Lees Ferry

There are a few different activities to enjoy here. I went on a gorgeous hike with switchbacks giving you great views of colorful rocks and your own horseshoe bend as you ascend and reach the summit. Skip the touristy crowds and go here instead.

We rented a tandem kayak and back haul service from Kayak The Colorado. The boat ride from Lee's Ferry up to the Petroglyph drop off point alone was worth the money. Kayaking back took 4.5 hours, with breaks and picture taking, was just an awesome experience. As easily accessible as this part of the river is, it wasn't crowded at all. Most of the time we were all alone enjoying the magnificent beauty of this natural wonder in complete silence. Highly recommended experience.

Took a morning tour on a boat 9/6/24, it was wonderful-we floated along horseshoe bend and saw many beautiful sights. The photos don't even compare to what it looks like in person. Just at awe with our Earth.

We did a 4 mile hike with 1600' vertical to the top of the north wall. 1500' vertical was acheived in 1 mile, getting steeper at the top. Very hard work, gorgeous view. The second day, we rented kayaks, were transported up river past Horseshoe Bend and then we paddled back. Great fun.

Beauty drive down a nicely curved road with glimpses of the Colorado River and beautiful rock formations/ mountains. Nice clean restrooms and sandy beach. Canoe rentals are available and it also has a covered picnic/ viewing area.

A beautiful drive and lovely spot by the river! We were on our way through to Zion NP and had stopped at Navajo Bridge. Met someone there who used to live in the area and they recommended that we take the drive down to Lee's Ferry. So glad we did. The windy drive down is beautiful being so close to the cliff faces. It's a lovely spot on the river and gave my kids the chance to skip some rocks on the water while my husband did some bird watching. Quite a range of different ducks present. Very clean toilets too. Only a brief stop but I can imagine doing one of the tours down the river would be amazing!

Great area to camp long or short term. There are fire pits, restrooms, shade and wind provisions. You get a great view of the river and the best natural white noise.

Take the trip up here and you won’t regret it. We spent 3 days kayaking the river and camped along the way. The beauty & other-worldliness of this atmosphere was overwhelming in the best way. Just do everyone a favor and turn your speakers off. Unplug and enjoy the scenery and wildlife.

Camping along the Colorado River - the views are stunning. There's potable water available and a dump site. The bathroom on one end is under renovation. It's a short walk down to the river... which is icy cold. There's a great hike with the remains of a small ranch. Loved my time here.

Rented kayaks/back hauled all the way to the damn. Amazing ride and views!!! Definitely recommend, even if it's just a day trip. Kayaking/SUP down the river does not disappoint!!

Driving by and decided to see what was here. It's a pricey place if you don't have a yearly pass. $25 a car. There's lots of hiking trails and they launch the river rafts from here. You can go down by the Colorado river and put your toes in the cold water. There wasn't a lot of people here today which was great! We stopped at the Navajo bridge and walked on the old 1927 bridge that is now for pedestrians only. Got some great pics and saw a Condor was hanging out under one side! Check out the pics! Lots to do here. Great fun for all ages. The Condor we saw and posted picture of is a wild Male born of wild parents. Was so cool to see him from about 20 feet away.

We all had the best experience kayaking down through this canyon. We rented kayaks and got backhauled by Lee's Ferry Anglers Fly Shop and Guide up the river to mile 10 and spent the whole day enjoying the frigid water and baking under the toasty sun. When I spoke with Wendy on the phone, she was SO nice and helped me plan this activity perfectly. 11/10 experience!

here's the thing with lee's ferry: if you haven't been there, you just can't understand. it's surreal. i like beautiful places, but this is ridiculous. i can't really describe it; all i can say is that it isn't about what you see. it's also how you feel when you're there. this is my happy place. the steep canyon walls twist and turn 15 miles back to the dam. the current is strong; wading is exhausting and cold. the fishing is exciting. the water is clear. the grand canyon starts here for goodness sake! water seeps through the rock walls and a rainstorm may create spontaneous waterfalls so dramatic you almost don't believe they're there. lee's ferry can be one of the most memorable trips of your life. ok, no more mushy. here's the rest of the scoop: to fully enjoy lee's ferry, you've got to get out on the water - the colorado river water. the water level changes frequently, and "prop bar" is called prop bar for a reason. if you don't want to use a something with a motor and have some time to explore, there are a handful of campsites along the river banks. you could easily have someone tow a canoe or kayaks up river and float down at your own pace, setting up camp as you go. like i said, the current is strong so don't try to tell me i didn't warn you. the hoodoos (i just love that word!), or balancing rocks, on the way to the boat ramp are just freakin' cool. speaking of the boat ramp, don't go trying to camp out overnight there. the parks service is not so fond of that action. visitors can camp away from the water at the campground. facilities are basically bathrooms (no showers) and each site has a shade structure that walked out of 1974, a picnic table and a fire pit. some sites have river views. camping costs $7/night or something. it's cheap. the $$ you pay goes back to the ferry to keep it beautiful. even though the pay station is broken each time i make the trek (about 4 hours from phx) to the ferry, i'm still awarding 5 stars. it is way too hard to deduct a star from such a special place.

Lee's Ferry is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. Though it was scorching in June, the water was icy cold and so refreshing. This was my first camping experience and it's brilliant to camp almost on the banks of the river! Camping spots are first come first served (no reservations), but given the warm weather, there were spots available right up until 8-9 pm. The rest rooms are great - clean with flush toilets. Most impressively, there are wild condors roosting at the Navajo bridge just outside the park! I cannot recommend this spot highly enough!

Launched my brothers boat here to stay on the river a few days. When staying overnight you have to buy a pass at a machine on the way in. Make sure you keep a eye out for it because you'll miss it. Also, bring cash. I believe we paid like 20 bucks for overnight parking for the weekend. There are some great scenery and plenty of parking. I do wish they had stuff labeled better. I heard there are showers up here, however we looked for about 30 min and could not find them. Trust me after a weekend of dealing with this fine sand, youll want a shower as soon as you get off the river (if you've camped out). Other then all that its easily accesable to launch your boat, there were some park rangers enforcing the laws so make sure you park in the designated areas and have your parking pass. Sadly they weren't around when looking for the shower...

Breathtakingly beautiful in every sense. If you get anywhere close, take the boat ride from the Glen Canyon Damn downriver to the old ferry launch. Truly one of the prettiest places on earth.

This place is unbelievable. The colors, the sounds, the serenity, just everything is amazing. It is a must see!