Frequently Asked Questions about Antelope Point

A. Before the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam and the power plant, antelope roamed free in this area. Hunters would go to the highest point to search for the antelope, which was this hill side, Antelope Point, Jadi' Tsi' zi', translated from the Navajo language means fast runner; standing antelope.

The Navajo people also used this area for grazing their sheep and would take the sheep down to the river by a set of steps that were carved in the side of Navajo Canyon, known as the Miners Staircase, which can still be seen today.

A. Antelope Point Marina is located just seven miles East of Page, Arizona, on Navajo Nation land at Lake Powell within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. View a map of the location of Antelope Point here.

A. The project has been a long standing vision of the Navajo Tribe and is becoming a jewel development with the extended cooperative efforts of regional Navajo Communities and the National Park Service. The marina is on leased land that has been the homelands for the Diné (The People) for centuries. The resort is being built to blend majestically with the Navajo culture and with harmonious consideration of the people of the Navajo Nation.

A. The facilities are representative of key cultural factors that are important to the Navajos. The entrance to the marina and the turn-around provide ingress and egress toward the east to greet the rising sun which is considered the sustainer of life. The pride of workmanship generally distinquished in Navajo arts and craft can also be recognized in the workforce and workmanship of the staff and amenities at Antelope Point Marina. A cultural center is in the plans at the resort to display, demonstrate and share these indigenous philosophies, heritage and customs of the Navajo People.

A. Antelope Point currently offers luxury, upscale amenities and customer service to the highest of standards. As the resort continues to be built, the facilities and services will always envelop premiere standards for all guests and their needs and comforts in mind. A prime example is our Marina Village with a MarketPlace store, ,Grandma Betty's Ice Cream shop, a lounge, the largest floating restaurant 'Jádí Tooh' (Antelope Springs) and courtesy rental slips which all are located right on the water.

A. There are two launch ramps at Antelope Point. Both ramps are situated within the National Park Service in cooperation with the Navajo Nation fee area.

The public launch ramp provides free launch-at-your-own-risk site with public parking and is maintained by the National Park Service (928) 608-6200.

The private ramp, which is maintained by the concessioner of Antelope Point Holdings, LLC, is a valet service option, which costs thirty-five dollars ($35.00) round trip and your vehicle and trailer are parked in a secure area with 24 hour security. These services include additional amenities such as cart service, easy access to the restaurant, fuel dock, store and lounge. Valet services can be reached by calling (928) 645-5900 and selecting option three (3) or extension 5030.

A. Antelope Point Marina is located within the Federal Reservations of the Navajo Nation and the National Park Service. Lake Powell is a user fee area and a fee station is in operation at the entrance to Antelope Point Marina in cooperation with the governing entities.

The phone number at the Antelope Point entrance fee booth is (928) 645-9189.

You have the option of purchasing a weekly (seven-day) pass for fifteen dollars ($15.00), or an annual pass for thirty dollars ($30.00). The National Park Service also sells an annual National Interagency Park Pass for eighty dollars ($80.00). For more information contact the NPS at (928) 608-6200.

Currently an environmental threat is posed by the Quagga and Zebra Mussels. All watercrafts entering Lake Powell must be certified as having been inspected for these invasive species. Failure to comply include penalties of up to 6 months in jail and a $5,000 fine. For more information contact the NPS at (928) 608-6269.

There are fees for motorized water vessels to be utilized on Lake Powell as well; an annual sticker, which expires on December 31, 2008 costs thirty dollars ($30.00), or a weekly pass is fifteen dollars ($15.00). A second water vessel would be charged is sixteen dollars ($16.00), with a third vessel at eight dollars ($8.00). Kayaks would not be charged for the water vessel sticker.

A. Launching or mooring your boat with Antelope Point Marina will save you from traveling 12 miles one way, 24 miles round trip, through the straights, and make for a much safer trip, plus saving time and fuel.

In an average power boat, traveling through the straights would add an extra hour round trip, not to mention the cost of gas, you would use an extra 12- 15 gallons of gas, which would save you about $60.00 in the end. There is still plenty of water to get out there and enjoy, just start your trip with us to save time and money.

A. Antelope Point Marina is built in the deepest part of the channel and constructed to move up and down as the water level fluctuates. Even in severe low water circumstances, Antelope Point Marina will remain functional because the channel in which it sits is 400 feet deep.

A. Antelope Point will have 300-wet slips for lease and 30-acres of dry storage.

A. From Phoenix, AZ: Drive North on I-17 through Flagstaff, AZ. On the North side of Flagstaff, travel on Highway 89 North. Continue on 89 North to Highway 98 (approximately 1 mile South of Page, AZ). Turn right (east) on 98 and travel seven miles to the Antelope Point Marina turn-off.

From Utah: Travel to Highway 89 South, and take Highway 89 South through Kanab, Utah. Continue approximately 70 miles. Go across the Glen Canyon Bridge, and stay on 89 South approximately 5 miles to the intersection with 98 East. Turn left (east) onto 98 and proceed seven miles to the Antelope Point Marina turn-off.

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A. Take Coppermine Road south for 1.4 miles and turn left at State Route 98. Travel east toward the powerplant for 2.1 miles. Turn left at N22B and travel 4.5 miles. Antelope Point Marina is just ahead on your right.