Bridge
- Horseshoe Bend
- Water Holes Canyon
- Glen Canyon Dam Overlook
- Glen Canyon Dam & Carl Hayden Visitor Center
- Hanging Garden Trail
- Wahweap Overlook
- John Wesley Powell Museum