- The list below includes 21 free or cheap things to do in or near Big Water, Utah, including 23 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Beaches, Monuments and Visitor Centers.
- From Lone Rock Beach to Paria Canyon Wilderness Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Big Water and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Page, Kanab and Marble Canyon.
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Lone Rock Beach features a very unique stone structure encircled by water. Visitors are able to swim and boat in the water surrounding the small rock outcrop while camping is available in the immediate area.
13.1 Miles
Covering an 112,500-acre area, the Paria Canyon Wilderness Area is a popular and scenic location among tourists and local residents alike. Visitors spend time hiking, backpacking, or camping on the picturesque scenery surrounded by red rock formations and natural beauty.
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Trailhead Starts at End of Fish Hatchery Road, Big Water, UT 84741
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Located at the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, the Wahweap Hoodos are distinctive, possibly unique rock formations that resemble all manner of whimsical things, depending on viewers' interpretations. Some say they look like toadstools, ghosts, or monsters.
1.7 Miles
The theme of the Big Water Visitor Center is the geology and paleontology of the monument. A topographic relief model of the Big Water region is on display as are authentic dinosaur fossils and a large-scale mural of the Late Cretaceous period.
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The Skylight Arch is a scenic natural location that features a canyon rock formation resembling a skylight. The location is popular among those who like to hike the nearby trails or like photographing the local area.
12.5 Miles
Popular among local residents and tourists alike, the Antelope Lower Canyon is a scenic and picturesque canyon commonly visited by hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors have the opportunity to take guided tours and multitudes of pictures while visiting.
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Hwy 89A on W side of Navajo Bridge, Page, AZ 86040
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Carl Hayden Visitor Center at Glen Canyon Dam is atop the immense Glen Canyon Dam. The visitor center's panoramic shape allows people to see the dam from the eastern wing of the building and Lake Powell from the western wing.
14.9 Miles
The red and pink colorings of the Buckskin Gulch draws any visitors who enjoy a lovely experience. It is considered to be the longest slot canyon in the world with the narrows running uninterrupted for almost 15 miles.
15.0 Miles
The Glen Canyon Dam was constructed between 1956 and 1966, creating the second largest reservoir in America. It is now opened for welcoming tourists.
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The Lonely Dell Ranch Historic District gives visitors to Page, Arizona a glimpse into early life in the desert. Well preserved ranch houses and breathtaking scenery paint the landscape of this historic area.