Lone Rock Beach

Camp on the sand beside Lake Powell's famous monolith

⏱ 2 hours to overnight👤 All ages$

Lone Rock tells the story of the lake better than any sign. When the reservoir is full, the rock stands as an island in Wahweap Bay and campers line a beach that meets the water; the National Park Service's own photos from spring 2023, with the lake near record lows, show campers and vehicles spread across exposed sand, and then the same scene a few months later, after a big snowmelt raised the lake, described as once again a beach surrounded by water. In 2026 the lake is again at historic lows, so expect a longer walk or drive to the water and shifting conditions through the year. That does not erase the appeal: the open sand, the red cliffs of the Grand Staircase behind, and the night sky remain spectacular.

How to enjoy it: come for an evening or a night rather than a quick stop. Families build sandcastles and splash in the shallows, paddlers launch kayaks and stand-up boards, and the sunset on Lone Rock is a photographer's staple. Choose a campsite on firmer sand, and if you are unsure about your vehicle, park higher and walk. Water quality can change with heavy use, storms and algal blooms, so avoid water with scum and check advisories. Pack out every bit of trash, and bring all the water you will need.

Practicals: from Page, take US 89 north past the dam and Wahweap toward Big Water; the Lone Rock turnoff comes shortly after crossing into Utah, with an entrance station on the access road. Pavement ends before the beach. Entrance fees cover day use; camping is an additional per-night fee. Because the beach is in Utah, it runs on daylight saving time in summer, an hour ahead of Page, which matters if you are meeting friends or returning a rental boat. Pair it with Wahweap Overlook for sunset or with the Toadstool Hoodoos a little farther along US 89. If camping on sand is not for you, sleep in Page on the lake side of town and drive out for the evening; the beach is only a short hop past the dam.