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Glen Canyon Dam, Arizona

Location

Near the town of Page, Arizona. Page is due north of Flagstaff, very close to the Utah line.

River

Colorado.

Type of Dam

High. There is also a magnificent steel girder road bridge over the river adjacent to the dam.

Parking

Extensive free parking area.

Visitor Centre

There is a very impressive visitor centre with exhibits and excellent views of the dam and the bridge.

Dam Tours

Guided tours of the dam are available

Comments

This dam is busy but not congested - the visitor facilities have been designed to cope with a large number of people.

Arizona

Dams

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Confirm current access, opening arrangements, reservations and the suitability of your planned roads and walks. Photographs may show earlier conditions.