Glen Canyon National Recreation Area was created by Congress in 1972 to, "provide for public outdoor recreation use and enjoyment of Lake Powell and lands adjacent thereto in the states of Arizona and Utah and to preserve scenic, scientific, and historic features contributing to public enjoyment of the area.”
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is managed much like any other national park site. For the most part, the same management policies, regulations, and laws apply at Glen Canyon as all other national park areas.
The park's Superintendent's Compendium and Appendix A (PDF Files) contain local rules and regulations that apply to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. You should know these rules before your visit to Glen Canyon NRA.
An ammendment to the Superintendent's Compendium and Appendix A (PDF files) has been made in regards to new regulations involving zebra and quagga mussels.
Please Note: a second set of ammendments to the Superintendent's Compendium and Appendix A (PFD Files) are now in practice. Please familiarize yourself with these new regulations.
