Page AZ’s Wahweap Overlook – an Underrated Tourist Spot!

When someone asks you what the Top 10 places on your bucket list are, I’m pretty sure Page, AZ doesn’t immediately jump into your mind! Page is a small town in northern Arizona that sits on the southern shores of the infamous Lake Powell. While you might not recognize the name, you would undoubtedly recognize pictures of some of the famous attractions that Page is home to!  Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell…the town may be small but people travel from all over the world (literally) to visit there! I had the pleasure to experience Page almost a month ago, and I had to give a shout out to a tourist spot that was under-rated and under-represented in all my pre-trip travel research!

Wahweap Overlook was a spur of the moment stop we made while exploring around Lake Powell.  We were trying to find a good spot to stop and admire the views (without having to pay $30 to do so), and after a few miles north on Highway 89 we saw the turn-off for Wahweap Overlook.  We were really impressed with what we saw once we got out!

From Wahweap Overlook, you can see Wahweap Marina, Glen Canyon Dam, Navajo Generating Station, and miles of dramatic shoreline of Lake Powell! There is a covered picnic bench and several large rocks near the edge of the Overlook, so you may want to get there early if you want to take advantage of these prime spots!

I was surprised by the lack of crowds here, but then again I was here a couple of hours before sunset so I can’t speak to crowds at a later time.  However, I super suggest visiting this place around sunset for the dramatic views and colors on the distant rock walls! This was a nice break from the overly crowded Antelope Canyons and Horseshoe Bend, and the best part about it was it was free!

Overall this was a quick stop with great views and an easy addition to any itinerary involving Page, AZ! I would definitely rate this stop as Insta-worthy!!

Don’t forget to leave me a comment and let me know what you think!! Have you been to Page?? What little-known gems did I miss!!

Until next time!