Kayak Horseshoe Bend is a kayak and paddleboard backhaul service (water taxi) and kayak rental company. We move small boats from the launch ramp at Lees Ferry (the beginning of the Grand Canyon) 15 miles up the Colorado River to just below the Glen Canyon Dam that creates Lake Powell. You can make a day of it paddling back to Lees Ferry or ask your captain to drop you off anywhere along the way for a paddle that fits your schedule … even just a couple hours. Most people elect to go to Petroglyph Beach which is at the top of Horseshoe Bend and this paddle usually takes 4 to 5 hours to complete.
The Magnificent Colorado River On YOUR Timetable
Daily Departures Begin At 6 AM to 8 AM (depending on season)
We’ll help you to plan your paddle trip down the Colorado River from Horseshoe Bend - from start to finish we’ll make it one of the best trips you ever experienced.
We provide a backhaul service for kayaks, paddleboards and small inflatable watercraft from the launch ramp at Lees Ferry (the beginning of the Grand Canyon) 15 miles up the Colorado River.
We provide lodging in our authentic, midcentury-built lodge and meals of an unexpected culinary delight at Lees Ferry with majestic views of northern Arizona.
Kayak Horseshoe Bend is a Lees Ferry Anglers Company, a fishing guide service with more than 40,000 days of operation on this river. We are fully permitted by the National Park Service.
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Molly Jones
The kayak trip was awesome! The views were spectacular. We were able to customize our kayak trip for the time allotted. Terry, out boat captain, was very friendly.
Cynthia Ruiz
The owner has many years of experience and knowledge of this river. He is very responsive in answering any questions that you may have. It was a pleasure to have met him and highly recommend using his company for your Colorado River experience!
Dylan Kennedy
Awesome service! Great guide who helped make decisions about where to camp and fish, boat was fast and comfortable, price was very reasonable. Can't wait to go back.
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Horseshoe Bend is a dramatic example of a geological combination of a canyon and a river bend. First, a traditional meander was formed as faster moving water eroded the wider[...]
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Fees and Features Kayak Horseshoe Bend offers a number of options to best meet you and your partners’ needs: Single Inflatable $35 Single Inflatable XL Kayak $45 Tandem Inflatable $55 Fishing Kayak $45 Paddleboard $35 All kayak and paddleboard or SUP rentals include paddles and personal floatation devices or PFDs … no extra charge for […]
There are five (5) campgrounds along the Glen Canyon run of the Colorado River between the Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry boat launch. (Camp sites are listed and described below). There is a maximum 14-day limit on camping at any campground. All campgrounds are first-come-first-served. All campsites should have three dispersed fire rings; if […]
Kayak Horseshoe Bent, the Colorado River, Lake Powell, and Glen Canyon Dam family vacation visits are often combined with National Parks that range from a 90 minute drive to nearly a day away. These include:
