Marble Canyon
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.
A canyon & gorge, 7 mi southwest of Page
Summers are hot
July highs run 99–99°, and about 106 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Page is the nearest base
Page is 7 miles northeast, with 43 places to stay. 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 ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Page Municipal (PGA) has airline service, about 9 miles from Marble Canyon.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Page. Green months are the mild ones.
Marble Canyon
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.
Lee's Ferry is a common launching point for river runners starting their journey through Marble Canyon and then onward to the Grand Canyon. Marble Canyon is also known for the Navajo Bridge, where US Highway 89A crosses the Colorado River.
- Type
- Canyon & gorge
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.3K a year
Where to stay near Marble Canyon
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Page (43) and Big Water (4).
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Marble Canyon | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 43 25 hotels · 8 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 7,147 | $304K | D |
| Big Water | 15 mi north | 25 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 532 | $273K | — |
| Greenehaven 37% vacation homes | 9 mi north | 15 min | 1 1 campground | 325 | $235K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Marble Canyon
Other well-known places within 64 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw18 mi LakeLake Powell
28 mi DamGlen Canyon Dam
312 mi Canyon & gorgeAntelope Canyon
Big draw62 mi National ParkBryce Canyon National Park2.0M visitors a year
Big draw63 mi National ParkGrand Canyon National Park4.4M visitors a year
49 mi Park & preserveVermilion Cliffs National Monument
38 mi Park & preserveGrand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
511 mi National Recreation AreaGlen Canyon National Recreation Area3.7M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Lake Powell: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Glen Canyon Dam: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Antelope Canyon: Lucas Löffler, Public domain · Bryce Canyon National Park: Luca Galuzzi (Lucag), CC BY-SA 2.5 · Grand Canyon National Park: Marek Ślusarczyk (Tupungato) Photo portfolio, CC BY 3.0 · Vermilion Cliffs National Monument: Lobineau, CC BY 2.5 · Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: User:Moondigger, CC BY-SA 2.5
Visiting Marble Canyon
What town is Marble Canyon near?
Page, AZ, about 7 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Marble Canyon?
April, May and October, with highs of 72–82°.
What is the closest airport to Marble Canyon?
Page Municipal (PGA), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Harry Reid (LAS), about 205 miles.
Where should I stay near Marble Canyon?
Page (7 mi, 43 places to stay) and Big Water (15 mi, 4 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.