(4000 x 3000) Lees Ferry is the only place within Glen Canyon where visitors can drive to the Colorado River in over 700 miles of Canyon Country, right up to the first "rapid" in Grand Canyon National Park. Here, adventurous river runners launch their boats for trips down the canyon. The launch ramp is a flurry of activity each day with rigging for both commercial and noncommercial river trips. In the morning, boaters meet with the Lees Ferry ranger for their pre-trip check in to get an early start to their first day on the river. NPS Photo by Michael Quinn.

There are three different river trip opportunities through Grand Canyon National Park. Learn more: <a href="http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/whitewater-rafting.htm" rel="nofollow">www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/whitewater-rafting.htm</a>

Upstream to the Glen Canyon Dam, Fishermen enjoy world-class trout fishing. Backpackers finish their 4 or 5 day hike through the Paria Canyon Wilderness Area here. Day-hikers can explore the canyons and desert ridges. Lees Ferry is one of the driest location in Grand Canyon National Park, averaging only 6.1” of yearly precipitation.

Lees Ferry Campground has 54 designated sites. No hookups. Grills provided, no open fires. Quiet time 10pm-6am. Modern bathroom/comfort station, potable water available, launch ramp 2 miles. Gas and supply store at Marble Canyon, about 5 miles away. No reservations. $12 per site/per night.

Lees Ferry is 42 miles (61 km) from Page via Hwy 89 south and Hwy 89A west. It is 85 miles (125 km) from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon via Hwy 89A and Hwy 67. The Lees Ferry Junction and Park Entrance is just west of Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center. A paved road leads 5 miles (8 km) to the Ferry area. A National Park Service campground, ranger station, and public launch ramp are the only services available at Lees Ferry. There is a gas station, store, post office, motel and restaurant at Marble Canyon, next to the park entrance. More services are found west on Hwy 89A.