Location: Marble Canyon
Top Things to do in Marble Canyon
Top 5 Budget-friendly Things to do in Marble Canyon, Arizona (AZ)
Marble Canyon is a populated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. Marble Canyon is located on U.S. Route 89A at the Navajo Bridge, 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Page. Marble Canyon has a post office with ZIP code 86036. Marble Canyon is near Lee's Ferry, the former location of a ferry established by John D. Lee, a Mormon settler. It is often used by people entering the Colorado River for fishing and rafting trips.
Restaurants in Marble Canyon
1. Kayak the Colorado
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
We guide fishing, and run backhauls upriver to Glen Canyon Dam where our clients float back to the Lee's Ferry dock 16 miles or anywhere in between. We have a large selection of Sit on Top Kayaks, inflatable Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP), and fishing boats. All Kayak the Colorado Fishing Guides are licensed by the Coast Guard and do backhauls for traveling downstream in Glen Canyon Recreation Area. Interested in spending the day in Arizona's premier fishing ground in Glen Canyon Recreation Area, we can help!
2. Cathedral Wash Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By JBRetired - Apple Valley, United States
Ok made it to the big drop off people talk about and decided to turn back. We are 70+ so most of you can make it to. But try it most anyone can make it this far about 1/2 way and it’s worth it. Pictures don’t do it justice. You won’t be dissapointed and most will make it all the way.
3. Marble Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Section of the Colorado River that is Class III for whitewater rafting.
Reviewed By paulsY5534PS
Unlike Glen Canyon upstream, the Colorado River flows freely through Marble Canyon and its rapids on the way to Grand Canyon. As you drive up 89A past Bitter Springs, you see a the plains ending at a vast void to the west. The chasm grows closer and closer until suddenly you reach the rim and cross over on the Navajo bridge spans. I always thought Marble Canyon was more scenic and am old enough to remember when there was only one bridge span whcih was the only Colorado road crossing all the way to the Hoover Dam to the south or Hite, Utah a couple hundred miles to the northeast. In nearly 90 years since these two were erected, the only other way across by road added since is the Glen Canyon Dam bridge and it is a long way to "civilization" from Marble Canyon, which makes it more attractive to me. Most Grand Canyon raft trips start at Lees Ferry, just a few miles upstream from the bridge but reached by a scenic, circuitous drive which is worth the time even if you aren't going out on the river. Except for a very few back roads in the Navajo nation which you are not likely to ever experience, the only other glimpse you can get of this gorge is a distant one from Point Imperial on the North Rim of Grand Canyon national park.
4. Old Cliff Dwellers Lodge (Blanche Russell Rock House)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By donsE8034QA - Mesa, United States
My grown daughter and I went fishing with their guide, Natalie and had a Blast, So Beautiful and a great adventure! Food was really, really good, and it's such a small quaint place. Reeks of Atmosphere and Views. A time capsule from the 60's. Second time for this trip and now this will be a yearly trip her and I.
5. Vermillion Cliffs Scenic Highway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By 655sang - West Covina, United States
Stunning. No words to describe the beauty. Will design a trip to do this route again allotting for time to stop throughout. After passing through the Vermillion Cliff section and Navajo Bridge, you climb into lush beautiful mountainous countryside, going by Jacob Lake until you hit Kanab. Roads are excellent and safe, comfortable drive the whole way. Entered Zion National Park at East entrance, finishing another stunning drive through the 9-Eastside road marvelling at the beauty of Zion until we hit the Lodge. A must do. Even if you don't stop, incredible drive. Snow in the vast expansive snow covered plains while driving alongside the cliffs with a mist and low clouds in some areas, was like a painting out of a winter paradise post-card. A post-snow winter drive, hope I can see that again. AZ gas cheaper than Utah. Stations present although with some long stretches and more expensive. We started at Flagstaff, having exited from Grand Canyon East Rim area, hwy 64 to 89-A, on way to Zion National Park, entering from east entrance on SR-9.
