Horseshoe Bend AZ
Horseshoe Bend is one of the most iconic attractions of the American Southwest. Its famous view is an overlook 4,200 feet above sea level and 1,000 feet above the Colorado River. The name was inspired by the horseshoe-shaped bend of the Colorado River within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Horseshoe Bend Visitor Info
Operating hours: Sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year
Entrance Fees: The entrance fee to Horseshoe Bend is the parking fee.
The new and improved visitor parking area at the Horseshoe Bend Overlook South of Page, AZ, includes public restrooms and designated parking areas for cars, RV’s, and buses.
- Motorcycle: $5
- Passenger vehicles (car, truck, SUV, RV, motorhome): $10
- Commercial vans with a passenger capacity of 14 or less: $35*
- Mid-sized commercial and tour buses with a passenger capacity of 15-35: $70*
- Full-size buses with a passenger capacity of 35 or more: $140*
*Commercial and touring vehicle fees are determined by vehicle size, not the number of passengers it is carrying; fees may be changed without notice by the City of Page
Dogs are welcome: They must remain on a leash at all times and please pick up after your pets, Don't forget to bring a sufficient amount of water for them, too!
Wheelchair and Stroller Accessible: Some assistance will be required.
Warning: There is absolutely no parking anywhere along Highway 89! This is a 65 mph highway, and those who attempt to park on the shoulder will be ticketed and towed. The City of Page has passed also an emergency ordinance prohibiting passenger drop-offs and pickups at the Horseshoe Bend entrance or along the Highway 89 corridor.
Best Time to Visit Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend can be enjoyed 365 days a year. There really is no one "best" time to visit as it really depends on your climate preferences. Horseshoe Bend can get very hot in the summer with midday temperatures over 110ºF +. If you visit during the summer, be sure to bring water, a hat or some type of shade protection, and appropriate shoes to walk on hot surfaces. Winter conditions can powder the rocks and canyon features with a dusting of snow making Horseshoe Bend look that much more stunning. The spring and fall seasons have the most moderate temperatures providing the most comfortable temperatures for exploring the great American Southwest. So arguably, most visitors will report that spring and fall months are the best time to visit.
Trying to Get that Iconic Insta Photo?
Most Horseshoe Bend photos are taken late morning, midday to early afternoon because the bend and river are in shadow during the other times of the day. At sunset, the sun will be in your eyes and the bend will be in shadow.
How to Get to Horseshoe Bend
The closest town to Horseshoe Bend is Page. Just drive or walk down Lake Powell Blvd for 2 miles then turn left on 89A for about 2.5 miles before you take a right at highway marker 545 leading into the Horseshoe Bend parking lot. If you are coming from Sedona or Flagstaff, you will just take the 89A to Horseshoe Bend. There are also several Horseshoe Bend tours from Sedona, Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon, and Page. You'll find there is plenty of time in a day to visit both Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon in the same day. That is why most tours include both attractions. Having said that, you must hire an official tour guide company in order to visit Antelope Canyon. Antelope Canyon is part of the Navajo Nation and permits given only to tour companies are required. But visiting Horseshoe Bend is logistically simple and worthwhile.
The Hike from the Parking Lot to Horseshoe Bend Lookout The hike to Horseshoe Bend from the parking lot is .7 miles one-way and considered moderate in difficulty. The trail is partially paved and accessible to those with wheelchairs and strollers (with assistance).
TOURS THAT INCLUDE HORSESHOE BEND
4 Day 3 Night Private Roundtrip Tour from Phoenix/Scottsdale
Private Tour | Tours from Phoenix
Half Day Smooth Water Rafting Trip
Great for all ages, enjoy a ride through a 2-mile long tunnel to the base of Glen Canyon Dam where you will walk to your river raft with sandstone walls soaring 700 feet above you. Your friendly guide will help you aboard our roomy 32-foot raft. Then sit back and relax as you take in th … More
Great for all ages, enjoy a ride through a 2-mile long tunnel to the base of Glen Canyon Dam where you will walk to your river raft with sandstone walls soaring 700 feet above you. Your friendly guide will help you aboard our roomy 32-foot raft. Then sit back and relax as you take in the sights and stories of the Colorado River in Glen Canyon including the rich natural and human history of the region. You’ll make a beach stop, where you can take a short hike to see a petroglyph panel and even take a quick dip in the cool river. Back aboard your river raft, you’ll float through iconic Horseshoe Bend. Look for rainbow trout in the crystal-clear water, dozens of birds nesting on the banks of the river and possibly a herd of big horn sheep along the way. Your raft trip ends at historic Lees Ferry, where you’ll board our buses for the ride back to River Headquarters.
Our Horseshoe Bend Rafting Trips are completely family-friendly. We provide chilled water and lemonade. Book your spot now!
Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour
Tours from Flagstaff | Family-Friendly
Grand Canyon South Rim, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend Day Tour from Las Vegas
Explore three of Arizona's most visited natural wonders in one day on this extended day trip from Las Vegas. Hike to Horseshoe Bend for a spectacular view along the Colorado River, admire the unique light beams at Antelope Canyon, and marvel at the Grand Canyon from the South Rim viewpo … More
Explore three of Arizona's most visited natural wonders in one day on this extended day trip from Las Vegas. Hike to Horseshoe Bend for a spectacular view along the Colorado River, admire the unique light beams at Antelope Canyon, and marvel at the Grand Canyon from the South Rim viewpoints. Along the way, drive along part of Route 66, and stop at the atmospheric town of Seligman.
Tours from Las Vegas
Arizona Private Tours
Custom Options Available | Family-Friendly | Tours from Flagstaff
3 Day 2 Night Private Roundtrip Tour from Phoenix / Scottsdale
Tours from Phoenix
Horseshoe Bend Air Tour
Arizona Highlights - Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell Flight with River Rafting
Private Transportation: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend from Las Vegas
Come Explore Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Jump onboard your private tour vehicle from Las Vegas and we will transport you to a magical place! Experience Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend, with private transportation. The original Navajo name Tsé bighánílíní means … More
Come Explore Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Jump onboard your private tour vehicle from Las Vegas and we will transport you to a magical place! Experience Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend, with private transportation. The original Navajo name Tsé bighánílíní means "the place where water runs through rocks." Antelope Canyon's sculpted sandstone walls offer memorable photo opportunities with a walkable corridor at the bottom of the canyon floor. It was formed by flash flood waters that rushed into the cracks of the Navajo sandstone along with the power of wind erosion. With the daylight dancing through the narrow openings from the top provides multiple kinds of light reflections and colors. This amazing changing color show makes this area a popular destination for photographers and tourists. From the canyon, you will visit an area where the Colorado River makes a 280 degree turn around the Horseshoe bend shape of the rock, hence its name of Horseshoe Bend.
Tours from Las Vegas | Private Tour
Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour from Las Vegas
Get out of Las Vegas for the day, soak up the views of some of the country's most striking landscapes, and be back on the Strip in time for a show. This guided tour takes you to the sandstone slot canyon of Antelope Canyon and to the dramatic Horseshoe Bend, carved from Navajo sandstone … More
Get out of Las Vegas for the day, soak up the views of some of the country's most striking landscapes, and be back on the Strip in time for a show. This guided tour takes you to the sandstone slot canyon of Antelope Canyon and to the dramatic Horseshoe Bend, carved from Navajo sandstone.
Tours from Las Vegas
Antelope Slot Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Day Tour from Sedona
Tours from Sedona
Antelope Slot Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Day Tour from Flagstaff
Tours from Flagstaff
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