Wahweap Overlook: The Best Free View of Lake Powell Near Page
By The Wesley Team ·
Most people see Lake Powell for the first time from a car window on US-89. A few pull over. The ones who pull over at the right spot get the best free view in the whole Page area.
That spot is Wahweap Overlook. No ticket, no hike, no line. Here is how to find it, what you are looking at, and when to go.
Overlook vs Viewpoint: two different places
This trips up a lot of people, so let's clear it up first.
Wahweap Overlook sits on a hill just off US-89, outside the Glen Canyon fee area. It is free.
Wahweap Viewpoint is down on Lakeshore Drive, inside Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, closer to the water. You pay the park entry fee to get there (or use a park pass).
Both are good. The Overlook is higher, wider and free, which is why we send people there first.
How to get there
From Page, take US-89 north toward Utah. It is about 6 miles, roughly ten minutes from town.
Pass the turnoff for Lakeshore Drive (that is the road to Wahweap Marina and the paid area).
Keep going on US-89 past the Ferry Swale Road turnoff.
Less than a mile later, turn right onto the short road that climbs the hill to the parking area.
If you are coming from Kanab and Utah, it is on your left as you drop toward Page. Watch for it. It is easy to miss at highway speed.
What you are looking at
From about 4,200 feet you get close to a full circle of view:
Wahweap Bay and the marina below you
Castle Rock and the long arms of Lake Powell reaching north
Navajo Mountain on the horizon, the big dome sacred to the Navajo
Tower Butte and the cliffs around Page to the south
There is a small parking area, a few benches and an interpretive sign. No restrooms, no water. Bring both if you plan to stay for sunset.
When to go
Sunset is the classic. The cliffs light up orange, the lake goes dark blue, and then the whole sky takes a turn. Stay 20 minutes past sunset. That is usually when the color peaks.
Sunrise is quieter and just as good, with the light hitting Navajo Mountain first.
Midday works for a quick stop, but the light is flat and in summer it is hot with no real shade.
Plan 15 minutes for a look, an hour if you bring a picnic for golden hour.
A good evening plan
Horseshoe Bend gets the sunset crowds. If you have two evenings in Page, give one to Horseshoe Bend and one to Wahweap Overlook. You will likely have the overlook almost to yourself.
Or stack them. Do Horseshoe Bend in the late afternoon, then drive 15 minutes north for sunset at the overlook. Our Horseshoe Bend guide has the timing, and our photography spots guide has more places to shoot.
FAQ
Is Wahweap Overlook free?
Yes. It is off US-89 outside the Glen Canyon fee area. The separate Wahweap Viewpoint on Lakeshore Drive is inside the park and needs the entry fee or a pass.
How far is Wahweap Overlook from Page?
About 6 miles north on US-89, roughly ten minutes.
Do you have to hike?
No. You park and walk a few steps to the edge.
Is it good for sunset?
It is one of the best sunset spots near Page, and far less crowded than Horseshoe Bend.
Book directly
We are on the main street in Page, ten minutes from Wahweap Overlook, Horseshoe Bend and Lake Powell. Catch the sunset, then be back in your room before the stars come out.
Renovated rooms are open and bookable now, and more come online every few weeks.
Book direct for our best rate. Two night minimum, free cancellation up to seven days out. Direct only.
Check dates at thewesleyaz.com or call (928) 612-3300.
Written by The Wesley Team, the people who run the only boutique hotel in Page. Directions checked October 2026.
The Wesley is open, with new rooms available now. Grand Opening September 25th. Pardon our dust while we finish the rest.
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The Wesley is open, with new rooms available now. Grand Opening September 25th. Pardon our dust while we finish the rest.
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The Wesley is open, with new rooms available now. Grand Opening September 25th. Pardon our dust while we finish the rest.
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