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The 8 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Big Water, Utah (UT)
Big Water is a town in Kane County, Utah, United States. The population was 417 at the 2000 census, a modest increase over the 1990 figure of 326. It is located 17 miles north of Page, Arizona on US-89 near Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon Dam. It was originally called Glen Canyon City and housed workers who built the dam in the 1950s. Big Water made news in the 1980s as a polygamous colony of the Joseph clan. It also made news in 1986, when the mayor Alex Joseph and the city council left the Republican Party to join the Libertarian Party. This made Joseph the first Libertarian mayor in the history of the U.S. Subsequently, Willy Marshall, also a Libertarian, was elected as the state's first openly gay mayor.
Restaurants in Big Water
1. The Wave at Coyote Buttes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 315 reviews
The Wave is a sandstone rock formation located near Big Water, Utah on the slopes of the Coyote Buttes, in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, on the Colorado Plateau. It is famous among hikers and photographers for its colorful, undulating forms, and the rugged, trackless hike required to reach it.
Reviewed By TonyZ266
Epic and surreal experience beyond any language can describe! The permit system limits 20 visitors a day and that made everyone’s experience so private and personal! It also protects the WAVE hugely!
2. All In Boat Rentals
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
All-In Boat Rentals is a new off-shore rental company serving Lake Powell. We are located 10 miles north of the Wahweap Marina in Big Water, Utah. We offer ski boat rentals, deck boat rentals, and personal watercraft rentals. We also have water toys and tow vehicles.
3. Paria Rimrocks Toadstool Hoodoos
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4.5 based on 223 reviews
The Paria Rimrocks are an amazing collection of hoodoos, badlands, and other interesting rock formations found in the area located between the Cockscomb Fault and the southern section of Cottonwood Canyon Road just north of US 89.
Reviewed By lhaganmich - Brighton, United States
was not sure about my ability to find this hike from Kanab. Very easy to find and hike was not too challenging - my 70 year old mom did it. you can either hike through the wash or follow the "official trail" - official trail was hard to see at times. Very few people at the hoodoos when we arrived in the afternoon. A port-o-pod bathroom on site. Bring water. Nothing else around. Budget an hour or so for the hike and photos
4. Skylite Boat Rentals
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By CarltheCat - Calgary, Canada
We rented two Personal water crafts from Robert and family. The whole renting process was easy and the machines they provided were good. Immediate responses for any questions leading up to our rental date. When we brought the crafts back and explained about a simple problem one of them had, Robert was accommodating to our situation. The lack of phone service on Powell made it hard to contact him while on the lake for the week. I had no doubt that if we contacted him, Robert would have brought us a new craft. I would rent again from Skylite Rentals. Don’t look any further, this outfit will take care of all your Lake Powell rental needs.
5. Wahweap Hoodos
6. Grosvenor Arch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By jjfisher5
As with most of Utah, this is another awesome rock feature. It does require a 10 mile drive up a dusty, bumpy dirt road, so it isn't for the faint of heart, but is doable in a car as long as the weather is good. Would not recommend this without 4-wheel drive if there is any rain in the forecast. Once you get to the parking lot (which has restrooms) there is a short paved walkway up to the arch. Glad we visited this attraction. We were staying at Kodachrome State Park so it was a easy side trip. Also highly recommend staying at Kodachrome. Very nice park!
7. Big Water Visitor Center
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4.0 based on 66 reviews
Inside the Bureau of Land Management Visitor Center in Big Water, Utah, National Park Service rangers await those wanting to know more about the dinosaurs that dominated earth nearly 150 million years ago.
8. Lone Rock Beach
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4.0 based on 219 reviews
Lone Rock Beach is located on the border of Arizona and Utah - just a few minutes from Big Water, Utah. The beach can be used for kayaking, jogging, swimming, fishing or sun bathing.
Reviewed By WanderingWithUsTwo - Phoenix, United States
Lake Powell sits between the border of Arizona and Utah. It spans over 1.25 million acres within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The area consists of a variety of small beaches and inlets which are great to explore via boats or canoes. There are several campsites throughout the area which allow you to be able to camp near the water for around $14 per night excluding the entry cost per vehicle. Because this space consists of winding waterways through canyons there are also opportunities to find private beaches and campgrounds. Campsites in undeveloped areas along the water are free of charge but you must dispose of human waste or have access to a toilet. Many people with boats will opt to take their boats further into the canyons to find private areas to set up camp. Our hope is to come back over the summer when the weather is nicer and be able to camp out here along the water. Overall the beaches were fairly empty when we went and because there is so much space here we imagine even during the busier times it can still be nice to go and enjoy while still finding some privacy. This particular beach, Lone Rock, is a good medium ground for providing a bit of the comforts with some levels of feeling as though you’re in the wilderness. It is around 15 minutes driving from Page so you can easily access any necessary amenities. Since this is a primitive campsite you may forget some things along the way so it helps to have that close level of access! - @wanderingwithustwo
