Copper Canyon

Copper Canyon enters the upper San Juan arm from the south, in the arm's lightly visited upper section. Depending on lake level and silt, boats may not be able to reach it. The land on that side is Navajo Nation, so hiking requires a Navajo Nation backcountry permit.

Address

San Juan arm, Lake Powell, Utah

Good for

Natural AttractionsCanyon

Elevation

3,688 ft (1,124 m)

Updated

10/31/2026