Marble Canyon Co

Unlike glen canyon upstream the colorado river flows freely through marble canyon and its rapids on the way to grand canyon.

Marble canyon co.

As you drive up 89a past bitter springs you see a the plains ending at a. Wonderful views of the colorado river marble canyon and the vermilion cliffs from the deck of the old navajo bridge. Marble canyon outfitters at lee s ferry is operated by dale gauthier and shaun riding. Marble canyon is also well known for the navajo bridge where.

Located right in the heart of marble colorado we are a town run campground where proceeds go to fund and benefit our community. Dale has been serving as a full time fishing guide at lee s ferry for several years and shaun has years of experience fishing the colorado river and lake powell. Large blocks of the famous yule marble are spread throughout the park and even act as benches and tables. We have reviews of the best places to see in marble canyon.

The marble canyon dam also known as the redwall dam was a proposed dam on the colorado river in arizona the dam was intended to impound a relatively small reservoir in the central portion of marble canyon to develop hydroelectric power. Marble canyon is a tiny populated place in coconino county arizona on us route 89a about 12 miles southwest of page it is a short distance from lee s ferry once one of the few places where travelers could cross the colorado river and today a popular tourist spot. It was opened in 1929 and replaced in 1995. Marble canyon is the section of the colorado river canyon in northern arizona from lee s ferry to the confluence with the little colorado river which marks the beginning of the grand canyon.

Get directions maps and traffic for marble canyon az. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. The grounds also host the old catholic church foundation and is across the street from the historic millsite park. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in marble canyon arizona on tripadvisor.

The original open spandrel steel arch bridge is 834 feet long with the roadway 18 feet wide and 467 feet above the canyon floor. Visit top rated must see attractions. See 612 traveler reviews and photos of marble canyon tourist attractions. 1 800 726 1789 take a break from the hassles of modern life and return to simple traditional living.

Lee s ferry is a common launching point for river runners starting their journey through marble canyon and then onward to the grand canyon. Find what to do today this weekend or in october. Marble canyon lodge hwy 89a marble canyon arizona 86036 united states phone. Dale shaun took over marble canyon outfitters in january of 2019.