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Carl Hayden Visitor Center

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Carl Hayden Visitor Center at Glen Canyon Dam

Mid-May through mid-September, 8 am–6 pm MST daily
November through February, 8 am–4 pm MST daily
Rest of year, 8 am–5 pm MST daily
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day

Phone: [phone]; Tours of the Dam: 928-608-6072; Bookstore: 928-608-6068.

Location: Highway 89 on west side of Glen Canyon Dam

Attractions: Interactive exhibits, introductory films, a relief map of the entire Glen Canyon area, restrooms, a bookstore, and tours of the dam provided by Glen Canyon Natural History Association.
Tours are $5, and as a federal power plant facility, security measures are in place. While no bags, purses, knives, weapons, or food are allowed on the tour, wallets, cameras, and clear water bottles are welcome.

 

Bullfrog Visitor Center

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Bullfrog Visitor Center

Hours vary

Phone: [phone]

Location: Highway 276 north of Bullfrog Marina

Attractions: Exhibits relating to geology and the human and natural history of Glen Canyon. Ancestral Puebloan and pioneer artifacts. A life-size model of a slot canyon. Bookstore, restrooms, medical clinic (May thru early October only).

 

Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center

Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center

April through October, open daily 9 am–5 pm MST

Phone: [phone]

Location: Highway 89A on west side of Navajo Bridge

Attractions: Bookstore, outdoor exhibits, and self guided walks across the historic Navajo Bridge. This is a popular spot to look for a California Condor.

 

Escalante Interagency Visitor Center

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Escalante Interagency Visitor Center

Mid-March to October, 7:30 am–5:30 pm daily
October to Thanksgiving, 8:00 am–4:30 pm daily
Mid-November to mid-March, 8:00 am–4:30 pm Monday–Friday

Phone: [phone]

Location: 755 West Main Street in Escalante, Utah

Attractions: Trip planning exhibits, ecology exhibits, introductory films, restrooms, bookstore, and picnic area

The visitor center is staffed by Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and Forest Service personnel providing information on the Escalante Grand Staircase National Monument, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and the Dixie National Forest.

 

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