Marble Canyon Ferry Crossing

When traversing the colorado river in search of rainbow trout it s easy to feel like you re the first person who s ever experienced the magnificence.

Marble canyon ferry crossing. A historical marker located in marble canyon in coconino county arizona. For hundreds of miles the site of lees ferry was one of only two places where one. Most importantly lee s ferry is the official beginning of the grand canyon. Canyons officially lees ferry marks the beginning of the grand canyon as the land slopes gently down to the west side of the river but after a short distance downstream there are cliffs at both sides which become steadily higher as the colorado flows south the initial section is known as marble canyon so named because of the very colorful rocks but apart from the us 89 road bridge there is.

In 1928 in what became the last ever crossing at lee s ferry the ferryboat sank and three people drowned. Lees ferry is located in northern arizona at the point where the paria river joins the colorado from the north. Today it is a fishing boating and whitewater rafting launch spot along the colorado river. It lies at the start of marble canyon and is considered the official beginning of grand canyon national park.

Fishing at lee s ferry comes with the added benefit of breathtaking views of natural scenery. It is 85 miles 125 km from the north rim of the grand canyon via hwy 89a and hwy 67. Lees ferry is a historical site on the colorado river in arizona about 7 8 miles from page arizona. Operating hours of the charles hall ferry which runs between halls crossing and bullfrog change throughout the year.

If you like the red rocks and other colors of the area it is a breathtaking drive on up to lees ferry crossing. Because of long deep canyons lees ferry was the best crossing point along 500 miles 800 km of the colorado river. Marble canyon lodge is the only nearby restaurant so take plenty of groceries with you. For more information on the ferry you can call udot in state at 511 or out of state at 1 866 511 utah or visit the udot website.

Located five miles from the historic marble canyon lodge and trading post lee s ferry started as an important crossing point of the colorado river during the 19 th century. Lying in an open valley directly downstream from glen canyon and shortly above marble canyon the uppermost section of the grand canyon it is the only place in more than 260 miles 420 km where the colorado is not hemmed in by sheer canyon walls. Getting to lees ferry. The lees ferry junction and park entrance is in marble canyon just west of navajo bridge interpretive center.

Once you cross the bridge across the colorado river at marble canyon it is a five mile drive to the campground. Visitors are often surprised to learn of the rich and turbulent history surrounding lee s ferry a significant story of adventure and danger. Lees ferry is 42 miles 61 km from page via hwy 89 south and hwy 89a west.