The Chains

Great Place to Swim

The Chains was an easy hike on the beautiful sandstone, and there are several easy ways down to swim in Lake Powell. The views of the lake and the dam are great, and the water is clean and clear for s...

Get to the Water at The Chains

If you want to get to the water, head down to the right from the parking lot. Curve to the left, then right, then make your way until you see the water. The footing won’t look great, but you’ll be abl...

Fun scramble along the lake shore

You take a short drive out to the parking area overlooking the Glen Canyon Dam. You can walk down to the Lake although some places along the short are now rather steep to access due to the low water l...

Chance to Get to the Water

There are so many incredible things to do in Page. The Chains is an area of Lake Powell where it abuts the Glen Canyon Dam. In fact there is literally a chain across the canyon to keep boats from ge...

Great experience and awesome swim!!

Just go!! We read other very helpful reviews and are so glad we took the dirt road right before the dam bridge down to The Chains. What an awesome experience. Especially on a 100 degree day in AZ!! St...