Hole in the Rock
Hole in the Rock is a narrow and steep crevice in the western rim of Glen Canyon, in southern Utah in the western United States. Head 19 mi southwest of Halls Crossing to reach it. A drive of 13 mi reaches Rainbow Bridge.
A landmark, 19 mi southwest of Halls Crossing
Summers are hot
July highs run 100–100°, and about 106 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Oljato-Monument Valley, 39 miles southeast. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May and Oct
April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 72–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
Here is how the weather at Hole in the Rock changes month by month.
Hole in the Rock
Hole in the Rock is a narrow and steep crevice in the western rim of Glen Canyon, in southern Utah in the western United States. Together with another canyon on the eastern side of the Colorado River, it provided a route through what would otherwise be a large area of impassable terrain.
- Type
- Landmark
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1975)
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.7K a year
Rooms near Hole in the Rock
Rooms are nearest in Page (43) and Halls Crossing (3).
Page
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
7,147 people
40 mi southwest of Hole in the Rock
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Hole in the Rock | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page | 40 mi southwest | 1 hr | 43 25 hotels · 8 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 7,147 | $304K | D |
| Halls Crossing | 19 mi northeast | 30 min | 3 3 hotels | — | — | — |
| Oljato-Monument Valley | 39 mi southeast | 1 hr | 8 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 676 | $44K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
Each of these is within 67 miles.
Big draw39 mi LakeLake Powell
38 mi Canyon & gorgeAntelope Canyon
39 mi DamGlen Canyon Dam
113 mi National MonumentRainbow Bridge National Monument11K visitors a year
67 mi National ParkCapitol Reef National Park1.4M visitors a year
44 mi Park & preserveGrand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
62 mi Park & preserveBears Ears National Monument
56 mi Park & preserveVermilion Cliffs National MonumentPhoto credits
Lake Powell: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Antelope Canyon: Lucas Löffler, Public domain · Glen Canyon Dam: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rainbow Bridge National Monument: Jason Hickey, CC BY 2.0 · Capitol Reef National Park: Bob Palin, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Bears Ears National Monument: U.S. Geological Surey, Public domain · Vermilion Cliffs National Monument: Lobineau, CC BY 2.5
A visit to Hole in the Rock: questions
What town is Hole in the Rock near?
Halls Crossing, UT, about 19 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Hole in the Rock?
April, May and October, with highs of 72–82°.
What is the closest airport to Hole in the Rock?
Page Municipal (PGA), about 38 miles away. The nearest big hub is Harry Reid (LAS), about 249 miles.
Where should I stay near Hole in the Rock?
Page (40 mi, 43 places to stay), Halls Crossing (19 mi, 3 places to stay) and Oljato-Monument Valley (39 mi, 8 places to stay).
From people who live in Halls Crossing
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.