Wahweap Swim Beach

No boat? No problem! Park your car and walk down to Swim Beach at Wahweap.

NPS / Kelsey Shores

Quick Facts

Location:

Wahweap, across from the campground

Significance:

Swimming access to Lake Powell

Amenities

6 listed

Beach/Water Access, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Pets Allowed, Toilet - Vault/Composting

Swim Beach at Wahweap is the only swimming location downlake where motorized boats are not permitted

Swimming is a popular activity at Lake Powell, especially in the summer when water temperatures can surpass 80 degrees Fahrenheit. There are no life guards at Lake Powell. Swim at your own risk. Swimming is prohibited at all marinas and launch areas. Motorized vessels are not permitted past the buoys, but kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are permitted.

Pets are permitted on leash, do not let your pet disturb other beachgoers. Pick up any waste they create.

Swim beach is day use only. Bring in what you need, pack everything out! While this beach does not have flush toilets or any amenities, the campground store is across the street from the parking lot, and has snacks for sale and some toilets.

At the Beach: Sunglasses, Sandals, Sunscreen, and Safe Practices

• Protect your skin. Limit the amount of direct sunlight you receive between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm and wear sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 15.
• Drink plenty of water regularly, even if you’re not thirsty. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine in them.
• Protect your eyes, wear sunglasses that will absorb at least 90 percent of UV sunlight.
• Wear foot protection such as closed toed sandals. The sand can burn your feet and glass, quagga mussel shells, and other sharp objects can cut them.
• Never swim in waters that have algal scum floating on the water which may indicate that a Harmful Algal Bloom is occurring.
• Always wash your hands before eating, shower with soap after playing in the water, and never go in the water if you have open sores or cuts.

Getting to the Beach

Parking for Swim Beach is located on Lakeshore Drive between the Picnic Area and Stateline Launch Ramp. Once you turn into the parking lot, continue to the sign indicating the extended parking lot. The extended lot is pebbly gravel. After parking, you will walk down a sandy path to the beach. The portable toilet you pass on the way to the trail is the last one available, there are none on the beach. Once at the beach, pick out a spot and enjoy your time there!